Andorra – wonderful walking in the Pyrenees

Duration - 8 Days
2 GOATS
Price - £0
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Sat 10 Jul 2027 - Sat 17 Jul 2027

7 nights / 8 days

A hidden gem with stunning scenery and lesser trodden trails making it delightful hiking. To return each day to a cosy Ordino hotel to enjoy the pool, the terraces and simply relax.

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Summary

Date:  Saturday July 10th  to Saturday  July 17th 2027

Guide: Nicola Archer our local guide

Walking Grade: 2 Goats. Walks may vary depending on the weather. The itinerary gives you an idea of the walks you will do that give you a taste of the wonderful Pyrenees mountains.

Maximum Ascent: 500m

Maximum Distance: 7 miles/12 km

Terrain: mountain trails – generally smooth tracks but some rocky parts.

Base: Hotel Coma an old favourite of WalkingWomen, situated in Ordino in the heart of the Pyrenees. It is a walk into the small town where there are lots of cafes and restaurants. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool (open weather permitting but should be lovely in July) and gardens for sitting and looking at the mountains.

Arrivals: Fly to Barcelona to arrive for a group transfer leaving at approximately 14.00. The journey is about a 3 hour drive to our hotel in Ordino. We arrive for a welcome briefing and dinner together at the hotel.

Departures: For the return journey we will leave the hotel after breakfast so return flights best booked after 3pm. The journey is about 3 hours from Ordino to Barcelona Airport. A group airport transfer is included in the price.

If you need to travel at different times or to a different location there is a local bus service which is very good Andorra Bus Service

Price: £COMING SOON per person for this holiday to include:

  • Ensuite accommodation with breakfast and dinner each night ( with one meal out in a local restaurant)
  • Lunches on 5 walking days
  • Group airport Transfer to and from Barcelona
  • Tourist Tax
  • Experienced local english speaking guide
  • Local transport required for walks
  • WalkingWomen Support throughout

Not included:

  • Travel to Barcelona
  • Additional drinks
  • One lunch on free day

If you are sharing a room the price will be £COMING SOON per person.

 

Details

This holiday is located in the picturesque town of Ordino which is home to museums and the starting point of many varied walks to explore the Andorra side of the Pyrenees and surrounding area. Our walks will give you a spectacular introduction to Andorra and the Pyrenees, or if you have been before, a chance to rediscover this beautiful country. July is a lovely time with warm days and a pool at the end of your day to cool off.

Our hotel is known for charming Andorran hospitality and traditional cuisine. It has a swimming pool, tennis courts and has a restaurant and a beautiful terrace with views of the mountains. The pool may not be open in June (it depends on the weather).

There is an indoor sports centre a 10 minute walk away which was well used last year. It is open from 7am in the morning until 8pm sometimes later. There is a large pool and spa facilities including an ice bucket!

Itinerary

The itinerary may change depending on the weather and at the discretion of our guide. Every day we discuss with the group. The walks are to give you the best experience of this area..

The walks give you an opportunity to explore this wonderful area and experience the variety of the landscapes. You should see wild horses, eagles and a variety of local wildlife as well as flora and fauna.

There will be a free day and options for excursions to explore more of the area.

Day 1  : Arrival in Andorra – settle in to your hotel, meet the guide and have a briefing about the week. Dinner together  at the hotel.

Day 2 : Tristina lakes – 3.5km with 380m ascent

An easy walk to get your mountain legs. We meander beside a string of 3 high glacial lakes situated in a glacial cirque. Alpine flowers and breathtaking views.

If the weather is good we might do a slightly more challenging route of 5km.

Day 3 : Sorteny Natural Park. 8km with 550m ascent.

This Park is exceptional for its variety of flora,fauna and birds. The itinerary takes us to the beautiful glacial lake of Estanyó on a path winding through the forest and alpine meadows. There’s the option to end the day in the mountain hut for a drink!

Day 4: Cabana Sorda Lake. 7km with 500m ascent. 

We walk the Incles Valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in Andorra. Our path follows the stream with waterfalls, offers spectacular views and a wonderful variety of flora along the way. There is a very pretty glacial lake at 2300m.

Day 5 : Rest day with a chance to walk locally, have lunch somewhere different or a day to relax at the hotel

Day 6:  Pla de L’Estany. 6km 500m ascent

Glacial circ,highest mountains in Andorra. This is a nice round circuit. First up to the Pla de L’Estany with its mountain hut and impressive steep sides,then across to high mountain “bordas” (barns) and through some fields and back to Arinsal village.

Day 7 : Final walk day the Rialp Valley – the Blue Lake. 10km. 615m ascent. 

Our aim is to cross the frontier into France and to see the blue lake with its incredible colour just over the border. There are great views.

Day 8 : Departure

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