Pal Arinsal Ski Resort Sets Records with 460K Ski Days in 2025-26 Season

Pal Arinsal ski resort has closed its 2025-2026 winter season with record activity, achieving the best results since joining Grandvalira Resorts in 2022-2023. The domain sold 460,788 ski days, a 9.1% increase from the previous year, despite operating for just 123 days—10 fewer than last winter.

Exceptional snowfall, the heaviest in 22 years with 540 cm accumulated (34% more than before), played a key role. This allowed snow depths of around two metres, over 90% piste openness from January onward—often reaching 100%—and a 35% drop in artificial snow production water use. Conditions boosted daily performance, with a single-day record of 6,761 skiers on 15 February.

The season started strongly over the Puríssima bridge and Christmas period. January saw 24% higher billing than recent years, while February grew more modestly at 5% amid adverse weekend weather and the RN20 road closure to France. March rebounded with 16% growth, rounding out a solid campaign.

Business quality improved markedly. Direct sales to customers rose 20.4%, one-day passes by 15%, and mid-stay passes (3-5 days) added nearly 16,000 ski days (+11%). Season passes like Nord Pass and Andorra Pass gained 13.76% in users, contributing about 6,000 extra days. Average spend per client increased 3.5%, online sales jumped 21% thanks to Mobile Pass rollout, ski school services grew 14%, and restaurant revenue 9.7%.

Growth spanned all visitor segments: adults +12.7%, juniors +11.1%, children +9%, and non-skiers +16.7%. Client satisfaction hit 8.91/10 per external surveys, up over two tenths, with a 95% recommendation rate. Spain dominated at 53% (Catalonia 26%), followed by UK/Ireland at 17% and Portugal at 10%. French visitors fell to 3% due to the road issue, while Andorrans held at 13%.

The season featured the ISMF Comapedrosa Andorra ski mountaineering World Cup, drawing 108 athletes from 20 countries. Weather cancelled the sprint but the Vertical Race—with nearly 700m positive elevation—went ahead successfully.

Financially, losses narrowed significantly from €3.7 million last year, though exact figures await confirmation. Without February's challenges, they could have dipped below €1 million, sources close to the resort indicated.

Attention now turns to summer, with the Bike Park and Bike World opening 20 June alongside the ANDBike Festival and a World Cup event in early July.