Massana, Andorra · cross-border (Andorra, Spain)
Pal-Arinsal ski resort
The short answer
Pal-Arinsal has about 39 km of mapped runs and 31 lifts, with skiing from about 1,554 m up to 2,541 m (8,337 ft), a vertical drop of 987 m. By mapped runs it is number 2 of the 4 Andorra ski areas in our list. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel (LEU), about 23 km away in a straight line.
Ski area facts
- Top elevation
- 2,541 m8,337 ft
- Vertical drop
- 987 m3,238 ft
- Mapped runs
- 39 km61 runs
- Lifts
- 31mostly chairlifts
Runs by difficulty
About 61% of the mapped run length is novice or easy, 31% intermediate and 8% advanced or harder. Difficulty follows OpenStreetMap’s international scale (in Europe, easy ≈ blue, intermediate ≈ red, advanced ≈ black).
| Difficulty | Runs | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Novice | 9 | 3.2 km |
| Easy | 28 | 20.8 km |
| Intermediate | 20 | 12.1 km |
| Advanced | 4 | 3 km |
Lifts
31 mapped lifts, most of them chairlifts.
| Lift type | Count |
|---|---|
| Chairlifts | 12 |
| Magic carpets | 9 |
| Drag lifts | 6 |
| Gondolas | 2 |
| Platter lifts | 1 |
| Cable cars | 1 |
Piste map
For the current official piste map, open the resort’s website. You can also explore every mapped run and lift on OpenSkiMap’s interactive map.
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled flights, by straight-line distance (road distance is longer).
| Airport | City | Straight-line distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel (LEU) | La Seu d'Urgell Pyrenees and Andorra | 23 km |
| Carcassonne Salvaza (CCF) | Carcassonne | 102 km |
| Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) (PGF) | Perpignan/Rivesaltes | 118 km |
| Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS) | Toulouse/Blagnac | 121 km |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Pal-Arinsal?
The highest mapped run starts at about 2,541 m (8,337 ft) and the lowest ends at about 1,554 m (5,098 ft), a vertical of 987 m (3,238 ft).
How many km of ski runs does Pal-Arinsal have?
OpenStreetMap maps about 39 km of downhill runs and 31 lifts. The resort’s own figure may differ because it measures runs differently.
What is the nearest airport to Pal-Arinsal?
Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel (LEU) is the closest airport with scheduled flights, about 23 km away in a straight line.
Where can I see the Pal-Arinsal piste map?
Use the resort’s official website for the current piste map, or view the mapped runs and lifts on OpenSkiMap.
Ski area data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), processed by OpenSkiMap; airports from OurAirports. Retrieved . Elevations are those of the highest and lowest mapped runs; run lengths are measured from the map and can differ from the resort’s published figures. Check the official website before you book.