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Arrival at either Barcelona or Toulouse, drive to our hotel in Soldeu
Our first break-in walk takes us from the hotel down through the valley of the Valira river, following the ancient Cami de Gall. We pass mixed woods, cross small rivers and see waterfalls on the way before reaching Meritxel, the sanctuary of the country’s patron saint. Back to Soldeu by bus (4hrs walking)
Today we explore the untouched wilderness of Andorra’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, the beautiful and remote Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley. Covering nearly 50 square kilometres this pristine setting is the country’s spiritual and cultural heart, as well as being a haven for wildlife that includes marmot, bearded vulture and ptarmigan. Driving to the small hamlet of Saint Miquel d’Engolasers, we then hike up to the refuge at Fontverd, where we stop to enjoy a picnic lunch before heading back to Soldeu by bus (4 1/2hrs walking)
After a short taxi ride to the neighbouring village of Ransol this morning, we begin our walk into the Vall de Riu, another of Andorra’s scenic gems. Encircled by a ring of glacial-formed mountains, the valley provides us with a beautiful backdrop to today’s walk up to the small mountain village of Canillo. Home to Andorra’s tallest church tower, and one of its finest Romanesque chapels, Canillo will be our final destination today, before returning to Soldeu by public bus (4 ½ hrs walking).
Some free time today affords you a chance to pay a visit to Andorra’s bustling capital, Andorra la Vella. Home to the smallest parliament in Europe and the oldest Romanesque church in the principality, the city is also a great place for shopping or enjoying the famous Caldea Spa facilities. Alternatively you could take an optional walk to Pessons Lakes or drive to Canillo to cross Europe’s longest Tibetan suspension bridge over the Vall del Riu (603 meters in length)
This morning we drive to the Sorteny Nature Reserve, set amongst the fertile valleys of north-eastern Andorra. Renowned for its abundance of plant species, the valley is a botanical haven for over 700 species of flora, some of it unique to the Pyrenees region. Our leads us up to Estanyó Lake (2,350 metres) and passes through an alpine landscape that is home to wild boar, martens, chamois and ptarmigan. (4 hrs walking).
Today’s walk takes us into the beautiful glacial landscapes of the Incles Valley, home to Scots pine, Pyrenean chamois and one of the largest alpine lakes in Andorra. We begin the day gently, before following the course of the river up to the Siscaro Lakes. Nestling within a glacial cirque at some 2,350 metres, the lake provides us with a beautiful spot to stop and enjoy a picnic lunch before we head back down to the hotel along a different trail (5 ½ hrs walking)
The tour ends after breakfast, Adeu Andorra!!
