Arinsal vs Grandvalira
Arinsal vs Grandvalira compared side by side: 63 km vs 210 km of slopes, 31 vs 67 lifts, top elevation 2,560 m vs 2,640 m. See which resort suits you.
| Statistic |
 Arinsal
Andorra
|
Grandvalira
Andorra
|
|---|---|---|
| Total slopes | 63 km | 210 km ▲ |
| Easy (blue) slopes | 31 km | 98 km ▲ |
| Intermediate (red) slopes | 24 km | 80 km ▲ |
| Expert (black) slopes | 8 km | 32 km ▲ |
| Share of easy slopes | 49% ▲ | 47% |
| Ski lifts | 31 | 67 ▲ |
| Snow parks | – | 3 |
| Base elevation | 1,550 m | 1,710 m ▲ |
| Top elevation | 2,560 m | 2,640 m ▲ |
| Vertical drop | 1,010 m ▲ | 930 m |
| Season | December – April | December – April |
| Ski area | Pal Arinsal | Grandvalira |
| Known for | Après-ski | Après-ski · Modern lifts · Snow-sure |
The verdict
- Grandvalira is the bigger ski area with 210 km of slopes versus 63 km (about 3.3× more).
- Grandvalira goes higher: its top station is at 2,640 m compared with 2,560 m, which usually means more reliable snow late in the season.
- For beginners, Arinsal has the friendlier terrain mix with 49% easy slopes (31 km).
- Expert skiers get more black runs in Grandvalira: 32 km of expert slopes.
- Grandvalira has the larger lift network with 67 lifts.
Arinsal vs Grandvalira: quick answers
Grandvalira is bigger with 210 km of marked slopes, compared with 63 km.
Grandvalira has the higher top station at 2,640 m versus 2,560 m.
Arinsal is the friendlier choice for beginners: 49% of its slopes are easy blue runs (31 km), versus 47% in Grandvalira.