GrandValira vs Pal-Arinsal
GrandValira and Pal-Arinsal 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 | Pal-Arinsal |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Very good | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Limited |
| Budget | Good | Very good |
Beginners
GrandValira
Very good
Pal-Arinsal
Good
Intermediates
GrandValira
Very good
Pal-Arinsal
Very good
Experts
GrandValira
Not ideal
Pal-Arinsal
Not ideal
Off-piste
GrandValira
Not ideal
Pal-Arinsal
Not ideal
Terrain Park
GrandValira
Not ideal
Pal-Arinsal
Not ideal
Families
GrandValira
Limited
Pal-Arinsal
Limited
Snow Confidence
GrandValira
Good
Pal-Arinsal
Limited
Budget
GrandValira
Good
Pal-Arinsal
Very good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | GrandValira | Pal-Arinsal |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 136.6 km | 39.5 km |
| Vertical drop | 950 m | 987 m |
| Lifts | 53 | 31 |
| Top elevation | 2624 m | 2541 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €58 | €52 |
Piste
GrandValira
136.6 km
Pal-Arinsal
39.5 km
Vertical drop
GrandValira
950 m
Pal-Arinsal
987 m
Lifts
GrandValira
53
Pal-Arinsal
31
Top elevation
GrandValira
2624 m
Pal-Arinsal
2541 m
Snow reliability
GrandValira
good snow
Pal-Arinsal
good snow
Snowiest month
GrandValira
No data
Pal-Arinsal
No data
Day pass
GrandValira
€58
Pal-Arinsal
€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 Pal-Arinsal if...
you're watching the budget.