From Vallnord to Nordpass. Is it the same?

Do you remember Vallnord Andorra? Let's go back in history. It was an alpine ski resort in the Principality of Andorra that combined the domains of Pal Arinsal and Ordino-Arcalís, a union that took place in the 2004-2005 season. It had a total skiable surface area of 1,149 hectares and 89 kilometres, with 66 very varied slopes (10 green slopes, 22 blue, 27 red, 7 black and 6 slalom slopes). The altitude ranged from 1,550 metres to 2,625 metres.

We are talking about the past, but this does not mean that Vallnord Andorra has disappeared, but rather that it has been transformed (at least commercially speaking). In the 2015-2016 ski season, Vallnord Pal Arinsal and Ordino-Arcalís regained their self-management and independence from each other, so that the name "Vallnord" remained as a simple commercial brand. From 2022, the Vallnord name was no longer used. Currently, both Pal Arinsal and Ordino-Arcalís are part of Grandvalira Resorts of Andorra. It should be pointed out that both resorts are not directly linked by ski circuits, cable cars or lifts.

What used to be Vallnord Pal is now Pal Arinsal, a ski resort in La Massana with two areas - connected by a cable car - with 63 skiable kilometres, 47 slopes and 32 lifts. Ordino-Arcalís, on the other hand, has 30.5 kilometres with 29 slopes and 16 lifts. So to check the Vallnord webcam now to see the state of the slopes live, you will have to search for webcams in Pal Arinsal and webcams in Ordino-Arcalís.

On the other hand, the Vallnord Bike Park is well known, an exceptional MTB circuit that is considered the fourth best in the world: it is 60 kilometres long and has more than 1,000 metres of vertical drop. Nowadays, this mountain biker's paradise is called Bike Park de Pal Arinsal. It opens in summer on the slopes in winter and is complemented by a Mountain Park, ideal for families to enjoy in summer.

The Vallnord ski pass used to allow access to the slopes of Pal Arinsal and Ordino-Arcalís. Today there is something similar: the Nord Pass, a single joint pass offered by Grandvalira Resorts which allows access to any of these two ski areas in Andorra. It also includes a few days' skiing at the Grandvalira resort.

Reasons to choose a hotel + ski pass package in Pal Arinsal

Pal Arinsal is a ski resort in Andorra that connects both sectors with a cable car and has up to 63 kilometres of slopes of different levels of difficulty. It tends to be a popular destination for schools during the white week thanks to the varied offers and the affordable price of packages of ski pass plus hotel in Pal Arinsal. If this destination is one of the options you are considering for skiing, now you can afford it with these offers.

5 Reasons to book a package with hotel + ski pass in Andorra Pal Arinsal

Why hire a package that includes hotel plus ski pass in Pal Arinsal if you can book everything on your own? Is it safe to opt for this type of trip to the snow? What are the advantages of paying for hotels in Pal Arinsal with ski pass? Read more to find out all the advantages you'll have...

• It's cheaper! A Pal Arinsal hotel and ski pass package is significantly cheaper than booking both on your own. This is possible thanks to the work and professionalism of specialised companies such as Estiber, who maintain a stable relationship with the resorts and hotels that allows them to obtain interesting discounts. And these, obviously, are passed on to the end customer, who is you, the skier.

• It is flexible. The hotel packages in Pal Arinsal are not closed and limited to specific dates. You choose when you travel (a weekend, a whole week, on special dates such as Christmas, etc.) and in what form, if you prefer a hotel, a hostel... there are also flats with ski pass in Pal Arinsal, if you are one of those who want to have their own kitchen and common areas and to be able to cook with your family during your trip to Andorra. You decide when and how you want to go to Pal Arinsal!

• You will save time. With a pack that includes hotel and ski pass in Pal Arinsal you'll have everything done in just one click or phone call. No more having to fill in details on different websites, make different phone calls, etc. Also, in your booking you will be able to include other services that you may need on your trip, such as ski equipment rental or hiring complementary activities.

• The confidence of dealing professionals. Estiber has been in the skiing and other mountain sports sector since 1986, so we have not just arrived. We have a long experience that allows us to know everything you need so that you don't miss anything on your trip. In addition, with your ski pass and hotel package in Pal Arinsal you will have a single contact person to solve any doubts or problems that may arise, no more waiting calls and detours between telephone operators.

• Modifications and cancellations. Undoubtedly, one of the great advantages of the hotel packages in Pal Arinsal with ski pass in Estiber is the possibility of changing the dates of your trip or cancelling it, completely free of charge in the majority of accommodation if you give at least 15 days' notice; you can see the time limit you have to enjoy this benefit when you make the booking. In addition, many of the hotel + ski pass offers in Pal Arinsal have the "snow guarantee" mark, with which you can also modify or cancel your booking if the Andorran resort is forced to close its slopes; look for this seal in the Estiber packs.