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The pretty, tree-lined slopes of Pal and the open, east-facing slopes at Arinsal form a compact 63km of linked slopes that area ideal for families and those starting out on snow.
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Forecast today: Mainly fair
- Max temp: 8.9 °c
- Min temp: -1.2 °c
- Last snowed: Fri 17 Jan
Although there are steep slopes at Arcalis
(linked by lift and a regular bus to form the Vallnord ski area), Pal/Arinsal is very much a ski area geared towards beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The ski schools here have a very good reputation, as well as long history of teaching English visitors. Add in low prices fuelled by Andorra’s tax-free status and there is good reason why this is such a popular family ski destination.
You get access to the whole area with a season pass or a ‘Ski the North’ pass – which allows you four days in Pal-Arinsal and two days in Ordino-Arcalis.
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Although some accommodation is available up at Pal, most of the best options are down in the valley at La Messana. This is well-linked to the skiing via a gondola however, making this perhaps the most attractive option.
In town there is a great range of food options, as well as some lively bars along the main street that runs through its heart – note that this can get a little busy in the morning and also at the end of the ski day. The only downside to staying here is that you’ll have to download the gondola at the end of the ski day.
Season Dates
- Opens: Saturday 30 November 2024
- Closes: Sunday 20 April 2025
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Pal/Arinsal - Vallnord PDFTop (2560m)
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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 Light snow | Partly cloudy |
Light snow |
Light snow |  Broken clouds |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear |  Clear skies |
Generally clear |
Occasional snow | Light snow shwr |
Mainly fair |
Occasional snow | Partly cloudy |
Rather cloudy |
Snow shower | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Snow grains | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 1.7 cm | 0 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.4 cm | 1.6 cm | 0 cm | 1.3 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.2 cm | 4.5 cm | 2.4 cm | 2 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.8 cm | 1.1 cm | 0.6 cm |
| Max temp | -1.4°c | -1.4°c | -0.6°c | -1°c | -0.8°c | -1.5°c | -0.8°c | -0.4°c | -4°c | 2.8°c | 2.8°c | -1.6°c | 0.8°c | 0.8°c | -2.6°c | -1.4°c | -0.8°c | -4°c | -0.4°c | 0.6°c | -1.8°c | -3.9°c | -4°c | -6.7°c | -1.8°c | -1.4°c | -5°c | -0.7°c | -0.6°c | -4.5°c |
| Min temp | -8.7°c | -2°c | -1.9°c | -2.3°c | -1.8°c | -1.8°c | -2.9°c | -4°c | -5.3°c | -4.1°c | -1.7°c | -2.4°c | -3.2°c | -2.6°c | -3.4°c | -4.1°c | -4.1°c | -4.5°c | -3.7°c | -1.9°c | -2.9°c | -4.6°c | -6.7°c | -8.1°c | -7.6°c | -5.2°c | -5.9°c | -5.3°c | -4.5°c | -5.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.7°c | -5.4°c | -5.5°c | -5.9°c | -5.5°c | -6.3°c | -2.9°c | -0.8°c | -4°c | -7.9°c | -0.1°c | -5.1°c | -7.1°c | -3.5°c | -6.2°c | -7.3°c | -5.1°c | -8.8°c | -7.8°c | -4.6°c | -6.8°c | -8.4°c | -8.9°c | -12.1°c | -12.4°c | -5.4°c | -9.9°c | -10.5°c | -4.5°c | -9.2°c |
| AM | PM | Night | |
| Weather | Generally clear |
Mainly cloudy |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 1.7 cm |
| Max temp | -1.4°c | -1.4°c | -0.6°c |
| Min temp | -8.7°c | -2°c | -1.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.7°c | -5.4°c | -5.5°c |
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| Weather | Partly cloudy |
Light snow |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.7 cm |
| Max temp | -1°c | -0.8°c | -1.5°c |
| Min temp | -2.3°c | -1.8°c | -1.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.9°c | -5.5°c | -6.3°c |
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| Weather | Broken clouds |
Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -0.8°c | -0.4°c | -4°c |
| Min temp | -2.9°c | -4°c | -5.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.9°c | -0.8°c | -4°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 2.8°c | 2.8°c | -1.6°c |
| Min temp | -4.1°c | -1.7°c | -2.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.9°c | -0.1°c | -5.1°c |
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| Weather | Clear skies |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.4 cm |
| Max temp | 0.8°c | 0.8°c | -2.6°c |
| Min temp | -3.2°c | -2.6°c | -3.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.1°c | -3.5°c | -6.2°c |
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| Weather | Light snow shwr |
Mainly fair |
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| Snow expected | 1.6 cm | 0 cm | 1.3 cm |
| Max temp | -1.4°c | -0.8°c | -4°c |
| Min temp | -4.1°c | -4.1°c | -4.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.3°c | -5.1°c | -8.8°c |
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| Weather | Partly cloudy |
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| Snow expected | 0.3 cm | 0.2 cm | 4.5 cm |
| Max temp | -0.4°c | 0.6°c | -1.8°c |
| Min temp | -3.7°c | -1.9°c | -2.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.8°c | -4.6°c | -6.8°c |
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| Weather | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 2.4 cm | 2 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | -3.9°c | -4°c | -6.7°c |
| Min temp | -4.6°c | -6.7°c | -8.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.4°c | -8.9°c | -12.1°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.5 cm |
| Max temp | -1.8°c | -1.4°c | -5°c |
| Min temp | -7.6°c | -5.2°c | -5.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -12.4°c | -5.4°c | -9.9°c |
Resort (1550m)
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| Weather | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Broken clouds | Generally clear |
Partly cloudy |
Broken clouds | Rather cloudy |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Generally clear |
Clear skies |
Generally clear | Clear skies |
Generally clear |
Generally clear |  Occasional rain |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Broken clouds |
Occasional rain | Occasional rain |
Occasional rain |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Partly cloudy |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
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| Max temp | 8.4°c | 8.9°c | 4.8°c | 10.8°c | 11.3°c | 6.2°c | 6.9°c | 7.5°c | 3.2°c | 13.5°c | 14.3°c | 6.7°c | 12°c | 12.6°c | 5.9°c | 8°c | 9°c | 4.5°c | 10.9°c | 11.6°c | 7.1°c | 5.2°c | 5.5°c | 1.7°c | 7.4°c | 8.1°c | 2.7°c | 7.9°c | 8.6°c | 3°c |
| Min temp | -1.2°c | 4.7°c | 4.6°c | 3.9°c | 6.2°c | 5.1°c | 3.2°c | 3.2°c | 1.8°c | 2.4°c | 6.7°c | 5°c | 4.5°c | 5.9°c | 4°c | 2.9°c | 4.5°c | 3.6°c | 4.1°c | 7.1°c | 4.9°c | 2.5°c | 1.7°c | -0.7°c | -0.3°c | 2.7°c | 1.7°c | 1.6°c | 3°c | 1.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.7°c | 6.6°c | 1.9°c | 1.1°c | 9.3°c | 3.6°c | 1°c | 4.8°c | 0.5°c | -0.7°c | 11.9°c | 3.9°c | 1.3°c | 10.2°c | 3.5°c | 0.4°c | 7.3°c | 1.4°c | 1.2°c | 9.2°c | 4.4°c | 0.1°c | 1.6°c | -2.5°c | -4.1°c | 4.9°c | -0.6°c | -1.9°c | 5.4°c | -0.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8.4°c | 8.9°c | 4.8°c |
| Min temp | -1.2°c | 4.7°c | 4.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.7°c | 6.6°c | 1.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 10.8°c | 11.3°c | 6.2°c |
| Min temp | 3.9°c | 6.2°c | 5.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.1°c | 9.3°c | 3.6°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.9°c | 7.5°c | 3.2°c |
| Min temp | 3.2°c | 3.2°c | 1.8°c |
| Feels like temp | 1°c | 4.8°c | 0.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 13.5°c | 14.3°c | 6.7°c |
| Min temp | 2.4°c | 6.7°c | 5°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.7°c | 11.9°c | 3.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 12°c | 12.6°c | 5.9°c |
| Min temp | 4.5°c | 5.9°c | 4°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.3°c | 10.2°c | 3.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8°c | 9°c | 4.5°c |
| Min temp | 2.9°c | 4.5°c | 3.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.4°c | 7.3°c | 1.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 10.9°c | 11.6°c | 7.1°c |
| Min temp | 4.1°c | 7.1°c | 4.9°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.2°c | 9.2°c | 4.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | 5.2°c | 5.5°c | 1.7°c |
| Min temp | 2.5°c | 1.7°c | -0.7°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.1°c | 1.6°c | -2.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 7.4°c | 8.1°c | 2.7°c |
| Min temp | -0.3°c | 2.7°c | 1.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.1°c | 4.9°c | -0.6°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 17/01/2025 |
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| Next 3 days | 3.9 cm | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 70 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 30 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 24 out of 31 |
| Resort opening date | Mon 09 Dec 2024 | |
| Resort closing date | Sun 20 Apr 2025 |
Snow Overview
Spain & Andorra
Updated 14/01
Fine, dry and bright conditions dominate for the Pyrenees as high pressure remains camped out over most of Europe. Temperatures will remain mild-to-cool, with positive freezing temperatures dropping away overnight at mid-mountain level.
A pocket of unsettled conditions caused by some low pressure over the Mediterranean, bringing a flurry of snow to the region on Wednesday, but this will remain limited at best.
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