Located high in the Pyrenees on the western side of the principality, the lively resort of Arinsal is very popular with families and younger groups of skiers who enjoy the 'après' as much as the 'ski'!
A single lift pass is available for the area, called the Vallnord-Pal Arinsal pass which covers 63km of piste across Pal and Arinsal.
With a high point of 2,560 metres, 63km of terrain and over 30 lifts, families enjoy Arinsal’s smaller scale while younger groups love its lively nightlife. The forest runs in Pal are sure to be a favourite among families, guaranteed to intrigue the youngest of skiers.
Situated in the west of the Andorran Pyrenees close to the Spanish border, Arinsal’s beginner slopes are perfect for young children learning to ski while intermediate skiers and boarders will enjoy its wide open slopes and the pretty, tree-lined runs at Pal.
On the mountain, food offerings have become more sophisticated with restaurants like Pain Cocotte and Pla de la Cot in Pal, bringing a more modern style to the slopes. Pla de la Cot is perfect for cocktails, tapas and lounging around.
Back in the resort, you can choose from a range of cuisines including Catalan, Mexican, Italian and Argentine. Some bars are family friendly and offer nightly entertainment.
For a relatively small area, Vallnord offers an amazing range of activities, including baby clubs, airboarding, boardercross, a freestyle area for teenagers, ski biking, speedriding (a combination of paragliding and skiing), sledging, a children’s snow park and avalanche training for off-piste skiers and boarders.
Catalan is the official language here, but English French and Spanish are widely spoken. So, as the Catalan say, 'bones vacances!'
Children & Childcare in Resort
Kindergarten.
The kindergarten is in a building located at the bottom of the beginner's slopes, 100 meters from the upper gondola station and is just like any other kindergarten with kind and qualified staff. They accept children, aged 1 to 4 years, however they do not feed the children so you will have to organise yourself for lunch. Opening hours are 08:30 to 17:00 Children must be able to walk (or at least more or less) in order to be admitted.
Approximate Prices:
- 2 Hours: €23.00
- 1 Day: €39.00
- 5 Days: €140.00
Snow Park
The snow park is a closed off area, also located at the bottom of the beginner's slopes. The children, aged 4 to 8 years, play in the snow and learn how to ski with qualified instructors. If you are putting your children in the snow park, they will need ski equipment and lunch will need to be organised separately.
Approximate Prices:
- 3 Hours: €35.00
- 1 Day: €55.00
- 5 Days: €150.00
Please Note: You do not have to reserve the kindergarten and snowpark in advance. You can go to the ski school upon arrival and arrange everything right there and then. As tour operator groups only arrive on Sunday afternoon and start skiing on Monday, you will have first choice.
Important Note: Please note if you choose to book the services outlined above, your contract for them will not be with us and the services will not form part of any package of services we may supply. Your contract for these services will be with the supplier of the services identified above as appropriate. The booking conditions of that supplier will apply to that contract. We accept no liability in respect of these services or for the acts or omissions of any supplier(s) or other person(s) or party(ies) connected with them.
Your Resort Managers
Jon Kelly
Welcome to Andorra! I'm Johnny and I'm originally from Dublin, Ireland, which you'll probably tell from my accent. I recently visited Andorra during the summer and just had to come back to see it in the winter. I look forward to welcoming you and making sure that your trip is one to remember. I love the snow and being on the slopes and I am positive you will too! Meeting new people is a highlight of my job but the views, food and craic make it that much better. I'll be here to answer all of your questions and make sure that you have an amazing trip. See you soon!
Lynsey Mackay
My name is Lynsey and I have huge passion for both winter and summer sports, having worked for Topflight for over 10 years in Austria, France, Andorra and Italy. As an avid skier and snowboarder, you'll find me making the most of slopes during the winter months in Andorra and in the summer I swap my skis for sandals to enjoy all that Lake Garda has to offer. I couldn’t possibly choose which season I prefer, I’ve skied since I was 5 years old and I can never get enough but there’s also something really magical about the spending the summer on Lake Garda.
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Suitable for all abilities. Up to date gear for those looking for that extra edge.
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Suitable for all abilities. Up to date gear for those looking for that extra edge. Includes Boots.
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Suitable for skiers at home on all types of slopes and snow. In this category we offer comfortable high-performance skis that guarantee stability and grip even at full speed. Includes Sticks.
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Suitable for all abilities. The most affordable way to get on the slopes. Includes Boots.
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Suitable for all abilities. The most affordable way to get on the slopes. Includes Sticks and Boots.
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Suitable for all abilities. The most affordable way to get on the slopes.
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Strongly recommended for all abilities.
Prices From €88
Suitable for all abilities. The most affordable way to get on the slopes. Includes Sticks.
Prices From €256
Valid for Arinsal & Pal Ski Areas
Prices From €411
Improver Snowboarder Bundle is bookable for those discovering the thrills of snowboarding on green, blue and red slopes. Includes 6 Days Arinsal & Pal Lift Pass, 6 Days Economy Board & Boot Hire & 5 Days Board School (generally runs from 10:00-13:00 or 14:00-17:00 Mon to Fri).
Please note: Child and Youth Bundle includes Free Helmet. Child and Youth is classed until 16.99 yrs.Prices From €388
Improver Skier Bundle is bookable for those discovering the thrills of skiing on green, blue and red slopes. Includes 6 Days Arinsal & Pal Lift Pass, 6 Days Economy Ski & Boot Hire & 5 Days Ski School (generally runs from 10:00-13:00 or 14:00-17:00 Mon to Fri).
Please note: Child and Youth Bundle includes Free Helmet. Child and Youth is classed until 16.99 yrs.Prices From €388
First Time Skier Bundle available for complete beginners. Includes 6 Days Arinsal & Pal Lift Pass, 6 Days Economy Ski & Boot Hire & 5 Days Ski School (generally runs from 10:00-13:00 or 14:00-17:00 Mon to Fri).
Please note: Child and Youth Bundle includes Free Helmet. Child and Youth is classed until 16.99 yrs.Prices From €411
First Time Snowboarder Bundle available for complete beginners. Includes 6 Days Arinsal & Pal Lift Pass, 6 Days Economy Snowboard & Boot Hire & 5 Days Snowboard School (generally runs from 10:00-13:00 or 14:00-17:00 Mon to Fri).
Please note: Child and Youth Bundle includes Free Helmet. Child and Youth is classed until 16.99 yrs.Prices From €121
Suitable for skiers at home on all types of slopes and snow. In this category we offer comfortable high-performance skis that guarantee stability and grip even at full speed. Includes Sticks and Boots.
Prices From €88
Perfect for those discovering the thrills of skiing for the first time or primarily on green and blue slopes. In this category, we offer skis that are manageable and reliable, even on hard snow that help you make progress while having fun. Includes Sticks.
Prices From €102
Suitable for all abilities. The most affordable way to get on the slopes. Includes Sticks and Boots.
Prices From €148
Includes sticks.Suitable for those confident with blue & red slopes up to black. Includes Sticks.
Prices From €164
Suitable for those confident with blue & red slopes up to black. Includes Boots and Sticks.
Prices From €165
Suitable for first timers that have no ski experience and never been on skis before. Generally runs from 10:00-13:00 or 14:00-17:00 from Mon to Fri.
Please note: Ski lessons cover skiing only.Prices From €196
Suitable for first timers that have no board experience and never been on board before. Generally runs from 10:00-13:00 or 14:00-17:00 from Mon to Fri.
Prices From €165
Suitable for those discovering the thrills of skiing primarily on green and flat blue slopes. Generally runs from 10:00-13:00 or 14:00-17:00 from Mon to Fri.
Please note: Ski lessons cover skiing only.Prices From €196
Suitable for those discovering the thrills of snowboarding primarily on green and blue slopes. Generally runs from 10:00-13:00 or 14:00-17:00 from Mon to Fri.
Prices From €165
Suitable for those discovering the thrills of skiing primarily on blue and more difficult red slopes. Generally runs from 10:00-13:00 or 14:00-17:00 from Mon to Fri.
Please note: Ski lessons cover skiing only.Prices From €196
Suitable for those discovering the thrills of snowboarding primarily on blue and red slopes. Generally runs from 10:00-13:00 or 14:00-17:00 from Mon to Fri.
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access_time Dublin 07:15 → Barcelona 10:50Returningtoday Sun 23rd Mar 2025
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access_time 3 Hours 40 MinutesHotel Princesa Excellence
Arinsal & Pal, Andorra
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flightOutboundtoday Sun 12th Jan 2025
access_time Dublin 07:15 → Barcelona 10:50Returningtoday Sun 19th Jan 2025
access_time Barcelona 11:30 → Dublin 13:20TransfersTransfer from Barcelona
access_time 3 Hours 40 MinutesHotel Patagonia
Arinsal & Pal, Andorra
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438 Reviews Price Includes
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- flightOutboundtoday Sun 19th Jan 2025
access_time Dublin 07:15 → Barcelona 10:50Returningtoday Sun 26th Jan 2025
access_time Barcelona 11:30 → Dublin 13:20TransfersTransfer from Barcelona
access_time 3 Hours 40 MinutesHotel Princesa Parc
Arinsal & Pal, Andorra
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2048 Reviews Price Includes
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- flightOutboundtoday Sun 12th Jan 2025
access_time Dublin 07:15 → Barcelona 10:50Returningtoday Sun 19th Jan 2025
access_time Barcelona 11:30 → Dublin 13:20TransfersTransfer from Barcelona
access_time 3 Hours 40 MinutesHotel Sant Gothard
Arinsal & Pal, Andorra
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668 Reviews Price Includes
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- flightOutboundtoday Sun 09th Mar 2025
access_time Dublin 07:15 → Barcelona 10:50Returningtoday Sun 16th Mar 2025
access_time Barcelona 11:30 → Dublin 13:20TransfersTransfer from Barcelona
access_time 3 Hours 40 MinutesUshuaia Mountain Hotel
Arinsal & Pal, Andorra
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100 Reviews Price Includes
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- flightOutboundtoday Sun 12th Jan 2025
access_time Dublin 07:15 → Barcelona 10:50Returningtoday Sun 19th Jan 2025
access_time Barcelona 11:30 → Dublin 13:20TransfersTransfer from Barcelona
access_time 3 Hours 40 MinutesHotel Montané
Arinsal & Pal, Andorra
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435 Reviews Price Includes
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