4-Day Hike in the Pyrenees of Andorra

We will meet at 9:00am in Barcelona, unless otherwise coordinated, and begin our journey to Andorra. After about a four-hour drive, we arrive at the Vallnord Ski Resort. We will take a 3-hour hike to Cataperdis Peak (2,806m) to acclimate ourselves with the mountains.

The summit sits on the border of Andorra and France, so you will be able to peer into both countries. Other mountains in the range and incredible lakes of Angonella will highlight the landscape.

After our gentle hike, we will head to the Sorteny Natural Park, and then walk to our accommodations the Sorteny Mountain Hut.

After breakfast, we make our way to the peak. Along our path, we will see incredible flowers, and we will pass the quaint Estanyo Lake en route to the top. Once we reach the summit (2,915m), we will be able to see some of the most captivating aspects of Andorra.

The descent will take us through other notable peaks, including La Cabaneta (2,863m) and Cap de la Serrera (2,724m). Once through Meners Pass (2,713m), we will be well on our way back to the mountain hut.

This hike covers 11km over about 7.5 hours, and will include an elevation gain of 1,050m.

Our day will be filled with charming views of valleys and peaks, as Besali (2,637m) – while the lowest summit of our trip – offers some of the best views of the region. You will have a great vantage point to take in the Ordino Valley and many wonderful peaks of the Pyrenees, including Font Blanca and Casamanya.

This will be a 6-hour walk of about 11.5km, and an overall elevation gain of 810m.

For our final hike of the program, we will take on the challenging summit of Tristaina (2,882m). The trek is worth the effort, and you will see stunning mountain lakes through cloud-studded views. The lake views make this hike absolutely special.

Tristaina is located on Andorra´s northern border with France, so you will have unprecedented views into all of the countries. Our descent will let us explore the landscape along the mountain paths and one of the Tristaina lakes.

The hike increases elevation by 750m, covering 6.5km in roughly 5 hours. This will allow us time to return to Barcelona after completing the hike.