Ski mountaineering

Cross-country skiing is one of the most popular activities during the winter months. The resort has up to 19 kilometres of slopes that are perfect for doing cross-country skiing.

With the day or season Mountain Pass you’ll be able to access a total of seven slopes with a range of gradients.

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Routes and schedules
Adventure Center School

Mountain skiing itineraries and schedules

Routes open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Ascent via circuits, descent via slopes.
- Verdet, Beç, Pla de la Cot, Lower Serra (mountain skiing circuit, not slope), Coll de la Botella and Setúria.
Routes outside opening hours from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Ascent and descent via slopes
- Beç, Planell, Lower Serra and Upper Serra.

Routes open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Ascent via circuits, descent via slopes.
- Port Negre.
Routes outside opening hours from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Ascent and descent via slopes
- Marrades, Cortal, Fonts, la Solana and Port Vell.

Night activities: Dinners at Pla de la Cot, illuminated circuit from Planell to Pla de la Cot, and Guineu snowshoe circuit.

From 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM: Ski mountaineering is not allowed anywhere in the skiable area of the resort, including slopes and off-piste.
From 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM: Ski mountaineering authorization during this time slot is decided daily by the resort.

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Adventure Center

Season 2025-26

Discover Pal Arinsal’s Adventure Center, the expert school offering off-piste and ski touring sessions, both inside and outside the skiable area.

Certified guides will ensure your safety and share their knowledge to help you discover hidden corners of Pal Arinsal.

Prices:

Freeride / Freetouring (4h): €243
Skimo initiation (half-day, within the domain): €183
Skimo mountain session (half-day, outside the domain): €255

Conditions and remarks

As a personalized service, times are approximate.
Ski session with a guide in the new freeride and freetouring areas, including safety techniques, snowpack analysis, uphill technique with skins and discovery of the best snow.
Included: skis with bindings and safety gear (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, backpack).
Daily departures. Prices per guide.
Available for groups of 1 to 6 people.
Direct sale at the school.

As a personalized service, times are approximate.
First experience with ski touring: uphill technique, kick turns, gliding, route tracing, safety gear and personal equipment.
Marked routes within the ski domain and freetouring areas.
Daily departures. Prices per guide.
Available for groups of 1 to 6 people.
Direct sale at the school.

As a personalized service, times are approximate.
Ski touring session in unmarked terrain, including progression techniques, safety drills, downhill technique in all snow conditions, snowpack reading and outing planning.
Safety gear included (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, backpack).
Daily departures. Prices per guide.
Available for groups of 1 to 6 people.
Direct sale at the school.

Mountain Pass

Access the best ski mountaineering routes with the Mountain Pass — the exclusive ski pass to enjoy this discipline in Grandvalira, Ordino Arcalís and Pal Arinsal.

Buy your pass now and explore the mountain at your own pace.

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