World Snowboard Guide 11th edition

Pal, Andorra

Introduction

Pal and Arinsal are two villages linked via the Teleferic Arinsal-Pal Gondola. Nearby village La Massana is now also linked to the area via gondola.

Pal is a slightly bigger and better resort than that of its near neighbour Arinsal, it has more interesting terrain than Arinsal and is not quite as rowdy both on and off the slopes. The area is, however, a place for total novices and slow learning intermediates with 90% of the terrain graded blue and red.

There’s absolutely nothing of note for advanced riders, no matter your style of riding. Only 10% of marked-out trails are black, and even some of these are over-rated, especially if you can ride at a competent level. Most riders will have the whole joint licked in the time it takes to smoke a good joint.

Resort Statistics

Lifts

Total Lifts: 29
Cable cars: 1
Gondolas: 1
Chair lifts: 12
Drag lifts: 15
Other lifts: 1 Magic carpet
Max people per hour: 31,700
Board Leashes required: Yes

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 41
Total ride area: 63km

Top lift: 2560m
Vertical drop: 1010m
First lift: 1550m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 10%
Red runs: 78%
Black runs: 12%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:  1 day 28 euros
5 days 190 euros
Child day ticket 16 euros
Lift times:[No information]

Facilities

Night Riding: :  No

Heliboarding: :  Not available
Snowmobiles: Not available

Further information

www.palarinsal.com
Email:palarinsal@palarinsal.com

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