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    Andorra, Europe · Nord Pass

    Arinsal Pal

    Pal Arinsal: 63km of slopes across two linked sectors, 1,475–2,572m. Family-friendly skiing 10km from Andorra la Vella.

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    Andorra snow report
    Week of 8 Nov

    Quiet start, then a windy storm on 18 and 19 Nov

    Season 2026 - 2027
    Opens
    5 Dec 2026
    Closes
    4 Apr 2027
    Days open
    120
    Annual snow
    1.6m
    Snow record
    18cm
    2026-27 so far
    11% of a typical winter159cm
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    The Overview
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    Michael Fulton
    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

    Pal Arinsal combines two distinct ski sectors — Pal and Arinsal — into a 63-kilometre domain positioned in the La Massana parish on the western side of Andorra, with all skiable terrain running between 1,475m at the base and 2,572m at the summit. The two sectors each carry their own character: Pal offers wider, tree-lined intermediate terrain with scenic wooded runs accessed directly from La Massana by gondola, while the Arinsal sector opens onto a more elongated alpine bowl beneath Pic Alt de la Capa and Pic Negre, with the Marrades descent — Andorra's greatest altitude drop at over 1,000m from top to bottom — running all the way down to the village. The combined 44 runs break down to 16% beginner, 39% intermediate, 36% advanced, and 9% expert terrain, making Pal Arinsal one of the most accessible and family-oriented resorts in the Pyrenees.

    Beyond the pistes, the resort has built a compelling off-snow offering including snowshoe trails, snowmobile tours, a freestyle snowpark with beginner, intermediate, and expert lines, and a winter bike park regarded as one of the most technically demanding in southern Europe. The resort's Nord Pass also provides access to the separate Ordino Arcalís domain, Andorra's most committed freeride destination, giving multi-day visitors a natural extension to their skiing. For families in particular, the resort's Children's Garden learning area, après-kids programming, and dedicated snow garden for 4 to 8-year-olds make Pal Arinsal a sound choice for first-time ski holidays.

    1097m
    Vertical
    44
    Runs
    63 km
    Piste
    1.6m
    Annual snow
    Nord Pass
    Pass
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    The Terrain

    44 runs across 63 km of piste

    Arinsal Pal is a two-sided ski area in western Andorra, linking the Pal and Arinsal sectors with 63 kilometres of piste over 44 runs, from 1,475 metres to 2,572 metres. The 1,097-metre vertical delivers real length, and the grading is balanced but with a serious edge: 39% intermediate, 36% advanced, 16% beginner and 9% expert. A cable car at Coll de la Botella connects the two valleys, so the day can start on either side and finish on the other. It is a smaller, calmer area than the big Andorran names, with queues usually short.

    Arinsal is the steeper face, where the slopes under Pic Alt de la Capa and Pic Negre throw up moguls and black pitches, and the long Marrades descent runs nearly the full vertical back to the village. Pal is friendlier, with wide tree-lined pistes that suit intermediates and children. Les Fonts, reached from either side, mixes blues, reds and blacks. Off-piste skiing exists on the upper bowls, but it is best done with a guide. This resort suits families, confident intermediates and skiers wanting variety in a compact area.

    Terrain split
    44
    runs
    44 runs across 4 grades
    Beginner7 runs · 16%
    Intermediate17 runs · 39%
    Advanced16 runs · 36%
    Expert4 runs · 9%
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    Time it right

    When to visit Arinsal Pal

    Pal Arinsal operates from early December through to early April, with the 2025/26 season running from 3 December 2025 to 5 April 2026. The resort sits above 1,475m at its lowest point, with the core service area around Comallempla at 1,950m, giving the upper terrain genuine snow reliability through a typical Pyrenean winter. Average annual snowfall sits at 3.78m, and the current season has already recorded a base of 230cm at the mountain mid-station with 43cm falling in the past seven days — solid figures that reflect the principality's consistent snowfall pattern driven by Atlantic moisture systems moving across the Pyrenees from the west.

    January and February are reliably the coldest months with the best natural snow conditions, though March historically produces the deepest snowpack across the upper bowl terrain. The snowmaking system covering 25 kilometres of piste provides critical early-season coverage, ensuring the resort can open on schedule regardless of natural conditions. The tree-lined runs in the Pal sector offer an additional advantage in variable conditions, holding snow better than exposed open faces and remaining skiable through warmer periods when higher, wind-exposed terrain deteriorates more quickly.

    Season 2026 - 2027
    5 Dec 2026
    Opens
    4 Apr 2027
    Closes
    120
    Days open
    1.6 m
    Annual snow
    The record

    Historical snowfall at Arinsal Pal

    Daily snow reports at Arinsal Pal go back to 2017, 10 winters on the books. Open the record to compare winters, lifts and piste.

    70 cm
    Snowiest day
    10 Dec 2021
    18 cm
    This winter · 2026-27
    so far
    159 cm
    Typical winter
    average of complete seasons
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    Winter totals
    cm
    Past wintersThis winter
    Getting there

    Getting to Arinsal Pal, and where to stay

    Pal Arinsal sits in the La Massana parish in the northwest of Andorra, with the Arinsal village access point approximately 10 kilometres from the capital, Andorra la Vella, via the CG-5 road. The Pal sector gondola departs from the centre of La Massana — Andorra's second-largest town — just 6 kilometres from the capital, making Pal Arinsal the most conveniently located of Andorra's three ski resorts for visitors based in or around Andorra la Vella. Free ski bus services connect both sectors with La Massana throughout the season, and free parking is available at each base area, reducing the logistical friction common at resorts without direct valley access.

    The two primary international gateways are Barcelona El Prat Airport in Spain, approximately three hours south via the Túnel del Cadí, and Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in France, roughly two to three hours north. Perpignan, Carcassonne, Girona, and Lleida-Alguaire airports provide further options for travellers from across Europe, with private transfers and scheduled coach services operating into La Massana from each. The nearby capital, Andorra la Vella, provides a full range of accommodation, the Caldea thermal spa complex — one of Europe's largest — and duty-free retail along Avinguda Meritxell, making the area function as a genuine destination beyond the ski season.

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    Updated 14 Nov 2026
    2572m
    summit
    +1cm
    new snow · last 24 hours
    Clear-2°C / 2°C · W 17km/h
    Snowfall
    24 hours
    1cm
    48 hours
    1cm
    7 days
    8cm
    Base depth
    0cm
    Season total
    18cm
    Typical winter 159cm
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    Total lifts31

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    5 Dec 2026 - 4 Apr 2027

    Hour by Hour

    Next 48 hours· Updated Nov 15, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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    7-Day Outlook

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    Temp2° / -2°°C
    Snow0.0cm(28%)
    Wind17 km/h W

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    Understanding the Arinsal Pal snow report

    Get the latest Arinsal Pal snow report — real-time snowfall, snow depth, and mountain weather for this Andorra resort, spanning 1475m to 2572m in elevation.

    Snow measurements

    Our snow reports measure snowfall in centimeters over multiple time windows — last 24 hours, last 7 days, and the season total. Base depth reflects accumulation at the 1475m base area, while summit depth captures conditions 1097m higher at 2572m, where snow typically stays colder and lingers longer. Imperial conversions are shown alongside for convenience.

    Weather conditions

    Current weather conditions affect snow quality. Cold temperatures with low wind typically preserve snow quality, while warm temperatures or rain can impact conditions negatively — something worth watching closely at Arinsal Pal's 1475m base elevation, where temperatures run milder than the summit.

    Data sources

    Snowfall and depth figures for Arinsal Pal come from official mountain sources; weather and outlook data comes from independent forecasting services. The mountain is served by 31 lifts, including an aerial tram and 6 quad chairlifts.

    When to check

    The biggest swings usually happen right after a storm. Check Arinsal Pal's report in the morning for the freshest numbers, and again in the afternoon as conditions evolve.

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