Arcalis – Vallnord

Arcalis is home to 30km of surprisingly varied slopes, ranging from a top to bottom green to some of the Pyrenees’ finest freeride terrain.

weather Forecast today: Occasional rain

Max temp: 6.6 °c
Min temp: 1 °c
Last snowed: Sun 01 Mar

Last Updated: Thu 05 Mar

weather Forecast today: Occasional rain

Max temp: 6.6 °c
Min temp: 1 °c
Last snowed: Sun 01 Mar

Last Updated: Thu 05 Mar

25%Easy

18%Beginner

47%Intermediate

10%Advanced

For such a small area of slopes, Arcalis really packs a punch.

The long, cruisey greens and blues are well-suited for beginners, intermediates will enjoy the longer reds, whilst advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders have access to some fantastic freeride terrain – including the face used during the annual Freeride World Tour event.

Note that there is no accommodation on the hill, so you’ll need to stay down in the valley or visit from the linked Vallnord resorts of Pal/Arinsal (note, however, that a short duration Vallnord lift pass covering Arinsal, Pal and Arcalis doesn’t exist anymore. In order to obtain such a pass you will have to purchase a season pass or a ‘Ski the North’ pass which allows you four days in Pal-Arinsal and two days in Ordino-Arcalis).

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Pros and cons

Home to the Pyrenees’ best freeride terrain
Excellent snow record and home to snowsure slopes
Great value food, drink and accommodation down in the valley

No accommodation on the hill – stay in the valley or visit on a day trip
Small local area of pistes can be skied in under a day
Can become busy at weekends and during holidays

On the Slopes

There is a good beginner zone located as Les Planelles, just above the base and a great summit to base green run – the Megaverda – which covers 8.5km. La Font and Les Canales are two nice, tree-lined blue runs and there is a good selection of intermediate cruising off Les Portelles.

For advanced and expert skiers, the ski area is arguably the best in Andorra. It is no surprise that the Freeride World Tour drops by each winter. Three marked freeride zones are found on the piste map, but with a short hike or skitour, a vast array of options quickly opens up – and owing to the altitude and northerly orientation, snow conditions are usually very good.

Total Pistes: 30km (93km including Pal/Arinsal)
Green: 25%
Blue: 18%
Red: 47%
Black: 10%
Lifts: 15 (38 including Pal/Arinsal)
Altitude: 1940m – 2625m

Arcalis - Vallnord Resort

There is only a daylodge on the hill, meaning you’ll have to stay elsewhere.
Having a car really helps here, as the bus service linking the resort to the valley is unfortunately quite infrequent. We’d recommend basing yourself at the resort of Pal/Arinsal as not only is it covered on the same lift pass (if you purchase a season pass or a ‘Ski the North’ pass), but you can also take advantage of the 63km of linked slopes there.
Alternatively, accommodation is available in the town of Ordino, or also along the valley between the town and the ski area – but again if you do this having your own car would make a massive difference.

Getting to Arcalis – Vallnord

Toulouse airport to the north and Barcelona airport to the south are the nearest to Andorra, both of which lie around three hours away. Hiring a car is the best option.

Barcelona airport: 3 hours
Toulouse airport: 3 hours
Calais: approximately 13 hours driving (700 miles)

Season Dates

Opens: Saturday 30 November 2024
Closes: TBC

Top (2625m)

	Thu 5 Mar			Fri 6 Mar			Sat 7 Mar			Sun 8 Mar			Mon 9 Mar			Tue 10 Mar			Wed 11 Mar			Thu 12 Mar			Fri 13 Mar			Sat 14 Mar
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Weather	Snow	Snow	Snow	Light snow	Light snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Light snow shwr	Light snow	Light snow shwr	Light snow shwr	Light snow shwr	Rather cloudy	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Snow grains	Snow grains	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	1.9 cm	8.6 cm	4.1 cm	2.4 cm	5.3 cm	1.5 cm	1.4 cm	1.8 cm	1.6 cm	1.4 cm	1.7 cm	1.3 cm	0.6 cm	0.8 cm	0.5 cm	0.4 cm	0.4 cm	0.5 cm	1.3 cm	1.4 cm	1.5 cm	1.1 cm	1.2 cm	0.9 cm	0.5 cm	0.9 cm	1.6 cm	1.6 cm	2.2 cm	2 cm
Max temp	0.2°c	-0.4°c	-2.2°c	-1.9°c	-2.8°c	-3.4°c	-2.8°c	-2.8°c	-4.6°c	-3.1°c	-3.2°c	-4.4°c	-2.6°c	-2.4°c	-4°c	-1.8°c	-1.4°c	-3.4°c	-1°c	-0.6°c	-2.5°c	-0.9°c	-0.7°c	-2.7°c	0°c	0.3°c	-1.7°c	0.1°c	0.3°c	-1.8°c
Min temp	-2.6°c	-2.9°c	-2.5°c	-2.8°c	-3.7°c	-4°c	-4.3°c	-4.7°c	-5.1°c	-6.7°c	-4.5°c	-5.1°c	-7°c	-4°c	-4.6°c	-5.9°c	-3.4°c	-4.8°c	-5.2°c	-2.5°c	-4.1°c	-5.8°c	-2.7°c	-4.8°c	-5.3°c	-1.7°c	-2.7°c	-3.8°c	-1.8°c	-3.4°c
Feels like temp	-6.5°c	-4.6°c	-2.5°c	-5.3°c	-6.2°c	-3.4°c	-7.2°c	-6.3°c	-4.7°c	-6.7°c	-3.4°c	-4.5°c	-7°c	-2.6°c	-4°c	-5.9°c	-1.8°c	-3.4°c	-5.2°c	-1°c	-2.5°c	-5.8°c	-0.9°c	-2.7°c	-5.3°c	0°c	-1.7°c	-7.3°c	-2.7°c	-5°c

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Weather	Snow	Snow	Snow
Wind
Snow expected	1.9 cm	8.6 cm	4.1 cm
Max temp	0.2°c	-0.4°c	-2.2°c
Min temp	-2.6°c	-2.9°c	-2.5°c
Feels like temp	-6.5°c	-4.6°c	-2.5°c

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Weather	Light snow	Light snow	Light snow
Wind
Snow expected	2.4 cm	5.3 cm	1.5 cm
Max temp	-1.9°c	-2.8°c	-3.4°c
Min temp	-2.8°c	-3.7°c	-4°c
Feels like temp	-5.3°c	-6.2°c	-3.4°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Light snow
Wind
Snow expected	1.4 cm	1.8 cm	1.6 cm
Max temp	-2.8°c	-2.8°c	-4.6°c
Min temp	-4.3°c	-4.7°c	-5.1°c
Feels like temp	-7.2°c	-6.3°c	-4.7°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Light snow shwr	Light snow
Wind
Snow expected	1.4 cm	1.7 cm	1.3 cm
Max temp	-3.1°c	-3.2°c	-4.4°c
Min temp	-6.7°c	-4.5°c	-5.1°c
Feels like temp	-6.7°c	-3.4°c	-4.5°c

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Weather	Light snow shwr	Light snow shwr	Light snow shwr
Wind
Snow expected	0.6 cm	0.8 cm	0.5 cm
Max temp	-2.6°c	-2.4°c	-4°c
Min temp	-7°c	-4°c	-4.6°c
Feels like temp	-7°c	-2.6°c	-4°c

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Weather	Rather cloudy	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.4 cm	0.4 cm	0.5 cm
Max temp	-1.8°c	-1.4°c	-3.4°c
Min temp	-5.9°c	-3.4°c	-4.8°c
Feels like temp	-5.9°c	-1.8°c	-3.4°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	1.3 cm	1.4 cm	1.5 cm
Max temp	-1°c	-0.6°c	-2.5°c
Min temp	-5.2°c	-2.5°c	-4.1°c
Feels like temp	-5.2°c	-1°c	-2.5°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	1.1 cm	1.2 cm	0.9 cm
Max temp	-0.9°c	-0.7°c	-2.7°c
Min temp	-5.8°c	-2.7°c	-4.8°c
Feels like temp	-5.8°c	-0.9°c	-2.7°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Snow grains	Snow grains	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.5 cm	0.9 cm	1.6 cm
Max temp	0°c	0.3°c	-1.7°c
Min temp	-5.3°c	-1.7°c	-2.7°c
Feels like temp	-5.3°c	0°c	-1.7°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	1.6 cm	2.2 cm	2 cm
Max temp	0.1°c	0.3°c	-1.8°c
Min temp	-3.8°c	-1.8°c	-3.4°c
Feels like temp	-7.3°c	-2.7°c	-5°c

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Resort (1940m)

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	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Occasional rain	Light rain	Light rain	Light rain	Light rain	Light rain/snow	Light rain/snow	Rain/Snow shower	Snow grains	Snow grains	Light rain/snow	Snow grains	Broken clouds	Light rain shwr	Rain/Snow shower	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Rain/Snow shower	Light rain/snow	Occasional rain	Light rain/snow	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Light rain/snow	Light drizzle	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Light rain/snow	Occasional rain	Light rain/snow
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	6.6°c	5.9°c	3.5°c	3.4°c	3.8°c	2.4°c	4.9°c	5.3°c	2.1°c	4.9°c	5.2°c	2.1°c	5.2°c	5.6°c	2.5°c	5.9°c	6.4°c	3°c	6.6°c	7°c	3.5°c	6.9°c	7.4°c	3.8°c	8°c	8.2°c	4.5°c	7°c	7.6°c	3.9°c
Min temp	1°c	3.5°c	2.8°c	2.5°c	2.4°c	1.3°c	1.5°c	2.1°c	0.8°c	-0.5°c	2.1°c	0.6°c	-0.8°c	2.5°c	1.1°c	0.2°c	3°c	1.3°c	0.3°c	3.5°c	1.4°c	-0.1°c	3.8°c	0.8°c	0.6°c	4.5°c	3.1°c	2.3°c	3.9°c	1.9°c
Feels like temp	-1.9°c	4.3°c	1.5°c	2.5°c	0.8°c	0.2°c	1.4°c	2.4°c	-0.3°c	-3.4°c	2.7°c	1.9°c	-0.8°c	3°c	2.3°c	-2.6°c	3.8°c	0.9°c	-2.3°c	4.5°c	1.3°c	-2.8°c	4.8°c	1.4°c	-1.9°c	6°c	2.4°c	-0.1°c	5°c	1.3°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	6.6°c	5.9°c	3.5°c
Min temp	1°c	3.5°c	2.8°c
Feels like temp	-1.9°c	4.3°c	1.5°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	3.4°c	3.8°c	2.4°c
Min temp	2.5°c	2.4°c	1.3°c
Feels like temp	2.5°c	0.8°c	0.2°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	4.9°c	5.3°c	2.1°c
Min temp	1.5°c	2.1°c	0.8°c
Feels like temp	1.4°c	2.4°c	-0.3°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	4.9°c	5.2°c	2.1°c
Min temp	-0.5°c	2.1°c	0.6°c
Feels like temp	-3.4°c	2.7°c	1.9°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	5.2°c	5.6°c	2.5°c
Min temp	-0.8°c	2.5°c	1.1°c
Feels like temp	-0.8°c	3°c	2.3°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	5.9°c	6.4°c	3°c
Min temp	0.2°c	3°c	1.3°c
Feels like temp	-2.6°c	3.8°c	0.9°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	6.6°c	7°c	3.5°c
Min temp	0.3°c	3.5°c	1.4°c
Feels like temp	-2.3°c	4.5°c	1.3°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	6.9°c	7.4°c	3.8°c
Min temp	-0.1°c	3.8°c	0.8°c
Feels like temp	-2.8°c	4.8°c	1.4°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	8°c	8.2°c	4.5°c
Min temp	0.6°c	4.5°c	3.1°c
Feels like temp	-1.9°c	6°c	2.4°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	7°c	7.6°c	3.9°c
Min temp	2.3°c	3.9°c	1.9°c
Feels like temp	-0.1°c	5°c	1.3°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Last Snowfall	01/03/2026
Snowfall	Next 3 days	35.9 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	350 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	300 cm
Snow conditions	Snow quality	Hard packed
Lifts	Lifts open	14 out of 15
	Resort opening date	Fri 28 Nov 2025
	Resort closing date	Sun 12 Apr 2026

Snow Overview

Spain & Andorra

Updated 04/03

Mild and unstable conditions will bring rain to many areas in the Pyrenees towards the end of this week, turning to snow as temperatures drop to the right side of freezing at mid-mountain level.

Snow will fall over Thursday night and into Friday, providing a useful freshener to upper slopes. Flurries will continue to fall into the weekend as temperatures remain cool to cold; there’s a chance the sun my break through in places.

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