Rules for visiting Vallnord / Pal-Arinsal
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.
The resort lies within Parc Natural Comunal de les Valls del Comapedrosa (around Arinsal, La Massana; the ski area is not inside the park), so its public-use rules also apply. Source: comapedrosa.ad
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- With conditionsIn La Massana, wild camping for groups of more than 3 tents or for more than 2 nights requires authorisation from the Comú (fine of 100 €). At the resort, you may not stay in the activity areas outside opening hours.Source: altaveu.com
- Permit requiredIn the Parc Natural del Comapedrosa, camping with more than 3 tents requires authorisation from the park.Source: comapedrosa.ad
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- With conditionsOnly in the areas for caravans and campervans (Caubella in Pal, Comallempla in Arinsal), 48 h maximum. Camping, putting out awnings or tables, and pitching tents are prohibited. If snowfall is forecast, the area may be evacuated and overnight stays banned.Source: skiandorra.ad
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsWith a lift pass (Mountain Pass). From 9:00 to 17:00 you go up along the circuits (Verdet, Pla de la Cot, Serra, Coll de la Botella, Setúria; Tossa and Sabina in Arinsal) and come down on the pistes. From 17:00 to 22:00, only marked pistes. Prohibited from 22:00 to 9:00.Source: palarinsal.com
- With conditionsPedestrians with a lift pass may only use the Serra Inferior and El Planell pistes (Pal) and Marrades (Arinsal). Ski touring is not allowed on the snowshoe circuits. If you go up the piste in a group, do so in single file and along one side.Source: skiandorra.ad
🐕 Dogs
- ProhibitedIn winter season, dogs and other animals are not allowed in the regulated activity areas, in the sledding area, or while ski touring. Accredited guide, assistance and therapy dogs are exempt.Source: skiandorra.ad
- With conditionsIn the Parc Natural del Comapedrosa, dogs must be on a leash.Source: comapedrosa.ad
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- ProhibitedLighting fires is prohibited in the Parc Natural del Comapedrosa. In the resort's caravan areas, fires on the ground are not allowed. In the rest of La Massana, any fire or barbecue must be reported to the Comú beforehand.Source: comapedrosa.ad
🛷 Sledging
- With conditionsOnly in the two sledding areas (Pedres Blanques II in Pal and Jardín de Nieve in Arinsal), with a lift pass and going up on the conveyor belt. Going down in ski boots or with bags or cardboard is not allowed. Children under 5 must be accompanied.Source: skiandorra.ad
📋 Other rules
- ProhibitedDriving motor vehicles in the Pal Arinsal ski area without EMAP authorisation (fine of 1.500 €) and in the Parc Natural del Comapedrosa without authorisation from the Comú (fine of 3.000 €) is prohibited.Source: altaveu.com
- ProhibitedSnowmobiles may not use public roads or marked ski pistes, except for resort and rescue services.Source: skiandorra.ad
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Vallnord / Pal-Arinsal?
- With conditions. In La Massana, wild camping for groups of more than 3 tents or for more than 2 nights requires authorisation from the Comú (fine of 100 €). At the resort, you may not stay in the activity areas outside opening hours. Permit required. In the Parc Natural del Comapedrosa, camping with more than 3 tents requires authorisation from the park.
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at Vallnord / Pal-Arinsal?
- With conditions. Only in the areas for caravans and campervans (Caubella in Pal, Comallempla in Arinsal), 48 h maximum. Camping, putting out awnings or tables, and pitching tents are prohibited. If snowfall is forecast, the area may be evacuated and overnight stays banned.
- Can you skin up the slopes at Vallnord / Pal-Arinsal?
- With conditions. With a lift pass (Mountain Pass). From 9:00 to 17:00 you go up along the circuits (Verdet, Pla de la Cot, Serra, Coll de la Botella, Setúria; Tossa and Sabina in Arinsal) and come down on the pistes. From 17:00 to 22:00, only marked pistes. Prohibited from 22:00 to 9:00. With conditions. Pedestrians with a lift pass may only use the Serra Inferior and El Planell pistes (Pal) and Marrades (Arinsal). Ski touring is not allowed on the snowshoe circuits. If you go up the piste in a group, do so in single file and along one side.
- Can you bring a dog to Vallnord / Pal-Arinsal?
- Prohibited. In winter season, dogs and other animals are not allowed in the regulated activity areas, in the sledding area, or while ski touring. Accredited guide, assistance and therapy dogs are exempt. With conditions. In the Parc Natural del Comapedrosa, dogs must be on a leash.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at Vallnord / Pal-Arinsal?
- Prohibited. Lighting fires is prohibited in the Parc Natural del Comapedrosa. In the resort's caravan areas, fires on the ground are not allowed. In the rest of La Massana, any fire or barbecue must be reported to the Comú beforehand.
- Where can you go sledging at Vallnord / Pal-Arinsal?
- With conditions. Only in the two sledding areas (Pedres Blanques II in Pal and Jardín de Nieve in Arinsal), with a lift pass and going up on the conveyor belt. Going down in ski boots or with bags or cardboard is not allowed. Children under 5 must be accompanied.
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.