Country: Andorra
Airport: Airport code is: TLS
A brief overview
The lift-connected resorts of Arinsal and Pal, known as the Vall
Nord ski area, have received a great deal of investment recently, resulting in
great improvements to both their slopes and facilities. Both Arinsal and La
Massana offer swift gondola access to well-planned ski bases. The ski areas are
quite different but both ideal for learning and improving. Pal's network of
tree-lined runs contrasts to Arinsal's wide, open slopes, providing varied
terrain for beginners and improvers to explore. For more challenging runs and
great off-piste, we recommend the local's secret, nearby Arcalis - covered on
the same lift pass. At the end of the day, Arinsal's small, friendly village
centre offers a good choice of restaurants, a few shops and several lively bars
and discos while La Massana is larger in size yet has quieter apres ski. We
think this area should be given more credit - things have really changed and it
shows, making it an ideal best choice for beginners, improvers and
families.
The Mountain
|
| Skiing Altitude |
1550m-2560m |
| Resort Altitude |
1300m |
| Pistes |
63km |
| Number of runs |
42 |
| Green |
12% |
| Blue |
38% |
| Red |
38% |
| Black |
12% |
| Number of Lifts |
29 |
| Drags |
10 |
| Chairs |
12 |
| Gondolas |
2 |
| Cable Cars |
1 |
| Longest Run |
6km |
| Direction of Slopes |
N/E |
| Terrain Parks |
yes |
| Half Pipe |
yes |
| Night Skiing |
no |
| Mountain Restaurants |
11 |
| Snowmaking |
29% runs covered |
| Resort Ski Bus |
yes |
| Linked Resorts |
Arinsal & Pal (lift) Arcalis (bus) |
The Journey
|
| Departure Airports |
Gatwick, Manchester |
| Destination Airport |
Toulouse |
| Season |
23 December-23 March |
| Departure Day |
Sunday |
| Transfer time |
4hrs |
| Private taxi transfers available -
please call us for details |
