Part of Vallnord ski area, ski La Massana for memorable skiing and snowboarding holidays in Andorra with easy access to neighbouring slopes at Pal, Arinsal and Arcalis. A great place to explore the resorts properly.
Where
When you choose to ski La Massana you have easy access by gondola to the nearby slopes at Pal - Arinsal and Arcalis ski areas. If you ski La Massana, you're part of the Vallnord ski area, with a total of 30 lifts servicing 63 pistes fo rgreat skiing and snowboarding. You can get to Andorran ski resorts via Toulouse or Barcelona.
Essentials |
Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
1550m |
TOTAL PISTE : |
63 km |
LONGEST RUN : |
6 km |
START SEASON : |
December |
END SEASON : |
April |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
4 / 10% |
Intermediates
16 / 39% |
Advanced
16 / 39% |
Experts
5 / 12% |
TOTAL RUNS : |
41 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
370 / ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
1 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
km |
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On the slopes
Who will enjoy to ski La Massana? Skiing and snowboarding in Andorra is great for beginners who will find excellent tuition and a good variety of easy slopes, while intermediates will enjoy a great choice of wide, groomed pistes. Advanced skiers should head to Arcalis for more challenging terrain, some mogul runs and off piste opportunities. Boarders are well catered for with a radical 'FreeStyle Area' at Arinsal, which includes a mega half-pipe, a big air jump and bordercross.
Ski area :
If you ski La Massana, you are also in the ski region of Vallnord along with the following resorts; Arcalis, Arinsal, La Massana, Ordino, Pal - Arinsal
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Off the slopes
Andorra is known for its friendly night life - there are plenty of local restaurants in the area including La Borda Del Gran Duc and Pizzeria El Vesubio. Seafood is popular here, brought in fresh from the coast daily. If you're looking for some lively nightlife try the Irish pub in the Hotel Magic La Massana, or try the torchlight descent down from the Arinsal mountain - an experience you won't soon forget.
RESORT GOOD POINTS
- Appealing town to return to after a day on the pistes
- Short transfer to Arinsal 3km away
- Great for beginners & intermediates
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RESORT BAD POINTS
- Limiting pistes for more advanced levels if you have a busy week planned
- Have to drive/bus to lively nightlife in Arinsal
- It's not the Alps - but then as we've said before fly to Geneva if that's what you want
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