Arinsal is an attractive, compact ski resort with an excellent selection of accommodation, perfect for families and groups of friends. Arinsal offers some of the best value skiing in Europe, free lift passes for children and a safe, hospitable atmosphere. The long sunny days and plenty of well-prepared confidence building runs make it an ideal destination for beginners and intermediates. In addition, the ski and board school has a very good reputation, geared towards British needs. The Arinsal ski area is linked by high speed cable car to the lovely tree-lined runs of neighbouring Pal, plus it also includes the excellent ski area of Arcalis, known as the best ski area in Andorra, superb for more adventurous skiers. Arinsal ski resort also boasts a lively atmosphere with a great selection of small bars and restaurants, perfect for a relaxing skiing holiday.
Activities
Torchlight descents, Tobogganing, Snowmobiling, Dog sledding, Bowling, Tandem -paragliding, Snowshoeing. Health spa at Hotel Princesa Parc in Arinsal. Visit to the famous Caldea Water Spa with 'Roman Baths', 9 kms away.
Eating out
Many traditional restaurants with a wide range of specialities with Spanish and French influences. Also lots of standard places selling great pizzas, steaks or Mexican.
Other amenities
Andorra is a duty-free haven and its capital - Andorra la Vella (only half an hour away by coach) offers great deals on low-priced electrical goods, perfume, spirits and ski equipment. There are also Helicopter rides available from Arinsal for the more adventurous!
- Transfer time: Toulouse 3 hrs 30mins, Llieda 2hrs 45mins, Barcelona 3hrs
- Currency: Euro
Suitability
- Beginners: 5
- Intermediates: 4
- Advanced: 2
- Snowboarding: 4
Resort statistics
- Resort height: 1450m
- Ski range: 1450-2560m
- Total kilometres of piste: 93km
- Number of runs: Blue 37 Red 26 Black 6
- Number of lifts: 19 Drag Lifts, 16 Chair lifts, 2 Gondolas, 1 Cable Car
