Adventure to Andorra 24 June 1st

SUMMARY

Date:  Saturday June 1st to Sat June 8th 2024

Guide: Nicola Archer our local guide

Walking Grade: 2 Goats. There will be options to do more stretching walks and in the second week we will do different walks.

Base: Hotel Coma an old favourite of WalkingWomen, 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 and gardens for sitting and looking at the mountains.

Arrivals: Fly to Barcelona to arrive for a group transfer leaving approx 3pm. The journey is approx 3 hours 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 after 3pm on Sat June 10th. The journey is approximately 3 hours from the aiport to Ordino and a group airport transfer is included in the price.

If you need help with flights , trains or adds on in Barcelona please get in touch with our travel concierge service to discuss your plans – helen.wheatley@travelcounsellors.com
Call – 01522 716180/07775 927746

Price: £1,100  per person for this holiday to include:

If you are sharing the price is £950 per person 

• 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 guiding
• Local transport required for walks
• An excursion on your free day to a local winery to experience high altitude wine

Not included:

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

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,or if you have been before, a chance to rediscover the beautiful country.

In June there maybe opportunities to swim in the many lakes.

Our hotel is known for charming Andorran hospitality and traditional cuisine. It has a swimming pool , tennis courts and has a restaurant and beautiful terrace with views of the mountains.

ITINERARY

The itinerary may change depending on the weather and at the discretion of our guide. 

The walks give you an opportunity to explore this wonderful area

Day 1 Arrival in Andorra – settle in to your hotel, meet the guide and have a pre dinner briefing about the week. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 Tristaina Circuit 280m ascent and descent. 5km. We walk around the glacial circuit on a good path high up in the mountains.

Day 3 Estanyo Lake 460m. 6km. We walk in the natural park of Sorteny exceptional for its variety of flora.

Day 4 Ciscaro Lakes 600m. 10km. We walk the Incles Valley one of the most beautiful valleys in Andorra. The flora is incredible at this time of year. Our path follows the stream with waterfalls,marsh land and lakes.

Day 5 Free day for relaxing. We will offer a variety of options including a visit to a local  winery making high altitude organic wine.

Day 6 Pla de L’Estany 500m ascent. 6km on a circular route through the mountains to visit a mountain hut and return back to Arinsal village – a typical local village.

We will offer an optionto climb the highest peak in Andorra Coma Pedrosa at 2948m An ascent of over 1500m . This is a steep walk and would be a 3 goat walk.

Day 7 Rialp Valley, Blue Lake 615 m. 10km . We walk across the frontier into France and visit the Bleu Lake with it’s incredible colours.

Day 8 Departure