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Arcalis is a high Pyrenean ski resort in Andorra and lies in the northwestern corner of the border parish (administrative division) of Ordino. The location can be seen at the true head of the El Serrat valley some 25km north of Andorra La Vella.

It appears to be popular with French and Spanish tourists and is largely unknown amongst English speaking tourists

Travel to Arcalis - Visa Requirements

Follow the road to Ordino and continue to El Serrat and follow the signposting (road to left)

SnoBus runs during the ski season from La Vella

Tours and Getting around Arcalis

The ski area consists of a block of buildings at the head of the valley containing a ticket office to buy your life pass, a ski rental shop and a restaurant / cafe / bar.

This is the main access point to the Arcalis lift system.

Arcalis tourist attractions and sightseeing

Arcalis is a ski area and has no village.

Arcalis city tours

Skiing -The Vallnord ski pass covers Arcalis and Pal-Arinsal.

Arcalis souvenirs and shopping

It is possible to buy the Vallnord ski pass at a ticket office at this location..

Arcalis Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Arcalis nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

There is a cafe and bar at base of the ski and lift centre beside the road.

There is a restaurant and bar over the mountain at the base of the main blue runs in the second half of the ski area.

Arcalis cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

The ski slopes have no resort as yet and the nearest popular hotels down the valley are listed in order of distance:

  • Hotel Bringue ***, El Serrat (10mins from skiing)
  • Hotel El Serrat ****, El Serrat
  • Aparthotel AnnaPurna ***, Ansalonga, Llorts n of Ordino
  • Aparthotel La Neu ***, Llorts
  • Aparthotel Arans *, La Cortinada (in the village of Arans 1.5km N or Ordino)
  • Cal Daina, La Cortinada - nr Arans (Up in the hills. Really rural)
  • Aparthotel Casa Vella ***, Ordino-Arcalís
  • Hotel Prats ***, Ordino
  • Hotel Babot ***, Ordino
  • Hotel Coma ***, Ordino (beautiful hotel, unfortunate name)

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