Arinsal Ski Holidays

Advanced skiers will enjoy the thrilling descent from the Pic del Cubil; one of the tallest skiable mountains in Vallnord. This is situated in Arcalis, which is a free-stylers haven known for its off-piste territory and snowpark. The majority of the main skiing area is well populated with blues and reds, whilst in the local Arinsal area you will find 35 easy blues tailored towards beginners. There are also nursery slopes here which are separated from the main runs to ensure a safe and enclosed learning area.

The Arinsal ski and snowboard school has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and instructors and is the only school in the area to offer children’s group lessons for students as young as four years old. Private or group lessons can be booked, as well as the option to choose a ski refresher course for skiers who are looking to brush up on their technique. In general, the resort attracts lots of British instructors which is another perk for families looking to holiday here.

Arinsal ski resort offers a good selection of mountain restaurants, ranging from Pal La Borda below La Caubella peak which specialises in Andorran cuisine, to La Borda which has its own doughnut bar. Down in the town there is a fantastic variety of international restaurants, including Mexican, Thai, Chinese, British and Argentenian. Local Catalan cuisine can be sampled at a range of cosy eateries, and entails delicacies such as butifarra which is local sausage and crema Catalana which is a burnt caramel sealed custard pudding.

Non-skiers can enjoy a leisurely day at the resort’s 25m indoor heated swimming pool, or head to the gym, climbing wall, aerobics or squash court facilities for an active day off the mountain. Alternative winter sports activities on the mountain include sledding, tubing, ski biking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and even paragliding; all of which ensure you will not miss out on the Alpine atmosphere and fantastic views.