Andorra: Jewel of the Pyrenees

Distance: 6 miles (10km) 

Ascent: 950 feet (290m) 

Descent: 950 feet (290m) 

Walking from the hotel, we’ll walk the Incles valley there and back with a scenic loop from Pont de la Baladosa to Travenc Bridge at the end of the valley. En-route we’ll see the typical Andorran chalets. The descent follows the River Riu d’Incles back to the hotel.

Distance: 7 miles (11km) 

Ascent: 1,750 feet (530m) 

Descent: 1,750 feet (530m) 

Walking from the hotel, we’ll follow a circular walk about the town, through forest and meadows.   We’ll then walk the Incles valley following a scenic balcony all the way up to the Siscaro plateau which provides views of the Siscaro valley, surrounded by high peaks such as the Tossal d’Incles (2,568m).  The descent follows the River Riu d’Incles back to the hotel.  

Distance: 4.5 miles (7km) 

Ascent: 950 feet (290m) 

Descent: 950 feet (290m) 

We’ll walk the wild and remote Sorteny Valley following the Riu de Rialb river, and passing the Borda de Sorteny hut.  

Distance: 7 miles (11km) 

Ascent: 1,850 feet (570m) 

Descent : 1,850 feet (570m) 

Also following the Riu de Rialb river and passing the Borda de Sorteny hut, this option extends things by taking us all the way up to Estanyo Lake (2,350m), that sits below the second highest peak in Andorra.

Distance: 5 ½ miles (9km) 

Ascent: 980 feet (300m) 

Descent : 490 feet (150m) 

A very informative walk where we’ll see the dam of Engolasters lake and find out how it was built. The Tamaro Caldes viewpoint offers spectacular views that are well worth the walk.

Distance: 7 ½ miles (12km) 

Ascent: 2,200 feet (670m) 

Descent : 920 feet (280m) 

We’ll walk across two valleys from Vall Madriu to Engolaster lake, passing by the Refugi de Fontverd hut.

Distance: 4 miles (6 km) 

Ascent: 950 feet (290m) 

Descent: 950 feet (290m) 

This is a circular walk from Grau Roig which passes through a remote and untamed valley. We’ll pass numerous wonderful lakes like Estany Primer and Estany Forcat. Please note, the terrain can a little rocky at times so we will take our time.  

Distance: 5 ½  miles (9km) 

Ascent: 1,300 feet (400m) 

Descent: 1,300 feet (400m) 

Starting from Grau Roig, this is a harder version of the Option 1 walk, passing all the lakes of the valley. We’ll be rewarded with views of the valley sweeping down to Encamp. 

Distance: 4 ½ miles (7km) 

Ascent: 720 feet (220m) 

Descent: 720 feet (220m) 

An impressive balcony walk from Canillo to the Tibetan Bridge and back, which takes us above the Vall del Riu river. This walk is followed by the visit of the lovely village of Canillo.  Crossing the the Tibetan Bridge is payable locally.

Distance: 5 ½  miles (9km) 

Ascent: 1,380 feet (420m) 

Descent: 1,870 feet (570m) 

A harder version of the option walk, this balcony walk leads us from Canillo to Ransol, above the Vall del Riu river. We’ll pass the Vall del Riu hut before the chance to cross the Tibetan Bridge (payable locally).