22° 12°
Slopes
30.5 kmSeason 2025/2026
December 5, 2025
April 14, 2026
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45.00€
Weather
7-day forecast
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About the resort
🏔️ History
Located in the far north of Andorra and widely known as "The Fridge", Ordino Arcalís was founded in 1983 with a strict policy of zero trackside real estate to preserve its wild environment. Today, it is the undisputed freeride mecca of the Pyrenees and a regular stop on the prestigious Freeride World Tour (FWT).
☀️ Best days
Any day following a storm system driven by north/northwest winds. Thanks to its unique horseshoe-shaped topography and 100% north-facing slopes, it catches weather fronts that dump deep, dry powder, often while the rest of Andorra remains dry.
🚫 Days to avoid
High-wind storm days. Because it is highly exposed at a high altitude, storms can be brutal, forcing the closure of upper-mountain lifts and severely limiting skiable terrain at the base.
💡 Community tip
Arcalís is not the place to go if you're looking for long, flat cruising pistes; it is built for exploring multiple valleys and off-piste couloirs. The "La Coma" area is spectacular. You don't even need to hike much: dropping off the Creussans chairlift gives you immediate access to legendary, wild freeride descents.
Nearest Airports
Andorra-La Seu d'Urgell Airport
LEUToulouse-Blagnac Airport
TLSGirona-Costa Brava Airport
GROTrain Stations
Ax-les-Thermes Station
Direct transfer availableLleida-Pirineus AVE Station
No direct transfer🚗 Access by road: To reach Ordino Arcalís by car, follow the main highways leading from the closest gateway (Andorra-La Seu d'Urgell Airport). The final mountain ascent is well maintained, but expect sharp hairpins and typical mountain gradients of Andorra.
⚠️ Snow chains: During the winter months, carrying snow chains in your vehicle or fitting certified winter tires is a legal requirement on the roads of Andorra.
Local Tips
💡 Local tip: Try to arrive before 8:30 AM on powder Saturdays to avoid traffic queues on the final valley roads and secure a parking spot closest to the primary lifts.
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