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'''Arinsal''' ({{IPA-ca|əɾinˈsaɫ}}, {{IPA-ca|aɾinˈsaɫ|local}}) is a village in [[Andorra]], set at an altitude of between 1550 and 2560 metres, close to the border with [[Spain]] at [[Tor, Pallars]]. In the summer Arinsal is home to walkers and bikers, as well as those who just want to relax in the mountain scenery. In the winter, it offers skiing and snowboarding for beginners, as well as a good selection of runs for intermediates.
'''Arinsal''' ({{IPA|ca|aɾinˈzal}}) is a village in [[Andorra]], set at an altitude of between 1550 and 2560 metres, close to the border with [[Spain]] at [[Tor, Pallars]]. In the summer Arinsal is home to walkers and bikers, as well as those who just want to relax in the mountain scenery. In the winter, it offers skiing and snowboarding for beginners, as well as a good selection of runs for intermediates.


==Overview==
==Overview==
The first ski lifts were installed in Arinsal in 1973 by Josep Serra, but the ski area was then taken over by the Comú of [[La Massana]] soon after. Over the years following, the ski areas of [[Pal, Andorra|Pal]] and [[Ordino-Arcalis]] were developed. In 2001, the resorts of Pal and Arinsal were linked by a cablecar for the first time, and then in 2004, the area of Vallnord was created comprising three ski resorts: Arinsal, Pal, and Ordino-Arcalis, all covered under the same [[Vallnord]] lift pass. Although the skiing in Andorra is split between Vallnord and Grandvalira, the association of Ski Andorra brings information together and works on initiatives to promote skiing in Andorra.
The first ski lifts were installed in Arinsal in 1973 by Josep Serra, but the ski area was then taken over by the Comú of [[La Massana]] soon after. Over the years following, the ski areas of [[Pal, Andorra|Pal]] and [[Ordino-Arcalis]] were developed. In 2001, the resorts of Pal and Arinsal were linked by a cablecar for the first time, and then in 2004, the area of Vallnord was created comprising three ski resorts: Arinsal, Pal, and Ordino-Arcalis, all covered under the same [[Vallnord]] lift pass. Although the skiing in Andorra is split between Vallnord and Grandvalira, the association of Ski Andorra brings information together and works on initiatives to promote skiing in Andorra.


In the summer months the ski resort in Arinsal transforms into the [[Vallnord Bike Park]]. This is one of the largest bike resorts in southern Europe and is made up of both cross country and downhill circuits. The downhill trails in the Vallnord Bike Park cover a wide range of terrain and cater for different abilities. The difficulty of the runs is broken down into 2 easy runs, 6 medium runs, 7 difficult and 2 very difficult runs.
In the summer months the ski resort in Arinsal transforms into the [[Vallnord Bike Park]]. This is one of the largest bike resorts in southern Europe and is made up of both cross country and downhill circuits. The downhill trails in the Vallnord Bike Park cover a wide range of terrain and cater for different abilities. The difficulty of the runs is broken down into 2 easy runs, 6 medium runs, 7 difficult and 2 very difficult runs.

===Heliport===
There are two heliports in the area &mdash; one in [[La Massana]] town (the Heliport Terra Guindaldes) and one in Arinsal, both providing commercial helicopter services.<ref name="ha1">[http://www.heliand.com/ Heliand] Serveis (2009). {{in lang|ca}}</ref> In addition, there is a heliport in the capital, [[Andorra la Vella Heliport]]. There are no scheduled passenger flights to these heliports, but it is possible to book taxi flights from [[Barcelona–El Prat Airport|Barcelona]], [[Lleida–Alguaire Airport|Lleida]], [[Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport|Perpignan]], or [[Toulouse–Blagnac Airport|Toulouse]] airports for fixed prices.<ref>[http://all-andorra.com/rent-a-helicopter-in-andorra/ Rent a helicopter in Andorra]</ref> There is no airport in Andorra. The nearest one is [[Andorra–La Seu d'Urgell Airport]] in Spain around 12&nbsp;km from the border.

==See also==
==See also==
*[[Vallnord]]
*[[Vallnord]]
* {{portal-inline|Andorra}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{Wikivoyage-inline}}
* {{Wikivoyage-inline}}

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[[Category:Populated places in Andorra]]
[[Category:Populated places in Andorra]]
[[Category:La Massana]]
Arinsal es un pueblo de La Massana, una de las siete parroquias de Andorra.

Está situado en el valle del río Arinsal a 1.467 metros de altitud. Dentro de su territorio se encuentran los picos de Coma Pedrosa, Medecorba y el Pla de l´Estany, que son los más altos del país. El pico de Arinsal limita las parroquias de La Massana y Ordino.

La iglesia del pueblo está dedicada a Sant Andreu y es de estilo románico con un campanario de planta cuadrada.

Su población es de 800 habitantes, pero recibe un gran número de turistas durante todo el año, sobre todo en temporada alta, que en Andorra es de noviembre a finales de abril, debido a que es uno de los países referentes para la práctica del esquí, el snowboard y los deportes de montaña.

La Fiesta Mayor se celebra la tercera semana de agosto y el día de su patrón, San Andrés, se conmemora el 30 de noviembre.

El primer remonte que se instaló fue en 1973 gracias a Josep Serra. En 2001 se enlazó el sector de Arinsal con el de Pal mediante un teleférico y tres años después se produjo la unión comercial de las estaciones de Pal-Arinsal y Ordino-Arcalís, fundando así Vallnord.

Latest revision as of 07:20, 8 October 2024

Arinsal
Arinsal is located in Andorra
Arinsal
Arinsal
Location in Andorra
Coordinates: 42°34′N 1°29′E / 42.567°N 1.483°E / 42.567; 1.483
Country Andorra
ParishLa Massana
Elevation
1,467 m (4,813 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total
1,722

Arinsal (Catalan pronunciation: [aɾinˈzal]) is a village in Andorra, set at an altitude of between 1550 and 2560 metres, close to the border with Spain at Tor, Pallars. In the summer Arinsal is home to walkers and bikers, as well as those who just want to relax in the mountain scenery. In the winter, it offers skiing and snowboarding for beginners, as well as a good selection of runs for intermediates.

Overview

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The first ski lifts were installed in Arinsal in 1973 by Josep Serra, but the ski area was then taken over by the Comú of La Massana soon after. Over the years following, the ski areas of Pal and Ordino-Arcalis were developed. In 2001, the resorts of Pal and Arinsal were linked by a cablecar for the first time, and then in 2004, the area of Vallnord was created comprising three ski resorts: Arinsal, Pal, and Ordino-Arcalis, all covered under the same Vallnord lift pass. Although the skiing in Andorra is split between Vallnord and Grandvalira, the association of Ski Andorra brings information together and works on initiatives to promote skiing in Andorra.

In the summer months the ski resort in Arinsal transforms into the Vallnord Bike Park. This is one of the largest bike resorts in southern Europe and is made up of both cross country and downhill circuits. The downhill trails in the Vallnord Bike Park cover a wide range of terrain and cater for different abilities. The difficulty of the runs is broken down into 2 easy runs, 6 medium runs, 7 difficult and 2 very difficult runs.

Heliport

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There are two heliports in the area — one in La Massana town (the Heliport Terra Guindaldes) and one in Arinsal, both providing commercial helicopter services.[1] In addition, there is a heliport in the capital, Andorra la Vella Heliport. There are no scheduled passenger flights to these heliports, but it is possible to book taxi flights from Barcelona, Lleida, Perpignan, or Toulouse airports for fixed prices.[2] There is no airport in Andorra. The nearest one is Andorra–La Seu d'Urgell Airport in Spain around 12 km from the border.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Heliand Serveis (2009). (in Catalan)
  2. ^ Rent a helicopter in Andorra
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  • Arinsal travel guide from Wikivoyage

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