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!
Ski trip to Vallnord
School Ski Trip to Vallnord
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
Approx 3 hours
from Barcelona or Toulouse
1010M
Vertical drops
No
Glacier
31
Lifts
46%
Snow making coverage
Yes
Snow park
Vallnord piste map
Download piste mapAccommodation
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
Thermal Spa
Ice Skating - Andorra
Pizza Night Arinsal
Bowling
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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).
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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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