Arcalís-Ordino (Vallnord)

The ski resort Arcalís – Ordino (Vallnord) is located in Andorra. For skiing and snowboarding, there are 30 km of slopes available. 13 lifts transport the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 1,940 and 2,625 m.

In the most remote corner of Andorra, the Arcalís ski resort is located in the municipality of Ordino. The ski resort belongs to the Vallnord ski alliance along with Pal-Arinsal, however Arcalís is not connected to Pal-Arinsal. The Arcalís ski resort is the smallest in Andorra, but offers a lot of variety. Advanced skiers will find plenty of freeriding areas, beginners are provided with many easy, long slopes and enjoyment skiers will enjoy the red slopes.

Source: skiresort.info

 

Has the climate crisis and the higher temperatures affected snow conditions in Arcalís-Ordino (Vallnord)?
Look at the statistics and graph of historical snow depths for the ski resort.
For the last 5 years, week 10 has been the most insecure with 209 cm snow depth on average in Arcalís-Ordino (Vallnord).
The measurement is made as an average of the snow depth at the highest and lowest point of the mountain.

The most remote area of slopes in Andorra, tucked away at the head of a long valley. It makes a worthwhile day trip, particularly from Arinsal and Pal. The variety of the terrain at Arcalis is greater than in most of the main resorts, the slopes are usually deserted except at weekends (when locals pour in), and the snow is usually the best you will find. It provides excellent intermediate and beginner terrain, but of all Andorra’s resorts it has the most to offer experts, including lots of off-piste between the marked runs. There is no accommodation at the mountain, just a day lodge and a lot of car parking, but buildings are now springing up along the Vall d’Ordino leading up to it. Buses are not frequent.

• Convenient slope-side lodging
• Some quite challenging slopes
• Excellent children’s nursery slopes

• Not much of a village
• Weekend queues
• Exposed upper mountain

Source: Ski Club of Great Britain

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