Andorra is a true paradise for hiking lovers. Andorra offers a wide variety of routes and paths for walking, 90% of the surface area of the Andorran country belongs to protected natural areas. There are thousands of signposted kilometres that form part of the magnificent itineraries that Andorra offers its visitors and residents.
On our Only Andorra website we want to provide you with as much information as possible on the best routes and itineraries for lovers of Andorra. We will explain it in detail below.
Hiking Routes in Andorra
Anyone can enjoy the hiking routes in Andorraregardless of the profile of the person. For beginners and beginners who are not in good physical shape. There is even a great variety of routes that can be done with childrenFor the little ones with a baby carrier or in a pushchair, as well as for older children with a certain physical endurance. And of course for lovers of long routes with higher mileage and gradients.
All hiking routes in Andorra offer the key element, nature and its magnificent landscapes. Near the nine parishes of the Andorran country, rivers flow with crystal-clear waters, lakes and green valleys. In autumn and spring, snow-capped peaks can be seen on the horizon, reminding us of the high altitude at which we are located.
In addition to attracting visitors to Andorra's nature, hiking routes often include other cultural attractions, helping them to get to know Andorran customs and traditions better. Andorra is ideal for nature lovers and trekking tourism. Different types of accommodation are offered: rural hotels in the heart of the mountains, sheltered refuges located on the highest peaks of Andorra, good signposting of the different routes, mountain huts that have been converted into traditional restaurants, etc.
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Estany de Junclà Hiking Route
The route of the Estany de Junclà is of moderate difficulty and length (4.57 km), its main attraction is to visit the largest lake in Andorra, Juclà, with more than 21 hectares of amplitude. During the route there is also another smaller lake "Segon", which is also beautiful to see. Nearby is the Junclà Refuge.is a refuge located in the high mountains, is ideal for nature lovers who want to experience the pleasure of sleeping at an altitude of 2,300 metres in Andorra and enjoy the fresh air.
Hiking route - Ruta del Ferro
The Iron Route is considered one of the easiest of the parish of Ordino, as well as the best place to enjoy nature and get to know the traditional culture. Along the route, iron (ferro in Catalan) is the protagonist along with the local flora and fauna. The route takes you on a journey through spaces related to iron. The museum is also home to a number of iron sculptures, such as the Rosell Forge and the Llorts Mine. It is a family hiking route The iron sculptures will awaken the imagination of the children and as we said before it is of easy difficulty and is 4.24 km away.
Llac d'Engolasters Hiking Route
A route in Andorra short and not too steep, easy to walkis undoubtedly the Ruta del Llac d'Engolasters. It starts in the village of Encamp (just in front of the Automobile Museum) and arrives at the well-known Andorran lake Engolasters. The lake is known for its hydroelectric power station and dam. If you decide to do this route, it is essential to complement it with a visit to the Electricity Museum.. During the itinerary of the Engolasters Lake route, visitors cross a forest and visit several traditional constructions such as "bordas", which evoke legends and myths with the enchanted, such as witches and black cats, as the main characters.
Camí de les Pardines Hiking Route
The Camí de les Pardines Route reaches the lake of Engolasters in the same way as the aforementioned route, but starts from a different starting point, and with a longer route, from Els Cortals d'Encamp. The The difficulty of the route is practically nilThere is not much gradient and the paths are spacious. During this route, apart from enjoying the beautiful landscape and appreciating a waterfall in the river Montuell, it is also a route for learning about the old reconstructed coal bunker and about the autochthonous flora that can be appreciated in the small botanical gardens along the Camí de les Pardines route.
Estany de la Nou Hiking Route
The route of the Estany de la Nou is ideal for those who want a route with more difficult, its distance is 7.1 km.. It starts in the Urbanisation La Comella, goes through high mountain areas and passes at about 2,280 metres above sea level, by the Claror refuge. where visitors can spend the night and enjoy the beautiful starry sky at night in a unique setting, as well as appreciate the magic of the next day's sunrise. The main objective of this route is the Nou Lake.But the whole route is beautiful as it takes place in the territory of the Cultural Landscape of the Vall del Madriu-Perafita-Claror, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
Coronallacs Hiking Route
The Coronallacs Route is one of the most difficult and demanding for experienced hikers who visit Andorra. It is also one of the most attractive routes. It has 5 stages with overnight stays in four typical Andorran refuges, Its full length is 90 km and the five stages are divided between 13 and 22 km each. The refuges are: Juclà, L'Illa, Comapedrosa and Sorteny.. The route of the Coronallacs route is circular.It starts and ends in Escaldes-Engordany. During this beautiful route you can appreciate different botanical gardens, tobacco plantations and orchards, fish farms, intact habitats with their varied fauna and of course the pure air without light pollution.
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Hiking with Children
Andorra is a perfect destination for different activities and hiking routes with children. If you want to share your passion for nature with your children, or if you are an educational centre and you are looking to organise a hiking activity at a privileged natural environmentAndorra is the star option by far. In Andorra there are numerous routes adapted to different levelsincluding the simplest ones that can be done by small children.
Many hiking trails for children located in the centre of the main urban centresespecially near Escaldes-Engordany and Andorra la Vella. There you will find different hiking routes that are good for hiking with children, such as the Rec del Solá (5.13 km), the Rec de l'Obac (2 km), Anella Verde (Green Ring), among others.
There are also other hiking routes that can be done with children in more hidden spots in Andorra, in the upper parishes of Encamp, La Massana, Ordino and Canillo. Many of these routes offer the most attractive route as they involve different challenges to achieve for the little adventurersfor example the discovery of the mythical tamarisk creaturesThe wooden figures, defenders of the forests and nature of Andorra, are extensive wooden figures distributed along the different routes that can be done with children.
Maps and other hiking routes in Andorra
The main advantage of hiking routes in Andorra is the great variety and existence of routes in the countryOn the routes, you will find all the signposts and detailed explanatory panels. Also, before starting the route, visitors can download the offline map or visit a specialised tourist information centreIn Andorra, near the main Andorran parishes you will find the Andorran tourist offices where you can get more detailed information about each route, get different advice and even get brochures with the information written on them.
The best routes in Andorra ...
