Can you sleep in a motorhome at Vallnord / Arcalís?

With conditions. During the winter season you cannot spend the night outside the authorised areas, which are signposted and supervised by resort staff. Ordino Arcalís has two: l'Hortell (50 spaces) and Planells (10 spaces).

Can you skin up the slopes at Vallnord / Arcalís?

With conditions. You need the Mountain Pass. It is only allowed on marked routes or slopes and during resort hours. From 7:00 to 17:30 there are routes by level: La Coma, Les Portelles, Hortell and Peyreguils. From 17:30 to 20:00 only Hortell, descending the red run l'Estadi.

Can you bring a dog to Vallnord / Arcalís?

Prohibited. In the months when the resort is open in winter, dogs are not allowed on the slopes.

Can you fly a drone at Vallnord / Arcalís?

Prohibited. Grandvalira Resorts bans the use of drones across its whole territory during resort hours.

Where can you go sledging at Vallnord / Arcalís?

Prohibited. The resort does not allow sleds on its premises for safety reasons. Snowbikes and snowscoots are not allowed either.

Rules for visiting Vallnord / Arcalís

What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.

🚐 Motorhomes and caravans

With conditionsDuring the winter season you cannot spend the night outside the authorised areas, which are signposted and supervised by resort staff. Ordino Arcalís has two: l'Hortell (50 spaces) and Planells (10 spaces).Source: ordinoarcalis.com

🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes

With conditionsYou need the Mountain Pass. It is only allowed on marked routes or slopes and during resort hours. From 7:00 to 17:30 there are routes by level: La Coma, Les Portelles, Hortell and Peyreguils. From 17:30 to 20:00 only Hortell, descending the red run l'Estadi.Source: ordinoarcalis.com

🐕 Dogs

ProhibitedIn the months when the resort is open in winter, dogs are not allowed on the slopes.Source: ordinoarcalis.com

🛸 Drones

ProhibitedGrandvalira Resorts bans the use of drones across its whole territory during resort hours.Source: ordinoarcalis.com

🛷 Sledging

ProhibitedThe resort does not allow sleds on its premises for safety reasons. Snowbikes and snowscoots are not allowed either.Source: ordinoarcalis.com

📋 Other rules

ProhibitedMotor vehicles are banned in the ski area all year round, except for resort activities. Snowmobiles not belonging to the resort and towing carts or trailers on the slopes are also banned.Source: skiandorra.ad
With conditionsPedestrians and snowshoers may not walk on the ski touring routes. They may only use the snowshoe trails and designated areas, from 9:00 to 17:00. Ski touring is prohibited during avalanche control work (PIDA).Source: skiandorra.ad

Frequently asked questions

Can you sleep in a motorhome at Vallnord / Arcalís?: With conditions. During the winter season you cannot spend the night outside the authorised areas, which are signposted and supervised by resort staff. Ordino Arcalís has two: l'Hortell (50 spaces) and Planells (10 spaces).
Can you skin up the slopes at Vallnord / Arcalís?: With conditions. You need the Mountain Pass. It is only allowed on marked routes or slopes and during resort hours. From 7:00 to 17:30 there are routes by level: La Coma, Les Portelles, Hortell and Peyreguils. From 17:30 to 20:00 only Hortell, descending the red run l'Estadi.
Can you bring a dog to Vallnord / Arcalís?: Prohibited. In the months when the resort is open in winter, dogs are not allowed on the slopes.
Can you fly a drone at Vallnord / Arcalís?: Prohibited. Grandvalira Resorts bans the use of drones across its whole territory during resort hours.
Where can you go sledging at Vallnord / Arcalís?: Prohibited. The resort does not allow sleds on its premises for safety reasons. Snowbikes and snowscoots are not allowed either.

Before you go

Rules collected on 11 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.