Grandvalira Golf Soldeu offers a unique and unforgettable golfing experience from its rather remarkable elevation of 2,250 meters. Considered as the best golf course in Europe, this amazing location skillfully combines challenging play with the peaceful elegance of its surroundings. Designed by renowned British architect Jeremy Pern, praised as one of the best in the world by the Peugeot Golf Guide, the course is a shining example of a great fusion of creativity and a close relationship with the surroundings.
Starting with an elevation via the Soldeu 8-seater cable car, the trip to Golf Soldeu introduces the grandeur awaiting at the top of Pla d’Espiolets. Comprising nine holes with a par of 33 and an overall length of 2,590 meters, the course covers sixteen hectares. Every hole is painstakingly created to blend with the surroundings, offering a range of challenges suitable for golfers of all levels of ability. Golf Soldeu’s environmental integration and layout show a very good method of sustainable course building.
The technical complexities of the course accentuate its appeal. Together with four par 4 holes and four par 3 holes, the course features an amazing par 5 hole spanning 500 meters. The third hole is one of the most important ones since the gradient of the terrain presents a difficulty that requires accuracy and careful planning in gameplay. With its amazing length and broad views, the eighth hole—a par five—offers a difficult challenge. With a challenging par 3 at the ninth hole, the game ends satisfactorily.
In addition, participants will find driving range and practice facilities including putting greens, which are ideal for sharpening their skills before starting the main course. The facilities that are offered ensure that both novice and experienced golfers will fully value their experience at Golf Soldeu. The course’s golf school offers professional instruction carefully tailored to meet personal needs for people seeking enlightenment.
Featuring amazing views and a fine dining restaurant, the clubhouse at Golf Soldeu provides a haven for leisure and sophistication. With a menu honoring the core of fresh, market-driven cuisine, the gastronomic experience presented here is painstakingly crafted to satisfy the most sophisticated tastes. While more delicate choices like artisanal ice creams and Espinaler vermouth offer an amazing accompaniment for lazy afternoons on the terrace, seasonal specials and prime cuts of meat are painstakingly created on the Josper grill. Reachable via the Soldeu gondola with a Basic Pass, Jean Leon’s Wine & Meat Bar adds another level of sophistication by offering a carefully selected collection of great wines and deftly created cuisine.
Golf Soldeu invites guests to participate in a wide range of events outside of the course of play. Visitors may interact with the charming marmots, so enhancing their experience with a wonderful feature of wildlife interaction, or they have the chance to explore the fascinating field of beekeeping and learn about the vital roles bees play to our ecosystem. The unique offers reflect the course’s commitment to provide all those who climb to its higher altitudes a complete and unforgettable experience.
The inherent natural hazards of the course, which challenge players and add another level of complexity to the game, such as carefully placed bunkers and dual water hazards, improve its design and features. Overcoming these obstacles calls both knowledge and careful preparation to ensure that every round at Golf Soldeu is not only interesting but also rewarding.
Golf Soldeu’s prestigious reputation as a top summer spot is well earned. Accessible in the warmer months, it provides a haven where the calm embrace of the mountains welcomes you where the energizing air and amazing views produce a unique golfing experience. Grandvalira Golf Soldeu provides an experience that connects well beyond the last stroke for those who are fervent golf players seeking new challenges as well as for guests ready to enjoy the breathtaking beauty and appeal of Andorra’s higher terrain.