Andorra

Vallnord Ordino - Arcalis

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About the resort

As the most remote resort in Andorra, it's easy to assume Arcalis is not worth a day-trip. But that would be a shame, as the variety of the terrain is better than most of the other resorts, even if the extent is not up to much. The slopes are made up of two valleys which join with a central ridge, creating a horseshoe shape. To the left of the ridge is the main valley, the Cercle d'Arcalis, which is bowl-shaped and is well populated on its left flank with trees. It also contains most of the lifts, which fan out from the base lodge. The ridge provides a couple of steep, sheltered, north-facing pistes back into the right of the bowl, and access to the south-facing runs off the side. These are long blues and reds which run down the second valley, the Cercle de la Coma, which is tree-free. These runs return to the base station around the end of the ridge. Snow reliability is good. Artificial snow covers the base area and some pistes leading into it. The height of the area, which starts a good 400m higher than Arinsal, also adds to the length of the season. Of all the resorts in Andorra, Arcalis has the most to offer experts. The black run that leads from the ridge back down towards the base is steep, and often mogulled, while the red run it connects to starts from the top of the main chair, going through a spectacular gulley before widening out. There is also plenty of space between runs for off-piste forays, especially in the Cercle de la Coma. Arcalis is well-known for heli-skiing; the mountains facing the area are favored by the guides. Intermediates are well catered for, with smooth, long blues and reds being the main feature of Arcalis's slopes. These head through the trees in the Cercle d'Arcalis, and a couple of variations of wide, open runs on blues and reds down through the Cercle de la Coma. The beginners' slopes are conveniently located near the base lodge, with a couple of drag-lifts leading to some longer blue runs. Liftlines are not a problem; midweek you can explore the resort and see hardly anyone. At the weekend the area is much busier, especially in good weather, but the approach road/car park has lifts at a number of different places, and with recent investment in high-speed chairs there shouldn't be a long wait at the bottom.

General information Min. altitude: 1940m Max. altitude: 2625m Airport connections Nearest Airport: Barcelona (190km) Bus from airport True Shuttle from airport True Closest railway station: La tour de carol : L’hopsotalet pres de l’Andorre (60km) Direct bus from railway station True Direct shuttle from railway station True --- winter --- Ski slopes Number of ski runs: 13 All (km): 28,5 Longest slope (km): km Night skiing False Opening date: 6.12.2008 Closing date 19.4.2009 Maximum vertical drop (m): 685 Artificial snow (%): 50 Green (km): Green: 6 Blue (km): 5,2 Blue: 7 Red (km): 7,8 Red: 11 Black (km): 13 Black: 2 Lift facilities Drag lift True Chair lift True Cable car Gondola Connected resorts Connection available with other ski resorts with one ski-pass True Connected resorts The VALLNORD SKI PASS allows you to skiat the ski resort of VALLNORD PAL - ARINSAL. Max. length (km) reachable with one ski-pass: 89 Snowboard, free style park Half pipe Fun park True Corner Wave rides Snowboard cross Jumps Slides Boxen Snowboard park description In Vallnord Arcalis the snowborders and freeriders can enjoy 3 free-ride area, a freestyle area and a Snow park. Cross country skiing Classic cross country runs (km) Skate cross country runs (km) Additional activities Snow tubing Curling Tobogganing Paragliding Sleigh trips Heli skiing True Dog sled Ice skating Winter hiking Public infrastructure Indoor pool True Indoor tennis Sauna True Hot spring Fitness centre True Casino Massage centre Camping True Children Child slope True Child lift True Children's park True Childcare True Child carpet lift True Gastronomy Restaurants 4 Bars / Pubs 3 Discotheques Ski huts Rentals Rent-a-ski, boots, ski poles True Rent-a-snowboard True Rent-a-touring ski Rent-a-telemark ski Rent-a-sport outfit Ski depot Rent-a-car		--- summer --- Sporting activities Tennis Beach volley Inline skating Kayak Paintball Animal observation spots Adrenalin park Hunting Squash Basketball Cycle paths True Canoe Gliding Panorama flights True Archery False Diving Badminton Football Surfing Hiking True Fishing 808098'08080'8908 [field:sport_winter_skiing] Nordic walking True Volleyball Skateboard Sailing Horse riding Mini golf Cave exploring Running paths True Golf True Golf holes 9 Mountain bike Signposted MTB routes Downhill route Free ride route Bike park Climbing Fixed rope route True Climbing park Climbing centre Climbing tours Adventure Rafting Paragliding Bungee jumping True Canyoning True Hydrospeed Adrenalin park Course, school, guidance, animation Tennis Climbing Kayak Public animation Badminton Mountaineering Horse riding Squash Surfing Paragliding Golf Sailing Nordic walking Nature experience Zoo Petting zoo Stables Nature trail National park Rentals Bicycle / Mountain bike Surfing / Sailing Kayak Canoe Walking boots Mountain sports equipment Nordic walking poles Boats Fishing equipment Scooter, motorcycle Public infrastructure Supermarket True Camping True Chemist Cinema Railway station Bowling Internet café True Billiards True Public wellness Solarium Thermal spa Bathing river Fitness centre Outdoor pool Bathing lake Massage centre Indoor pool Beauty farm Sauna centre
Additional information Snow shoes, Snowmobiles, Helicopter transfert to Arinsal, Heli skiing, Helicopter sightseeing, Indoor pool, In Ordino Village: Sport Centre, Sauna, Fitness, Camping, Restaurants - 4 at the ski area, Bars/Pubs - 3 at the ski area. Specials Bike Park Camps 08, 4th to 17th August and 18th to 31st August. Tips Child slope, Child lift, Children’s park, Childcare, Child carpet lift. Rent-a-ski, boots, ski pools; Rent-a-snowboard. More information Skipass rates: Low season : 6-day skipass: Adult - 138 € High season: 6-day skipass: Adult - 162 € The children have free ski pass up to 5 years

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