With ski lifts as high as 2,600m 8,530ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season. Andorra is one hour and a half from girona airport, a perfect destination for sky during winter. Book your plane tickets now and come to enjoy a day of snow in vallnord. Ordino arcalis is located in the principality of andorra, in the village ofordino. In fact, i had no flights booked until two weeks before i arrived. In road cycling, arcalis was used for a stage finish in the 1994 vuelta a espana, and pal as a stage finish in the 2010 vuelta a espana. Hotels in ordino arcalis grandvalira andorra grandvalira. Vallnord arcalis webcams view live ski conditions, snow totals and weather from the slopes right now with vallnord arcalis webcams. From my launch pad in copenhagen, i planned to head to athens, then upward into albania and through the balkans until i arrived in belgrade. Find cheap deals and discount rates that best fit your budget. In fact, you could say that theres already a factual union in many aspects the result of many agreements signed by both s.
Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Andorra is absolutely worth the trip, though it is a long drive. Andorra is officially named the principality of andorra. Which is the capital of the micro country andorra, and then going straight through the mountain road to the spanish coast. Fly to the airports of barcelona, reus and toulouse, and come to vallnord. Only a few hours from barcelona in the pyrenees, andorra is close and well connected to the catalan capital. See an overview of the current vallnord arcalis weather, including high and low temperatures for the day and wind mph at the base and summit of the mountain. Car hire at barcelona airport is easy, but notify them that you are going into andorra.
In mountain biking, vallnord was the venue for events during the 2008, 2009, 20 and 2017 uci mountain bike world cup. Mar 14, 2016 only a few hours from barcelona in the pyrenees, andorra is close and well connected to the catalan capital. But then after learning that my friend becki wouldnt a day trip to andorra from barcelona. To find the return map from barcelona to andorra, begin with entering start and end locations in calculator control and click on show return map. Rome2rio makes travelling from barcelona to andorra easy. Pal, arinsal connected by a gondola and ordino arcalis which remains a separate centre. Grandvalira, the largest in southern europe, with 205 km of tracks and very modern. To get from barcelona to andorra we offer the choice of either shared or private transfers, including taxi transfers. Emerge early, and head to baga, a beautiful village shrouded in medieval heritage, and then cross the border to axlesthermes, a charming spa town with loads of french character. Get a sneak peek of the mountain with each vallnord. Heres how to get to andorra, why you might want to go, and what to see while youre there. A day trip to andorra from barcelona adventurous kate. A trip to andorra is inexpensive, easily arranged, and can be a nice addition to your stay in barcelona.
A visit to andorra is one of the most exciting tour itineraries for tourists in barcelona and in the nearby mediterranean resorts of spain. Can someone please advised us on the best way to go to andorra from barcelona. Barcelona seemed a bit too touristy and maybe boring to me, while i had never heard anything good about andorra i just thought it was one of those places people visit so they can add another country to their list and buy duty free electronics. Click a webcam view and scroll through the images or click play this day to see the vallnord arcalis webcams at different time increments. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Depending on the vehicle you choose, you can also calculate the amount of co2 emissions from your vehicle and assess the environment impact. You can also find the distance from barcelona to andorra using other travel options like bus, subway, tram, train and rail.
Caldea spa is also located 8 mi from arcalis ski resort, and pyrenees andorra shopping centre is. Living far away from andorra is no longer an excuse. Barcelona to ordino 3 ways to travel via bus, and car rome2rio. Feb 25, 2020 reserve a table at restaurant etapes, barcelona on tripadvisor. Sep 30, 2016 barcelona and andorra are two places that i probably wouldnt have thought to visit on my own. Jul 18, 2018 highly unlikely, because neither catalonia nor andorra are interested. There are 3 ways to get from barcelona to andorra by bus, rideshare or car. Escaping from the hustle and bustle of barcelona for a peaceful day to this tiny retreat is really refreshing, even if you are already on holiday. The mysterious country andorra wasnt on my original itinerary for europe this summer.
One of the best ways to get here is to fly to either toulouse france or barcelona spain and transfer by coach or hire car. Going again in january, for about the 30th time at least. Barcelona 2020 barcelona events calendar 2020 letape. The price of tour usually starts from 70 for 1 person group tour. If you drive in for the day, leave barcelona early so you can spend tas much time as possible there. Novatel run several shuttle buses a day from barcelona book online. There are 2 bus that run from arinsal to arcalis and 3 buses returning, they run 7 days a week and the times are below. I tried to search for cars to rent in andorra but they do not have any available at that. Barcelona and andorra are both in the same time zone europemadrid. Vallnord arcalis ski resort resort and ski area overview. Dec 24, 2010 andorra is one hour and a half from girona airport, a perfect destination for sky during winter. Travel restrictions may apply and transportation services are subject to change. Do you want a map that gives you the probable stopping points and halfway point of your journey. The geographic midpoint between barcelona and andorra is in 42.
Map showing the andorran ski resort of ordinoarcalis, andorra and nearby ski areas and airports. The drive in was absolutely gorgeous as we slowly climbed from barcelona to andorra through the pyrenees mountains to the north, over rolling hills and across 200 km. How to take a day trip to andorra from barcelona foxnomad. Apart from the trip distance, refer directions from barcelona to andorra for road driving directions.
Having a private taxi, minibus or coach waiting for your group while arriving to barcelona airport is eventually the most relaxing beginning for your. A very popular tour is the three countries in one day spain, france and andorra tour from barcelona, which takes in the french town of montlouis, the. Check out the fine details of the quince metros face in ordino arcalis andorra ahead of tomorrows comp. Taking a look at the forecast over the coming week and the average daytime maximum will be around 7c, with a high of 14c expected on monday afternoon. You can also try a different route while coming back by adding multiple destinations. Most visitors to barcelona, spain, arent aware that they can easily visit the sixth smallest country in europe by taking a day trip to nearby andorra. Vallnord offers a smaller ski area to grandvalira, but its total ski area of 90km is nothing to sniff at and with it comes a host of highspeed detachable four and sixseater chairs and the best snowfall record in the principality. The andorran ski resort of ordinoarcalis has direct access to 24km 15 miles of downhill skiing, with 24 marked pistes, served by a total of 14 ski lifts the ski resort itself is at 1,940m 6,365ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. But to get to the northern valleys of arinsal, pal and arcalis is difficult without a car. Watch live video of fwt in vallnordarcalis, andorra red bull. Reserve a table at restaurant etapes, barcelona on tripadvisor.
Barcelona and andorra are two places that i probably wouldnt have thought to visit on my own. We started driving around 9am to make it from barcelona to andorra, a new country for all of us, by lunchtime 1pm. The distance between barcelona to andorra is 269 km by road. Discover three countries in just one day on a fullday tour to baga, axlesthermes, and andorra from barcelona. I suggest you drive right thru the country and stop in the towns on the way back i particularly recommned ordino and les escaldes. Get a sneak peek of the mountain with each vallnord arcalis webcam stationed at various locations. Jul 24, 2015 the mysterious country andorra wasnt on my original itinerary for europe this summer. The best hotels closest to arcalis ski resort 2020 updated. Spain, andorra, and france 1day tour from barcelona 2020. Oct 05, 2017 most visitors to barcelona, spain, arent aware that they can easily visit the sixth smallest country in europe by taking a day trip to nearby andorra. Vallnord arcalis webcams are provided to onthesnow by the resort and are updated through their webpage. The station i am interested in is the one where the.
Distance barcelona andorra air line, driving route, midpoint. To find the map for the driving distance from barcelona to andorra, please enter the source and destination and then select the driving mode. The drive to where you are going is around three hours but the roads up to andorra have improved a lot over the years. There is widespread community transmission in andorra. Highly unlikely, because neither catalonia nor andorra are interested. Weather forecast for ordinoarcalis ski resort andorra. Freeride junior tour ordino arcalis by dynastar 3 competition arcalis on saturday or sunday depending of fwt. It takes around two and threequarter hours to get from barcelona to andorra by car, traveling mainly on the c16 road. The best and most economical way to travel by bus between andorra and barcelona. Andorras newest ski area with ultra modern lifts is located in one of the countrys most beautiful mountain valleys, also offering some of the principalitys more challenging skiing above.
Buses between barcelona and andorra and more destinations. The 7 day weather forecast summary for ordinoarcalis, andorra. To calculate the price for your transfers just use the calculator below, and for the timetable for shared transfers just scroll down to the bottom of the page. Pal, arinsal connected by a gondola and ordinoarcalis which remains a separate centre. Now you can also travel by plane, landing in one of the nearest international airports, like those of barcelona, reus and toulouse. Andorra has two large skiable domains formed by the union of several ski resorts. The arcalis via ordino is ranked number 5 of the pyrenees. Since 2005, the arcalis will bewas climbed in the following big tour stages. Skiing, snowboarding and all winter sports involve risk of serious injury or death. Stage 7 leaves from barcelona and will make its way through 224km of steep hills back towards the french border before finishing in andorra arcalis, an andorran ski resort in the pyrenees. It is located in spain, catalonia, barcelona, bergueda, puigreig espana, catalunya, barcelona, bergueda, puigreig. The bus trip from barcelona and back takes 7 hours. Barcelona to andorra 3 ways to travel via bus, rideshare. Enjoy andorra it has a lively and lovely atmosphere.
Save on popular hotels near arcalis ski resort, arcalis. This page offers information about how to get to arcalis from arinsal as well as on and off piste guided tours. Arcalis is a high pyrenean ski resort in andorra and lies in the northwestern corner of the border parish administrative division of ordino. Browse expedias selection of 493 hotels and places to stay closest to arcalis ski resort. Arcalis offers probably the best skiing and snowboarding in the whole of andorra. It has the worlds highest life expectancy 85 years old and is considered a tax haven, which results in competitive shopping prices. The average minimum temperature for the week ahead will be around 3c, dipping to its lowest on wednesday morning at 1c. Buy your ticket and locate your andbus at all times descarrega lapp en ios android. The finish to this stage will be at an elevation of 2240m above sea level, making it one of the highest stage finishes in the competitions history. Tourism accounts for around 80% of gdp in andorra, therefore the small city is moulded around the framework of accommodating visitors. The best hotels closest to arcalis ski resort 2020. Reservations, prices and bus schedules with best connections between andorra and barcelona bus. Distance barcelona andorra air line, driving route. Find all the transport options for your trip from barcelona to andorra right here.
Andorra skiing transfers from barcelona airport to andorra. Located in the pyrenees, andorra is a small country of high mountain peaks and narrow valleys where numerous rivers flow, ideal to enjoy nature, skiing and snowboarding. View a map with driving directions using your preferred map provider. The ordinoarcalis ski resort andorra forum tripadvisor. Specific information about each route can be found by clicking the route in the search results. I tried to search for cars to rent in andorra but they do not have any available at that time. The worlds best perform under pressure in vallnordarcalis, andorra, to claim their spots for the finals. Scroll to the right to see vallnord arcalis weather forecasts and wind for the next seven days. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising.