Walking in the Pyrenees
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- Centre-based walking holiday in the Pyrenees, in the little-known mountains of Andorra
- Take on mountains, lakes and stunning scenery of this principality
- Explore the UNESCO-protected landscapes of the Madriu valley
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Our trip begins at Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport (BCN) at 3.30pm, the latest your flight can arrive is 3pm. Please note that depending on which terminal you arrive into you may have to take the airport shuttle bus to terminal 2 which is where we'll be me...
This morning, we travel by public bus to Merixtell, the religious centre of Andorra where the patron saint Meritxell is worshipped at a dedicated sanctuary. From there , we start our walk back Soldeu along the ancient Cami del Gall trail, marked by the symbol of a red...
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/19.30 square miles this pristine setting is the country's spiritual and cultural heart,...
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 t...
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 to enjoy the famous...
This morning we drive a short distance 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 Pyrenee...
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 w...
We leave the mountains behind this morning, driving back to Barcelona Airport where the trip ends. We will travel as a group, leaving our hotel at around 9am for the a 3.30 hour drive to Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport (BCN). The earliest your flight can depart is 2.30pm.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Alan
Sep 2023
Walking in the Pyrenees
Meeting like minded people, stunning views and challenging walks
Maria
Sep 2023
Walking in the Andorran Pyrenees
Great hiking holiday, i would reccomend it .
Michael
Sep 2023
Walking in the Andorran Pyrenees
Last 2 day walks. Great scenery and guide
Clare
Sep 2023
Walking in the Andorran Pyrenees
The build up of the walks right up until the best trek/walk on the last day
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