Ordino Arcalís resort guide

How big is Ordino Arcalís?

Ordino Arcalís has 30 pistes served by 8 lifts — the fewest pistes of the 3 resorts we track in Andorra.

How high is Ordino Arcalís?

The lifts run from 1940m at the base to 2640m at the top, a vertical of 700m. Of the 3 resorts we track in Andorra, that is the highest, with the 3rd biggest vertical.

A base above 1,800m is high by Alpine standards, so the runs back to the village hold their snow better than at lower resorts.

Is Ordino Arcalís good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Ordino Arcalís split 30% beginner, 50% intermediate and 20% advanced, against an average of 23% beginner and 27% advanced across the resorts we track in Andorra.

On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.

When is the ski season at Ordino Arcalís?

Over the last ten winters Ordino Arcalís has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 14 December to 14 April, about 123 days.

March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 67cm, 76cm of new snow and 4.4 bluebird days.

What is the nearest airport to Ordino Arcalís?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel (LEU), Spain, 29km away in a straight line. Carcassonne Salvaza (CCF), France is 95km, Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) (PGF), France is 112km, Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS), France is 117km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Ordino Arcalís?

A 6-day adult Pal Arinsal / Ordino Arcalís costs €265 for 2025/26, or €44 a day. For value it ranks 3rd of the 3 resorts we price in Andorra.