Ordino-Arcalís

Andorra's TdF finish

Cycling climb

Height: 2,240 m

A long, steady climb through the Ordino valley. Andorra has hosted several finishes in both the Tour and La Vuelta.

Tour de FranceTom Dumoulin won here in 2016.

Alpine skiing

Height: 1,940–2,625 m
Pistes: 30.5 km
Runs: 86112
Lifts: 16
Season: late November–April (2025/26 opened on 27 November, first in Andorra)
Lift pass: Dynamic prices; Skiresort.info gives approx. €49 adult/day in high season (indicative). Seniors aged 65–69 €29.50, children under 5 free. Up to 15% cheaper online.
Level: all levels, especially good for freeride
Snowmaking: 101 snow cannons; a new snowmaking reservoir at La Coma is being built ahead of 2026/27
Snow park: No dedicated snowpark; four freeride zones (Feixans, Canal Gran, Creussans, La Portella d'Arcalís), Kids Freeride and a sledging slope

Ordino Arcalís lies at the top of the Ordino valley in north-west Andorra. It is a quieter and wilder area than Grandvalira. The resort was founded in 1983 by the people of Ordino and has no village at the slopes, just lifts, restaurants and large car parks at El Hortell and La Coma. The snow often keeps well here thanks to the altitude. Ordino Arcalís is one of Europe's best-known freeride resorts and a stop on the Freeride World Tour. From the Tristaina gondola you reach the Mirador Solar de Tristaina viewpoint (2,701 m).

Highlights

Freeride World Tour and 21 freeride areas with 120 lines
The Mirador Solar de Tristaina viewing platform above the Tristaina lakes
The Megaverda Kids Forest trail for children (8.5 km)
Quieter slopes and short lift queues

Getting here

Flights: Andorra–La Seu d'Urgell (LEU) approx. 35 km, approx. 50 min · Barcelona (BCN) approx. 215 km, approx. 3 h 15 min · Toulouse (TLS) approx. 215 km, approx. 3 h 15 min
Bus: Andorra's scheduled buses run from Andorra la Vella to Ordino and El Serrat. Check whether there is a ski bus up to Arcalís for the season.
Car: CG-3 from Andorra la Vella through La Massana and Ordino, then the Carretera d'Arcalís up to El Hortell (La Basera) and La Coma, approx. 17 km from Ordino. Free parking for approx. 1,500 cars. Chains are often needed, and the road may be closed temporarily when there is avalanche danger.

Accommodation

Accommodation: No accommodation at the slopes. Accommodation is available in the villages further down the valley.
Places to stay nearby: El Serrat (approx. 10 min), Ordino and La Cortinada (approx. 20 min), La Massana (approx. 25 min), Andorra la Vella (approx. 30 min)

TipsArrive early after a snowfall, as the freeride zones often open quickly. The Nord Pass and the Andorra Pass are valid both here and at Pal Arinsal. Bring a packed lunch or eat at La Coma, as there is less choice on the mountain than in Grandvalira.

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42.6290° N, 1.4830° E