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4.1 ⭐
⛷ Pyrenees

Ordino Arcalís

📍 Ordino, Andorra 🇦🇩
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
8
30%
Green
6
22%
Blue
11
41%
Red
2
7%
Black
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27
Number of runs
⛰️
30 km
Skiable runs
🏘️
1,940m
Village altitude
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2,625m
Summit
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16
Lifts
💶
49€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Affordable (4/10) · SnowFinder index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

Ordino Arcalís is a ski resort in the Pyrenees range, in Ordino, Andorra 🇦🇩. The ski area covers 30 km of runs between 1,940 m and 2,625 m, served by 16 lifts. Day lift pass €49 per adult.

* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.

About Ordino Arcalís

Ordino Arcalís sits at the bottom of the Ordino valley in northern Andorra, between 1940 and 2,625 m. Facing north, it receives heavy snowfalls and keeps good-quality snow all season. The 30 km ski area is split between the lower sector of the Hortell and the upper sector of La Coma. Its off-piste slopes have made it a freeride reference: it hosts a stage of the Freeride World Tour.

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  • North-facing, quality snow
  • Stage of the Freeride World Tour
  • Wild setting, far from the crowds
Atmosphere & character
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Nature
Wild setting, authenticity, away from the big crowds
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Technical
Recommended levels
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Beginner
Wide green and blue runs, accessible ski schools
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Intermediate
A good choice of varied blue and red runs
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Advanced
Demanding red runs and plenty of black runs
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Expert
Technical terrain, off-piste and steep slopes
Who is it for?
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Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Riders & experts
Technical terrain and off-piste
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
Best time to ski
December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability

✍️ Our take on Ordino Arcalís

A resort on a human scale, Ordino Arcalís focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than impressive numbers. Its 30 km of runs suit a stay of 3 to 4 days particularly well, especially for families or skiers who don't need to constantly change their playground. Technical terrain is king at Ordino Arcalís: with 2 black runs and 11 red runs on offer, confirmed skiers will find plenty to challenge them. Off-piste and freeride are practised here in often excellent conditions, thanks to the altitude and the exposure of the slopes. With a summit at 2,625 m and a village at 1,940 m, snow reliability at Ordino Arcalís is generally good from January to the end of March. A few exceptionally mild winters can create difficulties early in the season, but the situation recovers quickly once substantial snowfalls arrive. The day lift pass at €49 places Ordino Arcalís in the mid-range category on price — neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and facilities justifies this price for most skiers. In short: Ordino Arcalís does not rival the giants of skiing, and does not pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.

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❄️ Weather at Ordino Arcalís
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
Currently
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cm
Avg. this month
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Annual avg.
200
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📍 Village (1,940 m) vs Summit (2,625 m)
🏘 In the village
Snow guaranteed from November — high-altitude village.
⛰ At the summit
Good-quality snow from December to April.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
Jan → Mar ✓
Overall reliability
Excellent ●●●
Base altitude
1,940 m ✓
Peak-season snow depth
200 cm avg.

Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.

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