La Massana
Hosts Pal Arinsal ski resort (63km, joined Grandvalira Resorts 2022/23), family-friendly skiing, population 8,500, Coma Pedrosa access.
La Massana hosts the Pal Arinsal ski resort—historically part of Vallnord before joining Grandvalira Resorts in the 2022/23 season—offering 63 kilometers of skiing across 47 slopes in a more intimate setting than the massive Grandvalira. Population of 8,500 makes this one of Andorra's larger parishes, with the town of La Massana serving as the main settlement alongside the ski villages of Pal and Arinsal. A gondola from La Massana town provides slope access. The resort positions itself as family-friendly, contrasting with the party atmosphere at Pas de la Casa. Northwestern Andorra's valleys characterize the parish geography, with traditional mountain architecture surviving alongside modern ski infrastructure. Summer transforms the area into a hiking and mountain biking destination, with the Coma Pedrosa peak (2,942m, Andorra's highest) accessible from the parish. Pal-Arinsal's inclusion in Grandvalira Resorts allows season pass integration while maintaining operational distinctiveness. By 2026, La Massana's trajectory depends on whether Pal Arinsal captures market share as a gentler alternative to crowded Grandvalira, whether summer tourism develops further, and whether real estate prices following Grandvalira Resorts integration stabilize.