Ski trip to Vallnord

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Vallnord is probably the Andorran ski resort most familiar to British skiers and snowboarders. On your school ski trip to Vallnord, one ski pass will give you access to the two ski areas of Arinsal and Pal. Arinsal and Pal are linked by cable car, making it very easy to travel between the two resorts. As Arinsal is very popular with British skiers and snowboarders, the local ski school is staffed by a large number of friendly instructors with impeccable English – great news for British school ski groups!

School Ski Trip to Vallnord

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Skiing in Vallnord

Arinsal and Pal are ideal for beginners, as they both boast excellent nursery slopes set relatively high up the mountain. They enjoy good snow conditions for the entire season. And there are plenty of good blue and green runs for learners to progress on to. That being said, intermediate skiers and snowboarders will also find plenty to do in Vallnord. With 63km of marked runs, there's plenty of room for progression on the slopes, so all of your students will be able to improve at their own pace. The ski area is set in a huge snowy bowl, with loads of wide, confidence-boosting runs, all of which lead back to the main station, providing easy access to both the ski school meeting point and the restaurant where students eat their lunch overlooking the pistes.

Resort Facts

Beginner

49%

Intermediate

38%

Advanced

13%

Total Piste

63KM

Top Piste Altitude

2560M

Longest run

6KM

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Approx 3 hours

from Barcelona or Toulouse

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1010M

Vertical drops

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No

Glacier

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31

Lifts

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46%

Snow making coverage

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Yes

Snow park

Piste Map

Vallnord piste map

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Accommodation

Hotel Arinsal

The Hotel Arinsal is located right in the centre of Arinsal, just a short walk from the gondola. The hotel offers ski storage, heating and free WiFi throughout. All guestrooms benefit from an en-suite bathroom and TV. A buffet-style breakfast is served every morning.

Hotel Comapedrosa

Just a short walk from the gondola, the Hotel Comapedrosa offers great value for your ski trip. The hotel offers a reading and TV room, a restaurant which serves up a buffet-style continental breakfast each morning, and free WiFi throughout. Guestrooms all benefit from private bathroom facilities, heating and a flatscreen satellite TV.

Hotel Patagonia

The Hotel Patagonia is perfectly located for your school ski trip to Vallnord, as it's located at the foot of the Arinsal sector, right by the new 6-seater chairlift. It's also just a few minutes from Andorra La Vella and its fabulous shopping opportunities! You'll start the day right with a buffet-style continental breakfast. The comfortable guestrooms sleep 1-4 people and benefit from private bathroom facilities.

Aprés-Ski

Swimming pool

Enjoy some leisure time in the swimming centre in Ordino after a long day of skiing.

Thermal Spa

Caldea is Europe's largest thermal mountain spa.

Ice Skating - Andorra

The Palau de Gel is located in the heart of Canillo, at the bottom of ski station Grandvalira.

Pizza Night Arinsal

Get stuck into some delicious pizza after a long day out on the slopes.

Bowling

If you're looking for a fun après-ski activity to enjoy with your group, bowling is the perfect choice after a long day of skiing.

Supporting you
every step of the way

Creating your perfect school ski trip

Your quote will be put together by one of our experienced Tour Advisors, who know our resorts inside out. They’ll work with you to create a trip that suits your group’s needs and budget.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and get students signed up. Our Trip Launch Pack is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your ski lessons, gear hire and après-ski activities are all sorted and they’ll take on most of the other admin tasks (so you can look forward to the trip as much as the kids).

Support while you’re away

While you’re away, you’ll be looked after by a Halsbury rep based in your resort. Plus, our HQ staff will be on available by phone, 24 hours a day. You’ll get a final info pack before you go with all the info you need, plus access to all your trip documents on the Vamoos app.

After
your trip

When you return, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, so we can continue our service. This is also the perfect time to start planning your next trip, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and make it easier for you). 

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Excellent venue for beginners and intermediate level. Food was the best we have ever had, especially on the mountain, where a hot meal with lots of variety was served. Slopes were wide and snow conditions were excellent, topped off with a beautiful week of sunshine.

Wednesfield High School

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Save £15pp On Your Next School Ski Trip

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Great news – we’ve extended our early booking offer, so you can still save your students £15pp on your 2026 ski trip! All you need to do is book by 28th February! 

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Terms and conditions:

  • This offer is valid for trips due to travel between 1st December 2025 and 30th April 2026.  
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