How big is Vallnord?
Vallnord has 93 pistes served by 30 lifts — 2nd for pistes of the 3 resorts we track in Andorra.
Vallnord resort guide
La Massana, Andorra
Extensive terrain with excellent snow conditions
Vallnord at a glance
93
Pistes
30
Lifts
2,560m
Top
1,550m
Base
1,010m
Vertical
LEU
Nearest airport, 25 km
25% beginner50% intermediate25% advanced
Vallnord offers excellent skiing across multiple valleys with modern lifts and reliable snow conditions.
Your questions about Vallnord, answered
How high is Vallnord?
The lifts run from 1550m at the base to 2560m at the top, a vertical of 1010m. Of the 3 resorts we track in Andorra, that is the 3rd highest, with the biggest vertical.
Is Vallnord good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Vallnord split 25% beginner, 50% intermediate and 25% advanced, against an average of 23% beginner and 27% advanced across the resorts we track in Andorra.
On those numbers it suits intermediates.
When is the ski season at Vallnord?
Over the last ten winters Vallnord has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 22 December to 11 April, about 112 days.
February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 70cm, 43cm of new snow and 2.4 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Vallnord?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel (LEU), Spain, 25km away in a straight line. Carcassonne Salvaza (CCF), France is 98km, Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) (PGF), France is 113km, Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS), France is 121km. 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 Vallnord?
A 6-day adult Pal Arinsal / Ordino Arcalís costs €265 for 2025/26, or €44 a day. For value it ranks 2nd of the 3 resorts we price in Andorra.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Vallnord
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Pirineus - la Seu d'UrgelLEU25 km
- Carcassonne SalvazaCCF98 km
- Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère)PGF113 km
- Toulouse-BlagnacTLS121 km · major airport
Travel time to Vallnord
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel (LEU)Quickest
- Flight
- 1h 55m · 1,025 km
- Transfer by road
- 30m · 34 km
- Total
- ≈ 2h 25m
- Fly to Carcassonne Salvaza (CCF)
- Flight
- 1h 50m · 941 km
- Transfer by road
- 2h · 132 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 50m
- Fly to Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) (PGF)
- Flight
- 1h 55m · 1,003 km
- Transfer by road
- 2h 20m · 153 km
- Total
- ≈ 4h 15m
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Vallnord lift pass 2025/26
€2656-day adult Pal Arinsal / Ordino Arcalís · ≈£228
€44 per day · 2.1 km of piste per € · #2 of 3 for value in Andorra
69value scoreGood value
Vallnord piste map
We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Vallnord. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Vallnord has 93 pistes and 30 lifts, running from 1,550m to 2,560m.
Why go to Vallnord
- Stunning Pyrenean scenery
- Excellent for all skill levels
- Great for families
- Beautiful mountain views
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Good value for money
Things to know
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
- Limited challenging terrain
Skiing and snowboarding Vallnord by ability
Beginners
Vallnord is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Vallnord offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Vallnord, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Vallnord
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: vallnord.com
More on Vallnord
- Vallnord snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Vallnord snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Vallnord lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in AndorraLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Andorra
Ski resorts near Vallnord
- Ordino Arcalís4 km
- Grandvalira6 km
- La Molina, Spain41 km
- Masella, Spain43 km
- Baqueira Beret, Spain51 km
- Cerler, Spain82 km
Distances are straight-line, not by road.