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: Rather cloudy

Max temp: 12.4 °c
Min temp: 5.8 °c

Last Updated: Sat 09 May

weather Forecast today: Rather cloudy

Max temp: 12.4 °c
Min temp: 5.8 °c

Last Updated: Sat 09 May

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)

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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	Mainly cloudy	Rain/Snow shower	Light rain/snow	Generally clear	Rain/Snow shower	Light snow shwr	Broken clouds	Rain/Snow shower	Rain/Snow shower	Rain/Snow shower	Light rain/snow	Light snow	Light snow shwr	Light snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Light snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Generally clear	Light rain/snow	Occasional snow	Light snow shwr	Occasional snow	Snow shower	Snow shower
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0.1 cm	1.2 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.7 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm	0 cm	0.8 cm	0.9 cm	0.1 cm	0.8 cm	0.8 cm	2.6 cm	2.8 cm	3 cm	2.9 cm	3.8 cm	4.3 cm	1 cm	2.2 cm	0.2 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm	0.6 cm	0 cm	0.9 cm	1.8 cm
Max temp	4.4°c	4.3°c	0.9°c	4.9°c	4.8°c	0.8°c	4.1°c	4.2°c	2°c	5°c	3.7°c	-0.1°c	3°c	2.6°c	-0.9°c	0.6°c	-0.8°c	-3.1°c	-2.4°c	-3.7°c	-5.5°c	-1°c	-0.8°c	-2.3°c	3.7°c	3.3°c	0.7°c	3.7°c	2.4°c	0.5°c
Min temp	1.4°c	0.9°c	0.5°c	0.6°c	0.8°c	-2°c	-0.8°c	2°c	-1°c	0.6°c	-0.1°c	-1.1°c	-0.6°c	-0.9°c	-2.2°c	-1.9°c	-3.1°c	-4.4°c	-4.2°c	-5.5°c	-6.3°c	-5°c	-2.3°c	-4.4°c	-2.1°c	0.7°c	-0.7°c	0.6°c	0.5°c	-0.9°c
Feels like temp	1.3°c	1.7°c	0.8°c	0.6°c	1.6°c	-2.6°c	-0.8°c	1.4°c	1.8°c	0.5°c	1.2°c	-2.7°c	-0.6°c	2.3°c	-0.9°c	-1.9°c	-4.2°c	-7°c	-3.9°c	-8.9°c	-10.1°c	-9.9°c	-4.9°c	-2.3°c	-2.1°c	3°c	0.6°c	0.5°c	2°c	0.5°c

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Weather	Mainly cloudy	Rain/Snow shower	Light rain/snow
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0.1 cm	1.2 cm
Max temp	4.4°c	4.3°c	0.9°c
Min temp	1.4°c	0.9°c	0.5°c
Feels like temp	1.3°c	1.7°c	0.8°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Rain/Snow shower	Light snow shwr
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.7 cm
Max temp	4.9°c	4.8°c	0.8°c
Min temp	0.6°c	0.8°c	-2°c
Feels like temp	0.6°c	1.6°c	-2.6°c

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Weather	Broken clouds	Rain/Snow shower	Rain/Snow shower
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	4.1°c	4.2°c	2°c
Min temp	-0.8°c	2°c	-1°c
Feels like temp	-0.8°c	1.4°c	1.8°c

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Weather	Rain/Snow shower	Light rain/snow	Light snow
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0.8 cm	0.9 cm
Max temp	5°c	3.7°c	-0.1°c
Min temp	0.6°c	-0.1°c	-1.1°c
Feels like temp	0.5°c	1.2°c	-2.7°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Light snow shwr	Light snow	Light snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.1 cm	0.8 cm	0.8 cm
Max temp	3°c	2.6°c	-0.9°c
Min temp	-0.6°c	-0.9°c	-2.2°c
Feels like temp	-0.6°c	2.3°c	-0.9°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Light snow
Wind
Snow expected	2.6 cm	2.8 cm	3 cm
Max temp	0.6°c	-0.8°c	-3.1°c
Min temp	-1.9°c	-3.1°c	-4.4°c
Feels like temp	-1.9°c	-4.2°c	-7°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Occasional snow	Light snow	Light snow
Wind
Snow expected	2.9 cm	3.8 cm	4.3 cm
Max temp	-2.4°c	-3.7°c	-5.5°c
Min temp	-4.2°c	-5.5°c	-6.3°c
Feels like temp	-3.9°c	-8.9°c	-10.1°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Generally clear
Wind
Snow expected	1 cm	2.2 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	-1°c	-0.8°c	-2.3°c
Min temp	-5°c	-2.3°c	-4.4°c
Feels like temp	-9.9°c	-4.9°c	-2.3°c

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Weather	Light rain/snow	Occasional snow	Light snow shwr
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0.2 cm	0.6 cm
Max temp	3.7°c	3.3°c	0.7°c
Min temp	-2.1°c	0.7°c	-0.7°c
Feels like temp	-2.1°c	3°c	0.6°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Snow shower	Snow shower
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0.9 cm	1.8 cm
Max temp	3.7°c	2.4°c	0.5°c
Min temp	0.6°c	0.5°c	-0.9°c
Feels like temp	0.5°c	2°c	0.5°c

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Resort (1940m)

	Sat 9 May			Sun 10 May			Mon 11 May			Tue 12 May			Wed 13 May			Thu 14 May			Fri 15 May			Sat 16 May			Sun 17 May			Mon 18 May
	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	Rather cloudy	Light rain shwr	Occasional rain	Mainly fair	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Light rain	Rain shower	Rain shower	Light rain	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Light rain	Light rain/snow	Rain/Snow shower	Light snow	Snow shower	Snow shower	Snow shower	Light rain/snow	Rain/Snow shower	Snow grains	Light drizzle	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Rain shower	Occasional rain
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	1.9 cm	0.4 cm	2.7 cm	5.6 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	12.3°c	12.4°c	8.4°c	12.3°c	12.6°c	8.2°c	9.8°c	9.7°c	6.7°c	9.4°c	8.9°c	5.3°c	7.2°c	7.5°c	4.4°c	4.9°c	4.5°c	2.1°c	2.4°c	1.8°c	0.2°c	4.7°c	5°c	3.5°c	9.2°c	9.1°c	6.8°c	8.7°c	8.3°c	6.8°c
Min temp	6.1°c	8.4°c	5.8°c	5.5°c	8.2°c	3.6°c	4.3°c	6.7°c	4.2°c	4.7°c	5.3°c	4.1°c	3.5°c	4.4°c	2.4°c	2.2°c	2.1°c	0.3°c	0.3°c	0.2°c	-1°c	-0.1°c	3.5°c	0.5°c	2.2°c	6.8°c	3.8°c	5.1°c	6.8°c	4.5°c
Feels like temp	4.4°c	11.7°c	8.1°c	5.3°c	11.1°c	7.8°c	4°c	8.4°c	6.5°c	4.4°c	7.6°c	5.1°c	3.3°c	5.2°c	2.5°c	2.1°c	1.9°c	-0.3°c	0.3°c	-1.8°c	-3.2°c	-3.1°c	2.3°c	3.2°c	2°c	8.6°c	6.5°c	4.8°c	7.8°c	6.5°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	12.3°c	12.4°c	8.4°c
Min temp	6.1°c	8.4°c	5.8°c
Feels like temp	4.4°c	11.7°c	8.1°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	12.3°c	12.6°c	8.2°c
Min temp	5.5°c	8.2°c	3.6°c
Feels like temp	5.3°c	11.1°c	7.8°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	9.8°c	9.7°c	6.7°c
Min temp	4.3°c	6.7°c	4.2°c
Feels like temp	4°c	8.4°c	6.5°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	9.4°c	8.9°c	5.3°c
Min temp	4.7°c	5.3°c	4.1°c
Feels like temp	4.4°c	7.6°c	5.1°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	7.2°c	7.5°c	4.4°c
Min temp	3.5°c	4.4°c	2.4°c
Feels like temp	3.3°c	5.2°c	2.5°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	1.9 cm
Max temp	4.9°c	4.5°c	2.1°c
Min temp	2.2°c	2.1°c	0.3°c
Feels like temp	2.1°c	1.9°c	-0.3°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	0.4 cm	2.7 cm	5.6 cm
Max temp	2.4°c	1.8°c	0.2°c
Min temp	0.3°c	0.2°c	-1°c
Feels like temp	0.3°c	-1.8°c	-3.2°c

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Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	4.7°c	5°c	3.5°c
Min temp	-0.1°c	3.5°c	0.5°c
Feels like temp	-3.1°c	2.3°c	3.2°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	9.2°c	9.1°c	6.8°c
Min temp	2.2°c	6.8°c	3.8°c
Feels like temp	2°c	8.6°c	6.5°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	8.7°c	8.3°c	6.8°c
Min temp	5.1°c	6.8°c	4.5°c
Feels like temp	4.8°c	7.8°c	6.5°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Next 3 days	2.6 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	No information
Depths	Lower piste depth	No information
Snow conditions	Snow quality	No information
Lifts	Lifts open	No information
	Resort opening date	Sat 28 Nov 2026
	Resort closing date	Sun 04 Apr 2027

Snow Overview

Spain & Andorra

Updated 07/04

Mild conditions will dominate across the Pyrenees to open this forecasting period, with double-digit temperatures expected at midmountain level in the midday sun. A few bits of precipitation will move in, falling as rain in most places.

Things will change through this week, as unsettled weather forces the freezing line to take a long walk off a short pier, plummeting to 1,000m before close of play on Saturday. Rain will then therefore turn to snow overnight into Sunday, bringing with it a useful 10cm for the region.

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