Andorra – wonderful walking in the Pyrenees

SUMMARY

Date:  Saturday June 14th to Saturday June 21st 2025

Guide: Nicola Archer our local guide

Walking Grade: 2 Goats. Walks may vary depending on the weather and 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) and gardens for sitting and looking at the mountains.

Arrivals: Fly to Barcelona to arrive for a group transfer leaving at approximately 3pm. 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 on Saturday.  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: £1450 per person for this holiday to include:

• Ensuite accommodation with breakfast and dinner each night
• Lunches on 5 walking days
• Group airport Transfer to and from Barcelona
• Tourist Tax
• Experienced local english speaking guide
• Local transport required for walks
• One day excursion

Not included:

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

If you are sharing a room the price will be £1350 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.

In June you will see alpine spring flowers.

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

Day 2: Tristaina 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. 3km  with 280 m ascent.