GrandValira vs Ordino-Arcalis
GrandValira and Ordino-Arcalis are neighbouring resorts in Andorra - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | GrandValira | Ordino-Arcalis |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Very good | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Good |
| Experts | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Good | Very good |
Beginners
GrandValira
Very good
Ordino-Arcalis
Good
Intermediates
GrandValira
Very good
Ordino-Arcalis
Good
Experts
GrandValira
Not ideal
Ordino-Arcalis
Not ideal
Off-piste
GrandValira
Not ideal
Ordino-Arcalis
Not ideal
Terrain Park
GrandValira
Not ideal
Ordino-Arcalis
Not ideal
Families
GrandValira
Limited
Ordino-Arcalis
Limited
Snow Confidence
GrandValira
Good
Ordino-Arcalis
Good
Budget
GrandValira
Good
Ordino-Arcalis
Very good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | GrandValira | Ordino-Arcalis |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 136.6 km | 30 km |
| Vertical drop | 950 m | 682 m |
| Lifts | 53 | 12 |
| Top elevation | 2624 m | 2624 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | December (~39cm) |
| Day pass | €58 | €52 |
Piste
GrandValira
136.6 km
Ordino-Arcalis
30 km
Vertical drop
GrandValira
950 m
Ordino-Arcalis
682 m
Lifts
GrandValira
53
Ordino-Arcalis
12
Top elevation
GrandValira
2624 m
Ordino-Arcalis
2624 m
Snow reliability
GrandValira
good snow
Ordino-Arcalis
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
GrandValira
No data
Ordino-Arcalis
December (~39cm)
Day pass
GrandValira
€58
Ordino-Arcalis
€52
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose GrandValira if...
you're learning to ski or you want cruisy red runs.
Choose Ordino-Arcalis if...
you're watching the budget.