Andorra Ski Resorts Gear Up for Record Easter Boom with Deep Snow and 300km Pistes

Andorra's ski resorts are preparing for one of the strongest Easter periods in recent years, with snow depths exceeding three metres at high altitudes, nearly 300km of pistes open across Grandvalira, Pal Arinsal, and Ordino Arcalís, and sunny weather ahead.

Grandvalira offers more than 200km of slopes in excellent condition, while Pal Arinsal and Ordino Arcalís have all their pistes operational. Beyond skiing, resorts have extended activities into mid-April, including freeride zones, snowshoe hikes, snowmobile routes, family play areas, live music, après-ski gatherings, and high-end dining on mountain terraces.

Destinia reports a 15% rise in bookings compared to last year, driven by heavy snowfalls and Easter falling earlier than in 2025. March hotel occupancy has outperformed 2025 levels, with Hesperia Andorra at 50% and room for last-minute arrivals. Ski Serveis has lift passes booked through 2 April, largely from forward-planning international guests such as Britons. Albert Mora of the Andorran Hotel Association described reservations as "going well," urging caution until season-end figures emerge. Hesperia director Josep Maria Serra deemed the first quarter positive versus the previous low-snow year, expecting late surges. Ski Serveis manager Jordi Orozco warned of rising accommodation and lift prices, estimating a week-long stay at around €1,500 per person excluding flights—on par with Alpine packages including travel.

This rebound follows February's 17.1% drop in visitors to 607,610, according to Statistics Department data. Overnight stays fell just 0.8% to 386,893 (63.7% of total), but day visitors plunged 35.6% to 220,717 (36.3%). French arrivals declined 55.7%, mirroring a 61.2% vehicle drop at Pas de la Casa from France's RN-20 closure, with overall entries there down 61.6%. Spanish visitors rose 3% to 355,953, with a 2.1% vehicle increase at that border. Other nationalities grew 16%. Total vehicles entered fell 16.6% to 266,987, with passenger cars off 17.4% and heavy vehicles down 0.2%; Spanish cars gained 1.9% and heavy vehicles 6.4%, while French cars dropped 61.6% and heavy vehicles 43.3%.

Skiing drew 54% of visitors (66% of overnighters), ahead of shopping at 18.9% (58.9% for day-trippers). Average stays reached 3.3 nights, up from 3.2, with hotels hosting 66.4% of tourists. Canillo topped overnights at 304,218, followed by Andorra la Vella and Encamp.

Year-to-date through February, vehicle entries declined 12.2%, with French down 43.5% and Spanish off 0.2%. Over the past 12 months, 4.1 million vehicles entered: 1.19 million via France and 2.91 million from Spain. Total visitors fell 2.5%, as a 10.2% tourist increase offset a 12.1% excursionist decline.

Grandvalira and Pal Arinsal plan to close on 6 April, Ordino Arcalís on 12 April. Highlights include the 4 April Mamba Race on Àliga piste, organised by Joan Verdú with a 2km obstacle course and closing party, alongside Dollo Day by Henrik Harlaut at Sunset Park Peretol for freestyle enthusiasts of all levels.

The government expects around 66,000 vehicles, mostly Spanish, peaking on 2-3 April as in 2025, with special traffic controls in place. Separately, Mallorcan visitors have surged, with over 68,000 travelling to Andorra from October 2024 to October 2025 via the direct Palma-Andorra–La Seu d'Urgell flight, including a January 2025 peak of 20,796—more than triple the prior year.