Women’s Ski World Cup in Soldeu, March 2027: a guide to seeing it live

The women’s Alpine Ski World Cup returns to Soldeu on 6 and 7 March 2027, with a giant slalom on Saturday and a slalom on Sunday on the Avet slope. The official programme sets the two runs of each day at 9:30 and 12:30. Public access conditions and transport arrangements have not been published so far, so this guide separates what is confirmed from what is worth checking before you travel.

What we know about the 2027 Soldeu World Cup

• Competition: FIS women’s Alpine Ski World Cup.
• Saturday 6 March: giant slalom. First run at 9:30 and second at 12:30.
• Sunday 7 March: slalom. First run at 9:30 and second at 12:30.
• Venue: Avet slope, Soldeu sector, Grandvalira.

FIS added Andorra to the calendar at its spring meeting in Portorož and, in July 2026, its technical staff inspected the Avet with the organising committee to approve the start points and race operations. Times may change according to the weather and the jury’s decisions, as is usual at these events, so check the programme a few days beforehand.

Why it is worth the trip: the Avet slope

According to Nevasport, this will be Andorra’s seventh World Cup event, after those of 2012, 2016, 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2026. Soldeu has become such a regular fixture that David Hidalgo, head of the organising committee, describes it as an almost permanent venue on the circuit. The Avet hosted the first race, in 2012, and was part of the 2019 and 2023 Finals.

Nevasport’s profile describes it as a black run with a vertical drop of about 416 metres, between 1,850 and 2,266 metres of altitude, an average gradient of 37% and two pronounced steep pitches separated by a gentler section. Its north-west orientation tends to leave the snow hard in the morning. The terrain is made for the technical disciplines, and much of the course can be seen from the village itself, an obvious advantage for spectators.

How to enjoy each race

In the giant slalom, skiers carve wider turns at greater speed: watch how they handle the change of rhythm between the steep pitches. The slalom, with its tighter gates, is a test of precision and reflexes, and it is often at its most thrilling when watched at close quarters. As both events have two runs, the excitement builds in the second, when the start order and combined times decide the standings.

Carles Visa, manager of the Andorran Ski Federation, named Carla Mijares, Iria Medina and Claudia García as skiers for local fans to follow. The final list of participants will be known closer to the event.

Tickets and public access

For now, the official site gives no details of tickets, spectator areas or hospitality services. For these matters, it refers visitors to a contact form. Until there is official information, it is best not to assume whether access will be free or paid, or whether there will be reserved areas.

Check the event website regularly and sign up to Grandvalira’s channels for updates. If you are travelling with a group, write to the organisers well in advance.

How to reach Soldeu on race day

The 2027 arrangements have not yet been published. A useful pointer is what the organisers did at the 2024 edition: they recommended public transport, advised those coming by car to leave it in El Tarter and laid on a free bus over the race weekend. There is no guarantee this will be repeated, but it does suggest that car access to Soldeu will be restricted.

The times published on that same page are for guidance:

• From Andorra la Vella: about 19 km on the CG-2, around 26 minutes.
• From Pas de la Casa: around 20 minutes.
• From the Envalira Tunnel exit, next to Grau Roig: around 15 minutes.

On a March weekend with racing, expect considerably more traffic. Leave early, especially if you want to see the first run, and check mobilitat.ad and our guide to road conditions in Andorra. If you are coming from abroad, see also the airports near Andorra and your transfer options.

Arriving on skis

All of Grandvalira’s sectors are connected, so in principle you can reach Soldeu on skis. It is an appealing idea if you are staying in another sector, although it depends on the state of the ski area that day and any restrictions the race imposes. Allow plenty of time and confirm which slopes and lifts are open in the morning. Do not assume that the Avet or its surroundings will be available for skiing during the event.

How to plan the weekend

Book early

The races fall in the middle of the season, on a weekend that will draw teams, press and fans. It is best to arrange accommodation and transfers as far ahead as possible, on flexible terms while not all the details are known.

Stay a few extra days

The second run starts at 12:30, which leaves much of the afternoon free. Ideally, arrive on the Thursday or Friday, ski before the races and leave on the Monday, once the departing traffic has eased. Grandvalira has 215 km and 140 slopes, so there is plenty of terrain away from the competition area. You can read more in our guide to ski slopes in Andorra.

Dress warmly for spectating

Watching a race calls for warmer clothing than skiing. Bring thermal layers, boots with good grip, gloves, sunglasses and sun protection. March in the Pyrenees can bring either intense sun or a storm, and you will spend hours on your feet on the snow.

A race weekend from Grau Roig

Grau Roig is about 15 minutes by car from Soldeu, and that distance has its appeal: the calm of a setting without a residential area after a lively day in Soldeu. Hotel Grau Roig, featured in the MICHELIN Guide, is located right in the resort, and you can ask its team about transfer options for the weekend. In the evening, you can look forward to an unhurried dinner at its restaurants, or a session at the spa to warm up after the day.

If you would like to build on your plans, read our guide to elite sporting events in Andorra. And to decide whether to combine the race with a few more days of skiing, see when to ski in Grandvalira.