Walking in the Andorran Pyrenees
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Tour code: PAW Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Standard Trek grade: Moderate
DURATION DAYS 8
TOUR
£489 £696
Sorteny Valley walk
Lake Estanyo 2390m
L’Estanyo 2912m
Riu
Valley walk
Ordino
TOUR ONLY
DAYS 8 FLIGHT INCLUSIVE DAYS 8
FRANCE
Lake Cabana Sorda
Ransol Canillo ANDORRA
Andorra la Vella Optional visit
Perafita Valley
Sant Miquel d’Engolasters
Fontverd Refuge
Madriu Valley
From/To Barcelona
Incles Valley walk
SOLDEU
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10 km
SPAIN Walking in the Andorran Pyrenees PAW
Walks from our base in the little-known mountains of Andorra
Hidden deep in the Pyrenees, Andorra is one of the smallest countries in Europe and it offers superb summer walking. We base ourselves in the village of Soldeu and enjoy some of the area’s most beautiful walks. We trek in the UNESCO-protected valley of Madriu-Perafi ta-Claror and the Sorteny Valley, home to more than 700 species of fl owers and plants.
8 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Barcelona airport and drive to Soldeu. Day 2 Cabana Sorda Lake Walk up the Incles Valley through beautiful forest to Cabana Sorda Lake. Day 3 Sorteny Valley Drive to north-eastern Andorra and walk in the Sorteny Valley, home to a splendid diversity of alpine fl owers. Reach Estanyo Lake at 2390m. Day 4 Optional activities Visit the capital of Andorra or walk in the local area. Day 5 Vall del Riu Drive to Ransol village and walk to the beautiful
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Day 2 - 5hrs Day 3 - 5hrs
valley of Vall del Riu. Visit the village of Canillo. Day 6 Vall del Madriu- Perafi ta-Claror Drive to Saint Miquel d’Engolaters and walk to the UNESCO- protected valley of Madriu- Perafi ta- Claror. Day 7 Optional activities Go whitewater rafting, take a four-wheel drive excursion or enjoy walks in the area. Day 8 Tour ends Barcelona airport.
Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.
Accommodation Tour essentials
Accommodation: 7 nights hotel. Meals: 7 breakfasts are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader and driver(s). Transport: Bus and taxis. Trekking Details: We trek for four days for between 5 and 6 hours each day. We have graded this trek as moderate. Group Size: Generally 10 to 16.
Centre-based in Soldeu
Located in the historic centre of the mountain village of Soldeu, our hotel base is conveniently close to local bars and restaurants. It is built in a typical Pyrenean style and sits at about 1800 metres above sea level.
Planned tour dates
2013 Tour only dates 08 Jun - 15 Jun 15 Jun - 22 Jun 22 Jun - 29 Jun 06 Jul - 13 Jul 13 Jul - 20 Jul 24 Aug - 31 Aug 07 Sep - 14 Sep 14 Sep - 21 Sep
2014 Tour only dates 07-Jun 14-Jun 21-Jun 28-Jun 12-Jul 19-Jul
Free Day Free Day
14-Jun 21-Jun 05-Jul 12-Jul
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Day 4 Day 5 - 5hrs Day 6 - 4.5hrs Day 7 - 14km Single rooms are available from £55 34 For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
Europe - Spain - Andorra
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