Winter activities in Ordino

Ordino - Arcalís : The Pearl of Andorra

As for Ordino-Arcalís, it offers the best skiing conditions in Andorra: its northern orientation ensures the snow remains in excellent condition, it's the highest of the three resorts, and it boasts the wildest slopes, seamlessly integrated into the natural landscape. The resort hosts several international competitions, and the La Coma freeride area is world-renowned. It's also very close to the Sorteny Natural Park. After reading all this, is it any wonder that Ordino-Arcalís is known as the Pearl of Andorra? Discover it for yourself!

Finally, all the resorts in Ordino-Arcalís have a ski school, and you'll love their bars and restaurants located in various spots so you can easily reach them while skiing…

In short, every time you spend a day enjoying these sports in Ordino-Arcalís, you'll want more!

Pal: skiing for all

Pal is recommended to families, because of its slopes for beginners, but it also offers narrower slopes with a higher level of difficulty. It is the nearest Vallnord ski resort from Andorra la Vella. And it is connected with Arinsal ski resort, so you can make the most of just one ski pass… non stop skiing!

Arinsal: Ski & Après-Ski

Arinsal is located in the surroundings of Comapedrosa Natural Park, and it is unique for the beauty of its landscapes and for its sunny, long wide slopes. There are exclusive areas for beginners, for the practice of snowboard, and also for free-riding. Just below the ski resort, in the village of Arinsal, there is a wide variety of restaurants and leisure options… the best après-ski is waiting for you in Andorra!

Ordino-Arcalís by Grandvalira Resorts ski passes and ski equipment in Andorra

We want to offer you the best advantages to spend some fantastic skiing days in Andorra:

There are one day or several days ski passes, and season ski passes as well. If you would like to purchase ski passes to acces the Ordino-Arcalís by Grandvalira Resorts ski resorts, contact us or ask for them on your arrival to the hotel.

Apart from your ski passes, what else could you need? Ski boots, skis, sticks, helmets, snowboard tables… For any ski or other snow sports equipment, you will find the Esports Bringué shop a few metres from the hotel, where a wide range of equipment for sale and for rent will be at your disposal at the best price in Andorra.

Snowshoes in Andorra: a lovely winter sport!

You will love snowshoeing… because it is as easy as tightening the snowshoes bindings around your mountain boots and then go for a walk on the snow. A perfect way to discover the Andorra hiking trails during winter time!

Get yourself wrapped up and well informed! Showshoeing is the perfect winter sport to spend a relaxing day admiring the snow landscapes of Andorra, whether you are with that someone special, with your family or with your group of friends.

This sport is for everyone, there is no need to be in a good shape, neither lessons… And you can rent the snowshoes easily in the Esports Bringué ski equipment shop, next to the hotel. There are guides at your disposal as well, to discover the best snowshoeing trails in Andorra, and the chance to join a night excursion in La Coma area (Arcalis) with a well-earned cheese fondue-dinner.

Snowmobiles

Do you like both bikes and snow? Then, why not a snowmobile ride?

You will enjoy all the adventure of riding a snowmobile while approaching the nature in a different way, with the freedom to reach the most stunning snowy landscapes. It is perfect for a romantic journey with that someone special, or as an amusing and thrilling experience with your friends, or for those who simply want to re-discover the mountains.

Ask at the hotel reception for the main snowmobiles trails available in Andorra.

Dog sledding

In Andorra takes place, every year, one of the most thrilling stages of the Pirena International Mushing Competition. Would you like to discover the mushing experience?

Dog sledding trails and even lessons on how to be a good musher are available in Andorra!

Please ask for more information at the hotel reception.

Cross-country ski: the adventure starts surrounded by the peace of the woods.

The cross-country ski is a very complete body sport. It consists of sledding on the snow, climbing in a movement similar to walking, helped by hand sticks. It is a healthy adventure sport, suitable for everyone. The equipment is quite similar to the regular ski one, but the boots are not fixed by the heel to the ski, to be able to allow the ascent walking. All the equipment is available for rent. The cross-country ski practice will take you through snowy forests, or slope brims, enjoying the most breathtaking sceneries in Andorra.

For those who are beginners in the cross-country skiing, the Megaverda slope is a 8km long walk in the Ordino-Arcalis ski resort, and guided trails could also be arranged.

Try speed riding, adventure guaranteed!

The speed riding or speed flying is a very modern extreme sport, born in the ‘70s, which consists of flying with a small parachute above steep slopes. These two sports, combined, are even more thrilling, since skiing on all terrains and flying over obstacles becomes possible. In Ordino-Arcalis there is a speed riding school. Do you dare trying it?

Slide down skiing from the very top of the Andorran Pirinees: heliski!

Do you have a good level of ski? Do you want to reach the purest and the wildest snow? You will be able to ski free and off roads… if you go up by helicopter! heliski as an extreme sport appeared in the ‘60s, and consists of reaching by helicopter a place with impossible acces by land, and slide down skiing. You can practice it in the Ordino-Arcalis area, after passing an advanced skiing skills test. Adrenaline guaranteed!

Ready for a complete adventure? Diving in Andorra

Do you imagine yourselves diving at more than 2000 metres high? You will be able to experiencediving under ice, both under the daylight and under the moonlight… A good example of this is the diving experience to the Tristaina Lakes (Ordino-Arcalis, 2300 metres high) after going up to the lakes practicing cross-country skiing or by helicopter… are you ready for a new adventure in Andorra?

Services

How can I get discounts on my Ordino-Arcalís by Grandvalira Resorts ski passes?

• Book them in advance or when you arrive at the hotel.

What is the Ordino-Arcalís Freebus?

• It is a free bus that will pick you up at the hotel front door and will take you to any of the Ordino-Arcalís ski resorts: Pal, Arinsal and Ordino-Arcalis.

You will find the best snow in Andorra…

• In the Ordino-Arcalis ski resort, and we are the closest hotel to it.