Swiss Skier Suffers Critical Head Injuries in Andorra Resort Crash

A 31-year-old Swiss woman, resident in Spain, suffered critical head injuries after crashing into a power-reduction pole supporting safety netting on the red Serrat de la Posa piste at Soldeu ski resort on Wednesday afternoon.

The experienced skier, who wore a helmet, descended at high speed toward the Solana uphill section. Witnesses reported she opted against using the available rope tow and instead relied on momentum to crest the short rise. She lost control immediately after, failing to complete the required turn, and collided violently with the lateral protective netting, becoming entangled in it. The impact rendered her semi-conscious but not fully unresponsive, with no apparent external injuries despite severe internal damage, including a significant cranial fracture from the forceful head strike.

No other skiers were involved. Onlookers notified resort staff promptly after the crash around 1:45pm. Piste teams delivered initial first aid at the scene before moving her to Soldeu’s medical centre for intubation. Andorran emergency services (SUM) then transported her to Nostra Senyora de Meritxell hospital for scans, stabilisation, and preparation. Given the life-threatening injuries, she was airlifted by helicopter to Barcelona’s Hospital de Sant Pau—equipped for advanced neurological care—just before 6pm.

She had been vacationing in Andorra with her partner and his Madrid-based family. Sources familiar with the case described her condition as serious to very serious, with resort officials offering no additional updates.