At a glance
This plan covers 14 days, the same length as the example trip on the Andorra price page. It suits one traveller or a couple who like walking, small villages and slow mornings. The pace is easy to moderate. Most days pair one walk or sight with free time.
- Base 1 (Days 1 to 5): Andorra la Vella or Escaldes-Engordany, for buses and food.
- Base 2 (Days 6 to 10): Ordino or La Massana, for quiet valleys and trails.
- Base 3 (Days 11 to 13): Canillo or Encamp, for the east of the country.
- Before you go: check MFA's travel advice on the price page for entry rules and current notices.
Andorra has no airport. You fly from Changi to a nearby city such as Barcelona or Toulouse. Then you continue by road. Travel times vary, so check before you book.
Day 1: Arrive in Andorra la Vella
- Morning: Land in Barcelona or Toulouse and take a coach or road transfer into Andorra.
- Afternoon: Check in and walk the main streets slowly to stretch your legs.
- Evening: Have an early dinner near the Gran Valira river and rest after the long flight.
Tip: Save the emergency numbers in your phone now. Dial 112 for general emergencies, 110 for police, 116 for medical emergencies and 118 for the fire brigade.
Day 2: Barri Antic and Casa de la Vall
- Morning: Explore Barri Antic, the old quarter, with its narrow lanes and stone houses.
- Afternoon: Visit Casa de la Vall, the historic parliament house. Visit times vary, so check before you go.
- Evening: Walk the Rec del Solà, a flat path along an old water channel above the town.
Tip: Keep the first two days light while your body adjusts to the new time zone.
Day 3: Churches and bridges of the south
- Morning: Take a bus to Santa Coloma to see its church with a round bell tower.
- Afternoon: Continue to Pont de la Margineda, a medieval stone bridge over the river.
- Evening: Stroll the centre of Sant Julià de Lòria before you head back.
Tip: Many small churches open only at set times or for guided visits. Check ahead so you are not turned away.
Day 4: Engolasters lake
- Morning: Walk up from Escaldes-Engordany to Estany d'Engolasters, a lake ringed by pine forest.
- Afternoon: Picnic by the water, then return on the same path.
- Evening: Escaldes is known for its thermal waters. A spa evening is a good way to rest your legs.
Tip: Pack your own snacks and water. Trails have few places to buy food.
Day 5: Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley
- Morning: Start early into the Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Afternoon: Follow the trail past stone huts and old farming terraces. Turn back when you reach half your planned walking time.
- Evening: Pack for tomorrow's move north.
Tip: Check the weather forecast the night before any long walk. Mountain weather can change within a day.
Day 6: Move to Ordino
- Morning: Take a bus north to Ordino and drop your bags.
- Afternoon: Visit Casa d'Areny-Plandolit, a historic family house that is now a museum.
- Evening: Wander the village centre and its slate-roofed houses.
Tip: Ordino is quieter than the capital. Buy supplies before the evening.
Day 7: Sorteny Valley Natural Park
- Morning: Head up to Sorteny Valley Natural Park, known for its alpine flowers in the warmer months.
- Afternoon: Walk one of the marked trails at your own pace.
- Evening: Return to Ordino for a slow dinner.
Tip: Stay on marked paths. It protects the plants and keeps you on route.
Day 8: The Iron Route
- Morning: Walk the Iron Route, an old mining path between Ordino and Llorts lined with sculptures.
- Afternoon: Explore the small village of Llorts.
- Evening: Take the bus back and keep the night free.
Tip: This is a gentle day. Use it to recover before tomorrow's higher walk.
Day 9: Tristaina lakes
- Morning: Travel up to the Tristaina lakes in the far north of the country.
- Afternoon: Walk the path that links the three lakes, then come back down.
- Evening: Rest in Ordino.
Tip: Transport up this valley can be seasonal. Check how you will get up and back before you set off.
Day 10: La Massana and Pal
- Morning: Visit La Massana and its town centre.
- Afternoon: Go on to the village of Pal and the church of Sant Climent de Pal.
- Evening: Pack for the move east.
Tip: Strong walkers can swap this day for Comapedrosa Natural Park, home to Andorra's highest peak. It is a long day, so plan it with care.
Day 11: Canillo and Sant Joan de Caselles
- Morning: Move east to Canillo, changing buses in Andorra la Vella if needed.
- Afternoon: Visit Sant Joan de Caselles, a Romanesque church just outside the village.
- Evening: Head to the Roc del Quer viewpoint, a platform over the valley.
Tip: The viewpoint is quieter later in the day. Bring a warm layer.
Day 12: Meritxell and Encamp
- Morning: Visit the Sanctuary of Meritxell, Andorra's national shrine.
- Afternoon: Continue to Encamp and see the church of Sant Romà de les Bons on its rocky hill.
- Evening: Return to your base for an easy night.
Tip: Dress modestly for church visits and keep your voice low inside.
Day 13: Vall d'Incles
- Morning: Walk into Vall d'Incles, a wide green valley near Canillo.
- Afternoon: Picnic by the stream and follow the valley floor as far as you like.
- Evening: Pack and enjoy a last dinner in the mountains.
Tip: If something goes wrong on a trail, call 112. The Andorran Fire Brigade leads mountain rescues.
Day 14: Depart for Singapore
- Morning: Take a final short walk and buy any snacks for the journey.
- Afternoon: Travel by road back to Barcelona or Toulouse.
- Evening: Fly home to Changi.
Tip: Leave a generous buffer for the road. Mountain traffic and weather can slow you down.
Getting around and when to go
Getting around
- Buses: These link the main parishes along the valley roads. They are the simplest way to follow this plan.
- No trains: Andorra has no railway, so plan on buses, taxis or a car.
- Hire car: This gives you freedom for high valleys. Expect winding mountain roads.
- Walking: Marked trails connect many villages. Some are easy, some are steep.
- Timetables: Services change by season. Check times before each day out.
When to go
- Warmer months: These suit this walking plan best. Trails, lakes and flower meadows are easiest to reach. The June school holidays fall in this part of the year.
- Winter: Snow changes the trip. Many trails in this plan become hard or closed.
- Avalanche bulletins: Andorra's national weather service issues regular bulletins with hazard maps from around the start of December, depending on the snow. Read them before any winter outing.
- Shoulder months: These can be quieter, but weather and transport vary. Check conditions before you book.
Before you go: travel insurance for Andorra
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