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Una de las actividades más económica y saludable que ofrece Andorra es el senderismo. Sus montañas y valles están llenas de rincones y caminos por descubrir que ofrecen una jornada de paseo diferente y llena de sorpresas. Encontrarás rutas para todos los niveles: familiares, amateurs, profesionales... Cada una de ellas ofrece una singularidad diferente y se nutre de lo mejor de la naturaleza. En gran parte de las rutas podrás observar la flora y fauna más representativa del país. Además, la mayoría tienen como resultado lugares fascinantes, como lagos, picos, miradores o espacios verdes donde poder relajarse. 

TREKKING

Routes and Paths of Andorra

One of the most inexpensive and the healthiest activities that Andorra offers is hiking. Its mountains and valleys are full of corners and roads to discover that offer a different day of walking and full of surprises. You will find routes for all levels: family, amateurs, professionals... Each of them offers a different uniqueness and is nourished by the best of nature. On most of the routes you can observe the country's most representative flora and fauna. On top of that, most of them end up in fascinating places, such as lakes, peaks, viewpoints or green spaces where you can relax.

FLAT AND LEVEL ROUTES

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camino entremesaigues andorra senderismo guiand guia andorra

1h 30min

Escaldes

280m

The Entremesaigües route, located in the Madriu-Perafita-Claror valley, is a path 4 kilometres long and 280 metres of positive and negative slope, making it an easy route. It starts about 100 metres above the start of the road from La Plana to Engolasters and runs close to the river Claror and Perafita. It is an ideal route to complete with the family and to enjoy the surroundings, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. 

sendero pico de casamanya andorra senderismo con guiand la guia de andorra

3h

Ordino

750m

Located between the parishes of Ordino and Canillo, the peak of Casamanya enjoys a privileged location, as it is in the center of the country. Despite its medium difficulty, it is one of the most frequented routes in the country thanks to the magnificent views that can be seen from the top, at 2,740 meters. For those less accustomed to hiking, the ascent path can be completed in approximately two hours and the return is made by the same route. 

sendero pico del estanyo, senderismo con guiand la guia turistica de andorra

4h 30min

Ordino

1,175m


From 2.915 meters high, the Estanyó peak is Andorra's second highest mountain. Located in Ordino's parish, inside the Sorteny's Valley Natural Park, this territory was declared Biosphere's Patrimony since October 2020. The route is 11.7 kilometers long and an ascension of 1.175 meters, which allows the entire route to be completed in 4 or 5 hours.

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1h 10min

Escaldes

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This is an inter-parish path that links Andorra la Vella, Escaldes-Engordany and La Massana. It is a flat and very pleasant route. All along the way you can contemplate the contrast between nature and the more modern civilisation of Andorra. There are several rest areas and a couple of viewpoints. The path can be accessed from the three parishes it links. 

El trayecto de esta ruta se encuentra entre Ordino y la estación de esquí de Arcalís. El camino permite descubrir un valle que fue explotado por sus minas de hierro. El recorrido se extiende a lo largo de un río de montaña y está decorado con numerosas estatuas y obras de metal realizadas por artistas internacionales. 

1h 10min

Ordino

126m

The route is located between Ordino and the Arcalís ski resort. The road allows you to discover a valley that was exploited by its iron mines. The route extends along a mountain river and is decorated with numerous statues and metal works made by international artists.

El Valle del Madriu-Perafita-Claror se extiende a lo largo de más de 12 km y es considerada una de las más amplias del país. Forma parte de Encamp, Andorra la Vella, Sant Julià de Lòria y Escaldes-Engordany y alberga una gran variedad de especies animales, entre las que destacamos el corzo, el muflón, el jabalí, el zorro o la marmota. Su punto más alto es el pico de la Portelleta (2.905m). 

4h

Comella

965m

The Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley extends over more than 12 km and is considered one of the largest in the country. It is part of Encamp, Andorra la Vella, Sant Julià de Lòria and Escaldes-Engordany and houses a wide variety of animal species, among those we can highlight the roe deer, the mouflon, the wild boar, the fox or the marmot. Its highest point is the Portalleta's peak (2,905m).

Imagen del Camí del Gall en Canillo

4h 40 min

Canillo

285m

It takes its name from the grouse (forest roosters) that live in that habitat. It has all the elements that make a perfect hiking day: a beautiful route, rivers, streams, Tibetan bridges, waterfalls, forests, pegs and thick vegetation, all located in the parish of Canillo. The itinerary is marked by a red rooster that can be found painted on rocks, posters ...

Canillo-Meritxell. Este camino se inicia en el pueblo de Canillo, desde la capilla de la Santa Cruz. También puede empezarse desde Prats, al lado de la iglesia, donde está señalizado como camino real o de Meritxell. Es un camino de peregrinaje antiguo donde se pueden encontrar varios cruceros (cruces de piedra que indican la ruta que hay que seguir para poder llegar al santuario). Es un recorrido ideal para disfrutar con la familia y amigos tranquilamente.

1h 30min

Canillo

150m

This path starts in the town of Canillo, from the chapel of the Holy Cross. You can also start from Prats, near-by the church, where it is marked as a royal road or Meritxell. It is an ancient pilgrimage path where you can find several cruises (stone crosses that indicate the path to follow to reach the sanctuary). It is an ideal tour to enjoy with family and friends calmly.

Puente en el Camí de les Pardines de Andorra

2h 10min

Escaldes

0m

This path has a large parking area. It can be accessed from Encamp, by the Corts road. The road goes to the Engolasters' Lake, one of the most prominent in Andorra. It has a maximum altitude of 1,620 m and the trail is simple and easy to do. It is ideal to do with young children, since almost all the way is flat. During the path you can also see Les Pardines botanical garden and several viewpoints and rivers of interest.

Senderistas en el camino Tomb de les Neres Andorra

3h 

Canillo

300m

This route has a large parking area. It is accessed from Encamp, by the Corts road. The road goes to Lake Engolasters, one of the most prominent in Andorra. It has a maximum altitude of 1,620 m and the trail is simple and easy to do. It is ideal to do with young children, since almost all the way is flat. During the trip you can also see the botanical garden of Les Pardines and several viewpoints and rivers of interest.

Vistas desde el Pico de Comapedrosa en Andorra

7h

Arinsal

1,361m

It is a semi-circular route just over 14 km long that leads us to Andorra's highest peak. The itinerary goes through different types of roads and trails. It does not show a very high technical difficulty. But the distance and constancy of the road make it a route for people who are used to hiking all day and on mountain terrain.

Vista del camino de las fuentes en Escaldes Engordany

1h 30min

Escaldes

0m

The journey begins in a parking lot located just before reaching the Engolasters' Lake. From the beginning of the road you will find a panel with route information and several interesting data. One of this route's most outstanding features is that it is the first path enabled for blind people throughout Andorra. On top of that, along the route you will find several natural sources, hence the name of the route.

LAKES ROUTES

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Vista del Estany del Estanyó en Ordino

The Sorteny Valley's Natural Park, declared a Biosphere Reserve since October 2020, has a 1080 hectares area and stands out for its great floral richness. In this area you can find more than 700 plant species (plants with seeds necessary for reproduction) and, adding it all, more than 50 are endemic species of the Pyrenees.

2h 30min

Ordino

520m

Estany de Juclar

The Juclar's lake is located at an altitude of 2,300 m. The route to the pond begins in the Incles Valley, in the parish of Canillo. It is the largest in surface area and depth in Andorra, and thanks to the pure waters we can find species such as the Pyrenean newt. A few metres from the first pond, we can also find the Juclar Refuge, as well as the second pond.

2h 50min

Incles

470m

Vista panorámica del Estany del Meligar_

Located in the parish of Encamp, the Estany of Meligar is a lake at 2440 metres altitude that forms part of an itinerary known as the Circo de Pessons, which begins its route at the Grau Roig parking area, specifically at the base of the El Cubill restaurant.

3h 20min

Encamp

372m

Foto panorámica Estany del Siscaró

The Estany del Siscaró is a mirror of crystalline water located in the Incles Valley at an altitude of 2,325 metres above sea level.

The path to the lake begins in the Incles Valley, crossing perfectly signposted forest areas that pass by the Riú del Siscaró waterfall, the Cabana del Siscaró and end at the lake. It is an itinerary with some slope, but suitable for the whole family if you do it at your own pace.

 

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2h 30min

Incles

510m

Lago de Cabana Sorda en el Valle de Incles Andorra

Going into the Incles Valley is always an occasion to discover unique landscapes. In the narrow road's 1.5 kilometer is marked the beginning of the path that leads us to the Cabana Sorda's Lake. Located 2.290 meters high, it has a refuge near-by with a capacity of 20 people.

2h 30min

Incles

470m

Estany de Tristaina. Los lagos de Tristaina son un conjunto de 3 pequeños lagos situados en la parroquia de Ordino. Esta travesía no supone un reto, ya que el desnivel no es demasiado grande, aún así, es mejor ir preparados, ya que en la montaña nunca se sabe qué tiempo podrá hacer. El punto de inicio de este recorrido comienza en la estación de esquí de Vallnord, en Arcalís.

The Tristaina's lakes are a group of 3 small lakes located in the parish of Ordino.  This route is not a challenge, since the unevenness is not too high, but it is better to be prepared, since in the mountains you never know what weather you will face. The starting point of this tour begins at the Vallnord ski resort, in Arcalís.

2h 15min

Arcalis

210m

Llac de Pessons. Para llegar hasta el lago encontramos una caminata de dificultad moderada durante la cual podemos ver una variedad paisajística muy rica e interesante. La ruta se encuentra en un hermoso valle en la parroquia de Encamp y empieza en el aparcamiento de El Cubil, en la estación de esquí Grau Roig. 

To reach the lake we find a path of moderate difficulty on which we can see a very rich and interesting landscape variety. The route is located in a beautiful valley in the parish of Encamp and begins in the El Cubil car park, at the Grau Roig ski resort.

5h

Encamp

700

Estanys Montmalus. La ruta es de dificultad media. Se trata de un bello itinerario natural que se inicia en el parking del Cubil, en el sector Grau Roig de Grandvalira. Se debe ascender por la pista de esquí de Montmalús (siguiendo la línea del telesquí en dirección sur) hasta llegar al collado (2.704m de altitud), donde se ubica el lago y el refugio de montaña. Durante el camino se pueden ver otros lagos y otras formaciones naturales. 

MONTMALÚS' LAKE

The route is of medium difficulty. It is a beautiful natural itinerary that begins in the Cubil car park, in the Grau Roig sector of Grandvalira. You have to climb the Montmalús's ski slope (following the ski lift line in the south direction) until you reach the hill (2,704m altitude), where the lake and the mountain refuge are located. Along the way you can see other lakes and other natural formations.

4h 40m

Grau Roig

600m

Llac d'Engolasters. Este lago forma parte de los puntos de interés icónicos de Andorra, por su fácil acceso y por las increíbles vistas que le rodean. El lago tiene una toma de 178 metros de longitud que se utiliza para generar una gran cantidad de electricidad del país a partir de la utilización de energía hidráulica. Además, es una ubicación ideal para pasar un fin de semana tranquilo en familia y rodeado de naturaleza.

This lake is part of Andorra's iconic interest points, for its easy access and for the incredible views that surround it. The lake is 178 meters long and is used to generate a large amount of electricity in the country from the use of hydraulic energy. It is also an ideal location to spend a quiet family weekend and surrounded by nature.

2h

Encamp

350m

Estany de els truites. La ruta empieza en la pista que se encuentra al final de la carretera en dirección al Grau de Comapedrosa. A lo largo del recorrido se pasa por varios puentes de madera, unas pendientes bastantes pronunciadas y varios senderos naturales llenos de flora y fauna. 

The Truites pond is located right next to the Coma Pedrosa refuge, at an altitude of 2,250 metres. The path that we must follow to get there is the GR11, which begins in Prats Sobirans, Arinsal. The route has a total difference in altitude of about 680 meters and is of medium difficulty. 

3h 30min

Arinsal

680m

Estany de l'angonella. Este recorrido empieza en el entrañable pueblo de Llorts. Durante el camino se atraviesa un pinar de pino rojo que poco a poco se va substituyendo por una de pino negro. A 2.234m se encuentra el refugio de la Angonella en un entorno encantador, desde donde se puede disfrutar del magnífico circo glacial rodeado por el pico de Arcalís, de Cataperdís, y de las Fuentes.

LA ANGONELLA'S POND

This tour begins in the charming town of Llorts. Along the way a red pine forest is crossed, which is gradually replaced by a black pine one. At 2,234m you can find the Angonella refuge in a charming environment, from where you can enjoy the magnificent glacial circus surrounded by the peaks of Arcalís, Cataperdís, and Las Fuentes.

6h 30min

Llorts

1,015m

Estany de la Nou. Para acceder a la ruta, se debe aparcar un poco más arriba de el km 4 de la carretera de La Comella. Desde allí, se toma un camino hacia el collado de Prat Primer, pasando por el refugio del mismo nombre. Y, siguiendo las señales de GRP, se llega hasta el lago. El agua de este, a diferencia de la de otros lagos de los Pirineos, no está helada del todo, ya que se nutre de las aguas freáticas que circulan por el subsuelo.

LA NOU'S POND

To access the route, you must park a little higher than km 4 of the Comella road. From there, you take a path to the Prat Primer pass, passing through the shelter by the same name. And, following the GRP signs, you will reach the lake. The water of the latter, unlike that of other lakes in the Pyrenees, is not completely freezing, since it feeds on the groundwater that circulates in the subsoil.

4h 30min

Conangle

400m

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