Massana, Andorra · cross-border (Andorra, Spain)
Pal-Arinsal ski resort
- Top 2,541 m
- 39 km of runs
- 31 lifts
Good for
- Beginners61% of mapped runs are easy
- Snow-sureLifts up to 2,541 m
Stays at a glance
- 1 stay dog-friendly
- 1 stay with parking
- 1 stay with Wi-Fi
From OpenSkiMap piste data, SnowTrex’s stay listings.
The short answer
Pal-Arinsal has about 39 km of mapped runs and 31 lifts, with skiing from about 1,554 m up to 2,541 m (8,337 ft), a vertical drop of 987 m. By mapped runs it is number 2 of the 4 Andorra ski areas in our list. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel (LEU), about 23 km away in a straight line.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Arinsal
Hotels, apartments and chalets in and around Arinsal, with prices for your dates.
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Skis + boots from €104.80 for 6 days, up to 25% off online · 3 Skiset shops
Pal-Arinsal ski holidays with lift pass
One hotel or apartment for Pal-Arinsal from SnowTrex, most with the lift pass included, from €339 per person; a week with the lift pass from €869.
- Lift pass included
Hotel★★★★
Hotel Starc
Funicamp lift 6.5 km · Centre 400 m
- Dogs allowed
- Parking
- Wi-Fi
from €869 per person7 nights · Self-catering · lift pass included
Check dates on SnowTrex
Prices per person from SnowTrex’s partner feed, checked 13 November 2026: the lowest price for that stay length in the 2026/27 season, with the lift pass where stated. That is usually a low-season week with every bed in the room or apartment taken; Christmas, New Year and February half-term weeks cost more, and SnowTrex shows the exact price once you choose dates and the number of people. Distances are from the property description. You book with SnowTrex on its site for your country: snowtrex.co.uk in English, or its German, Dutch, French, Polish or Czech site; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Pal-Arinsal 7-day mountain forecast
At about 2,048 m · updated 13 Nov, 04:41 UTC
- Fri 138°2°0.2 mm
- Sat 144°1°2 mm
- Sun 155°0°1.6 mm
- Mon 164°1°7.8 mm
- Tue 175°2°6.7 mm
- Wed 188°-1°0.1 mm
- Thu 195°2°12.2 mm
Forecast data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). "Likely snow" = precipitation with the temperature at or below 0.5 °C; resort snow reports and avalanche bulletins are the authority on conditions.
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Ski area facts
- Top elevation
- 2,541 m8,337 ft
- Vertical drop
- 987 m3,238 ft
- Mapped runs
- 39 km61 runs
- Lifts
- 31mostly chairlifts
Runs by difficulty
About 61% of the mapped run length is novice or easy, 31% intermediate and 8% advanced or harder. Difficulty follows OpenStreetMap’s international scale (in Europe, easy ≈ blue, intermediate ≈ red, advanced ≈ black).
| Difficulty | Runs | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Novice | 9 | 3.2 km |
| Easy | 28 | 20.8 km |
| Intermediate | 20 | 12.1 km |
| Advanced | 4 | 3 km |
Lifts
31 mapped lifts, most of them chairlifts.
| Lift type | Count |
|---|---|
| Chairlifts | 12 |
| Magic carpets | 9 |
| Drag lifts | 6 |
| Gondolas | 2 |
| Platter lifts | 1 |
| Cable cars | 1 |
Piste map
For the current official piste map, open the resort’s website. You can also explore every mapped run and lift on OpenSkiMap’s interactive map.
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled flights, by straight-line distance (road distance is longer).
| Airport | City | Straight-line distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel (LEU) | La Seu d'Urgell Pyrenees and Andorra | 23 km |
| Carcassonne Salvaza (CCF) | Carcassonne | 102 km |
| Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) (PGF) | Perpignan/Rivesaltes | 118 km |
| Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS) | Toulouse/Blagnac | 121 km |
Ski transfers to Pal-Arinsal
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Pal-Arinsal?
The highest mapped run starts at about 2,541 m (8,337 ft) and the lowest ends at about 1,554 m (5,098 ft), a vertical of 987 m (3,238 ft).
How many km of ski runs does Pal-Arinsal have?
OpenStreetMap maps about 39 km of downhill runs and 31 lifts. The resort’s own figure may differ because it measures runs differently.
What is the nearest airport to Pal-Arinsal?
Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel (LEU) is the closest airport with scheduled flights, about 23 km away in a straight line.
Where can I see the Pal-Arinsal piste map?
Use the resort’s official website for the current piste map, or view the mapped runs and lifts on OpenSkiMap.
Ski area data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), processed by OpenSkiMap; airports from OurAirports. Retrieved . Elevations are those of the highest and lowest mapped runs; run lengths are measured from the map and can differ from the resort’s published figures. Check the official website before you book.
Barcelona → Arinsal
Private transfer from €254