The novelty of the 2023 season in Andorra is that the three ski areas in the country (Ordino Arcalís, Pal Arinsal and Gran Valira) have come together to become GranValira Resorts Andorra, the largest resort in the Pyrenees, and one of the largest in Europe with more than 300 km of ski slopes.
The best thing is that the 3 domains are just a few minutes from the Hotel Coma, and accessing them is very easy.
It is the station facing north, which favors the quality and quantity of snow. The exceptional snow conditions and its location have made it an international benchmark for major freeride and off-piste ski competitions. Despite the fact that the resort offers slopes, facilities and services for all levels, Arcalís is the resort preferred by more technical skiers.
Km of marked slopes: 30.5 km
Slopes type:
11 red slopes
2 black slopes
9 green slopes
7 blue slopes
1) Ordino Arcalís parish bus. There are 3 daily buses to go in the morning, and 3 back in the afternoon that leave from the stop in front of the ORDINO SPORTS CENTER, a few meters from the Hotel Coma.
2) Free bus. The free bus line that leaves from Arinsal, passes through the Ordino road and goes up to Arcalís, picking up people who are waiting at the Ordino bus stops starting at 10:10 a.m. In the afternoon there are two buses that leave from Arcalís.
IMPORTANT: If you buy the return ticket, when you arrive at the station you can go to the Hortell ticket office and show your bus ticket. They will give you a ticket to consume in the restoration of the station for the same amount.
The Ordino Arcalís station is located about 14 km away, just 20 minutes from the center of Ordino, or what is the same, from the Hotel Coma.
The station has a large parking area at track prices.
You can check the state of the roads at the 24-hour road information telephone: (+376) 1802 1802 or at www.mobilitat.ad
Do not hesitate to ask at reception for your private transfer service to the station.
It is one of the most complete snow and mountain destinations in the Pyrenees. It is divided into two different ski sectors, Pal and Arinsal and connected by a cable car. The best thing is that it can be easily accessed from the population centers of La Massana and Arinsal respectively. The La Massana cable car is just a few minutes from the hotel.
It is perfectly equipped to welcome skiers, snowboarders and especially the family public, and in the Pal sector it stands out for its wide range of perfectly signposted snowshoe and ski mountaineering circuits for all levels.
Km of marked slopes: 63 km
Slopes type:
5 slalom slopes
4 black slopes
17 red slopes
18 blue slopes (one for beginners).
7 green slopes
1) Regular Bus Line: You can take line L6 from the center of Ordino, which in a few minutes will leave you at the foot of the La Massana cable car to access the Pal sector. To access the Arinsal sector you must do the same, but in La Massana you must take the L5 bus that will take you up at the foot of the ski lifts that leave Arinsal.
2) Free bus. The free bus line that leaves from the Ordino-Arcalís station, returns along the road that passes through Ordino and goes up to Arinsal. It makes a trip in the morning and another one back in the afternoon, and it also leaves you a few meters from the Hotel Coma.
The La Massana cable car, to access the Pal sector, is located at the station, just 4 minutes (2.5 km) away by car. There you can park in the Farre Negre car park, which has a walkway to directly access the cable car. This parking is paid, but has discounts for stays of several hours, or for stays of several days.
To access the Arinsal sector, it is best to leave your vehicle at the foot of the cable car that leaves the center of town, or at the base of the Josep Serra chairlift, a little further up (outdoors and free).
You can also directly access the outdoor parking areas at the foot of the slopes (free). In the case of the Pal sector, a paid VIP car park has been set up.
Do not hesitate to ask at reception for your private transfer service to the station.
Grandvalira is the largest ski resort in the Pyrenees and in southern Europe. It is located in the east of the Principality, and seduces all types of skiers (from children, beginners, to expert skiers). It offers many possibilities apart from skiing: snowmobiles, mushing, snowmobiles, snowshoes and a first-class gastronomic and recreational offer.
The GranValira ski area has 210 km of slopes and 139 lifts, divided into 7 different sectors:
Canillo
Soldeu
Pas de la Casa
Encamp
El tarter
Peretol
Grau Roig.
You can access any of these sectors, you have various points located between Encamp and Pas de la Casa. Access adapted for people with disabilities at most points.
The closest point to access Gran Valira from the Hotel Coma is with the Funicamp, located in Encamp and only 16 minutes (11.5 km) by car from the Hotel. You can park for free in the center of town in one of the 4 communal car parks available (Tierras Primeras, Prat de Baró, Arinsols or Prat del Areny) and access the Funicamp with the Funibus. The Funibus will be in operation from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a frequency of 20 minutes. To validate the free parking, you must present a Grandvalira ski pass valid for the day and the parking ticket at the Funibus driver, or at the Encamp Commune Tourist Office, in front of the Funicamp.
You can also benefit from free parking with your ski pass in the Canillo, El Tarter and Soldeu sectors. Free is applied with senior or adult Grandvalira Andorra Pass for the day or Forfet Plus+. Collecting the ticket at the entrance to the car park, at the exit it is only necessary to present the ski pass in the cashier’s reader (QR), and the discount will be made automatically, validating the ticket for the exit at no cost.
You know, if you plan to come to the Hotel Coma for a few days, you can decide to do a “ski tasting” and enjoy the three ski areas, buying the ski pass that allows it.
And if you come to ski with children, you may prefer to always go to the same station. In this case, you can always buy an exclusive ski pass for the ski area that best suits your needs.
