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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Hi
We have used a local Andorran company (http://www.1activeholidays.com/) for the ski packages which work out a lot cheaper than booking all the things separately. About 250€ for a beginners package including lift pass, equipment hire and 5 days tuition.
Don´t know about transfers from Barcelona as we live in Spain so drive up there. What about hiring a car and driving? Takes about 2.5 - 3 hours on good roads
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Why don't you like hire a car? 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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As snowbunny says, there is a bus which is run by Novatel - they run shuttles several times a day from Barcelona, and the only days they don't run are Dec 25th and Jan 1st.
If you drive from Barcelona it would be more like 3.5 hours to Pas, but make sure you get snow tyres or snow chains, or preferably both.
As far as I know you're only supposed to be able to buy an 'improver' or 'learn to' package as part of a holiday from a tour operator.
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hello again,
thanks for the speedy responses 
NICATHY-thank you for that website address-it's perfect! exactly what I needed. I think I will be able to book my accommodation, transfers and ski passes with them. thanks so much for that.
i don't really fancy hiring a car, too much hassle. plus, i don't like the sound of snow chains and all that jazz-i'm from ireland...no snow chains experience here!!! So it's going to be a coach/bus I think. Just hope the times work out OK.
I have a few other questions that you guys might be able to help me with... they're based on the information I've read from various websites, but predominantly 1activeholiday.com:
I am travelling with my partner who is a complete beginner and I would be looking to purchase an 'improver pack' for myself but I notice on the website that the beginner's lessons take place at 10am in the morning and all other levels at 2pm. This would present a problem in that my partner and I would not see each other all day! Is there a way around this, or do I have to look into private tuition (which looks to be quite costly)?
Lastly, with the beginner's pack that my partner would be using, it specifies that he would only be entitled to a beginner's ski pass that obviously has restricted access to the mountain. Whereas, I would have the full Grandvalira pass. This also presents a problem, in that, towards the end of the week we would like to go skiing together independently and explore Grandvalira. Is there any way around this?
Apologies for the 101 questions but as this is our first ski trip together I want to ensure there are no problems.
Thank you in advance for your advice 
P.S. Although this is our first ski trip together, I have been once before but I went as part of a group (all beginners) and everything was organised for me!
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At the beginning of last season the lesson times were split with beginners in the morning and others in the afternoon. This changed part way through the season and finished with all skiers going 10:00-13:00, and snowboarders still split. There won't be a decision on next season until much closer to the the start of winter (scheduled opening November 27th). There is only one school so if they do split the lessons again then the only way around it is to take private lessons.
As for the type of lift pass, yes the beginners package only includes a beginners lift pass. Your tour operator (whichever one you choose) should be able to organise for an upgrade to a whole area pass for the beginner package.
Just ask if you have any other questions!
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thanks snowsteve!
grrr...that's kind of annoying that i have to wait until November to find out about lesson times. I don't want to leave it that late incase I can't get anything booked. guess i'll just have to book it and hope that the lessons run at the same time, otherwise my other half won't want to go skiing again if he doesn't get to see me all week.
btw...anyone else used that website 1activeholiday.com? I've emailed them and tried to ring them on the number provided, but nothing??? 
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You'll have no problem booking lessons in November.
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Miffy, when we used the andorra travel service in Feb this year they were v. helpful. We dealt with a lady called Carla van Heel. She was pregnant at the time tho so may have left now. I have these numbers for them and used this email address:
Tel: 00376-852220
Mob: 00376-358906
reservations@andorratravelservice.com
Hope you manage to get through to them
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Hi, if its not too late to add something... we did a transfer from Barca (3yrs ago) with GiroTransfer, very helpful when doing the booking, good price and excellent reliable service -
Darryl Edwards
Girotransfer
Email: girotransfer@yahoo.com
UK tel: 0844 598 3020
Spain tel: +34 687763165
Hope this helps
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