Ordino Arcalís · the northern valley
Barcelona to Ordino Arcalís
Up the Valira del Nord, past Ordino and El Serrat, to the highest lift base in Andorra. Wide open slopes, freeride and a valley with a quiet village feel.
- ≈ 213 kmfrom El Prat to El Serrat
- ≈ 3 h 10without traffic
- 1,940 mlift base
- Licensed drivers
- Insurance included
- Invoice in your name
- GPS tracking
- Fixed price
The last kilometres
From the border to your door
- ≈ 690 m
La Farga de Moles
Border and customs, then the capital.
- ≈ 1,300 m
Ordino
The parish town, with stone houses and most of the valley’s hotels.
- ≈ 1,600 m
El Serrat
The last village before the resort, a few minutes below the slopes.
- 1,940 m
Arcalís base
The CG-3 ends at the car park of the ski area. With snow, the last kilometres are the most demanding of the trip.
Altitudes rounded. Your driver drops you at the address you give us: hotel, apartment or the lift base.
Planner
Your first day: from landing to the hotel
Enter your landing time and your base. We add the time to get out of the airport with ski bags, the drive and a margin for snow or a changeover Saturday, and tell you whether you arrive in daylight and in time for an afternoon on the slopes.
- 11:30Your flight lands. Your driver is already tracking it.
- 12:10Bags, ski bags from the oversized belt and out to meet your driver (about 40 min).
- 3 h 08Drive of about 213 km to El Serrat (Arcalís), without traffic.
- +20 minMargin for a changeover Saturday: arrivals and departures fill the border and the valley.
- 15:38At your door in El Serrat (Arcalís).
- Sunset in El Serrat (Arcalís) that day: 17:22. You arrive in daylight.
- You arrive in time for a short first session: lifts close at 17:00.
Planning estimates, not a timetable: we track your real flight and the time depends on the border, traffic and snow on the day.
The valley
Ordino and El Serrat, the quiet side
The Ordino valley is the least built-up in Andorra. Hotels are spread between Ordino, La Cortinada, Llorts and El Serrat, and the resort sits at the end of the road. You ski from 1,940 to 2,625 metres, with long open runs and some of the best freeride terrain in the Pyrenees.
The price is live in the search box
Choose your airport and your ski base, add people, suitcases and ski bags, and book and pay on this page.
The road
The CG-3 up to the snow
From the capital, the CG-3 crosses La Massana and climbs the valley through Ordino. Above El Serrat the road becomes a mountain road to the car park of the resort. With fresh snow, the authorities can require chains or winter tyres; your driver follows their instructions and tells you if the arrival time changes.
Freeride
Heavier bags
Freeriders travel with fat skis, avalanche backpacks and sometimes two pairs each. Count every bag in the search box so the vehicle has room for all of it. The resort school sells guided freeride and heliskiing: see useful addresses.
Skis, boots and suitcases
What vehicle do I need?
Count everyone and every bag. Ski bags, snowboards and big suitcases are one item each; two cabin bags or two boot bags count as one. The boot fills up as you add them, and the price comes live from our booking engine.
Official sources
- Ordino Arcalís · season, lifts and snow report
- Mobilitat Andorra · roads and cameras in Andorra
- Servei Meteorològic d’Andorra · weather and avalanche bulletin
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Barcelona Airport to El Serrat?
About three hours and ten minutes without traffic, for some 213 km. To Ordino it is a few minutes less.
Can you drop us at the Arcalís car park?
If the road is open, yes: give us that address. On days with heavy snow your driver may stop in El Serrat for safety.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle, with tolls included. Whether two or seven of you travel, the price of the chosen category is the same. For bigger groups the search box offers larger vans, minibuses or several vehicles.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before pick-up, with a full refund. Within 24 hours, message or call us.
Ready for the snow?
Fixed price per vehicle, tolls included. 60 minutes of free waiting at the airport and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Would you rather talk to a person?
We answer 24 hours a day, every day, in English, Spanish, French and Catalan.