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HISTORY
2
CULTURE
10
NATURE AND
SPORTS
18
Traditions
4
Iron route
12
Golf
20
Art Camp
40
Gastronomy
46
Towns and
Romanesque style 6
Museums
14
Fishing
21
Massana Comic 41
Restaurants
48
Trekking
22
Andoflora
41
Nightlife
50
Natural parks
24
Mountains on
the big screen
Shopping
52
41
Wellness
53
Verdaguer route 16
Horse-riding
CULTURAL
EVENTS
38
LEISURE
44
28
Adventure
29
VALLNORD
31
Snow and
Mountain World
Congress
41
Bagpipers
42
Others
43
Accommodation 55
A legacy yet to be discovered
The charming villages of Ordino and la
Massana, have a unique Romanesque
legacy and medieval feel. As you walk
their streets and experience their
history first hand, you will feel as if
you have stepped back in time to the
Andorra of centuries past.
A land of traditions
The identity of Andorra was established long ago. It is one of the oldest countries of the continent,
formed in the 13th century with the signing of the first Pareatges. However, the six original
parishes, of which Ordino and la Massana stand out, date back to the 9th century.
HISTORY
Children also take part
Andorra is a paradox in being one of the smallest states in Europe, yet
having one of the greatest historical legacies. It was established as a
co-principality in the 13th century, after the signing of the first Pareatges
(a feudal agreement of joint ownership of the territory between two
parties) between the Bishop of Urgell and the Count of Foix. However,
it dates back to six original parishes which already existed in the 9th
century, to which the seventh, Escaldes-Engordany, was added in 1978.
The annual celebrations are one of the
principal attractions of the country
The legendary origin of the principality, on the other hand, dates back to
the 8th century, when the myth suggests that the emperor Charlemagne
reached the Andorran valleys to free them from the oppression of the
Saracens. Afterwards, he granted the towns of the region autonomy as
thanks for their help in the fight against the invaders. Despite being
unable to verify the truth of these facts, a verse of the national anthem
alludes to the emperor when it mentions “my father”, in what could be
the birth of the Andorran nation.
The existence of the institution of the co-principality as a political organ,
with the Bishop de Urgell and the King of France (afterwards he would
become the president of the French Republic) acting as chiefs of state,
has been maintained until the present time. Andorra decided to leave
behind the feudal legacy of the Middle Ages and established itself as a
legal democratic state in 1993 after approval of the constitution.
In the Valls del Nord, traditional celebrations have a
special significance in the daily life of the residents. The
traditions of times past are kept alive, testament to the
citizens’ loyalty to their historic identity and roots.
There are no lack of street performances
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VALLS DEL NORD
Popular celebrations
THE ORIGINS OF ORDINO
AND LA MASSANA
The Valls del Nord are formed
from the parishes of Ordino
and la Massana. They are the
third and fourth parishes in the
official order. The first historical
references to both parishes are
found in the Act of Consecration
of the Urgell Cathedral in
the 9th century, under the
denominations of Hordinavi and
Maciana respectively. Over the
centuries the main economic
activity was farming, both
agricultural and cattle-based,
although from the 16th century
the iron forge industry began to
rise in prominence. Later on,
in the 18th and 19th centuries,
Andorra stood out more for mass
extraction of iron and creation
of ingots, leaving behind its
tradition in the forge. There are
still historic centres such as the
Rossell Forge, which lies between
Massana and Ordino, one of the
largest producers of iron ingots
in Andorra in the 19th century.
Culturally, the region represents
one of the key areas in the
history of the Pyrenees. Antoni
Fiter i Rossell was born there,
author of Manual Digest, in
1748. In this work he collated
all the habits and customs
which were considered law for
centuries. There is also a book
by another inhabitant of Ordino,
Guillem d’Areny-Plandolit. This
work, La Nova Reforma (The New
Reforms), details the reforms
which provoked significant
changes in Andorran institutions.
In the 1950s the country
opened itself up to tourism,
establishing a new identity
by which the principality
is known today. The
Ordino-Arcalís ski resort
was opened in 1983, and
became one of the reference
points for mountain tourism
and a landmark of the
valleys. The skiable region
of Vallnord, with the areas
of Pal, Arinsal and Arcalís, is
now the economic centre of
the area.
Historically la Massana had a
large choir, the members of which
had learned to read music from
an old book of Gregorian songs.
They performed during midnight
mass and were presided over by
the parish priests of Sispony, pal,
Anyós and La Massana.
In this land of traditions,
both the annual town
celebrations
and
the
frequent public holidays,
together create an image
of an enjoyable and varied
socio-cultural environment
that belongs to citizens who
remain true to their roots.
Parade of the Three Kings - 5th January
Escudella Sant Antoni - 17th January
Carnestoltes - February
Sant Joan - 24th June
Sant Pere - 29th June
Castanyada - 31st October
Festa de Sant Siscle i Santa Victòria 17th November
Sant Andreu d’Arinsal - 30th November
Annual Town Celebrations
Festa Major de Sispony, 24th June
Festa Major de Pal, last Saturday of June
Festa Major del Serrat, 29th June
Roser d’Ordino, first weekend of July
Festa Major d’Anyós, 10th July
Roser de la Massana, second Sunday of July
Festa Major d’Erts, third Sunday of July
Festa Major de Llorts, first weekend of August
Festa Major de l’Aldosa, second Sunday
of August
Festa Major de la Massana, L’Assumpció
15th August and Sant Roc 16th August
Festa Major de Sornàs, 16th August
Festa Major d’Arinsal, penultimate
weekend of August
Festa Major de la Cortinada i Arans,
first weekend of September
Festa Major d’Ordino, 16th of September
Festa Major d’Ansalonga, 29th of September
National Days
Constitution Day, 14th March
Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Day,
8th September
Romanesque Charm
THE VILLAGES
In the la Massana region we
find the town that gives its
name to the area, the nerve
centre that influences the entire
district. With close to five
thousand inhabitants, it has
managed to unite modernity
and development, with respect
for traditions and the history of
the country.
Pal and Arinsal constitute 2 areas
of the skiable parts of Vallnord,
with the summit of Comapedrosa
at 2942 metres the highest
point of the principality. During
the winter months the flow of
visitors merge and it becomes
one of the main attractions of
the country. Furthermore, by
night Arinsal offers a variety of
activities. Pal is a historic site
which has completed a process
of restoration and renewal to
restore its historic value. In 1998
a special urban regeneration plan
was implemented with a view to
revitalizing the historical legacy of
the town. The plan took the form
of a series of themed programs that were designed to incentivise the
restoration in an organised manner; each part was focussed on a precise
element (walls, roofs, carpentry etc.). This initiative is what has led it to
be one of the most charming villages in the Principality, and a compulsory
place to visit if you want to understand true Pyrenean identity.
Erts, on the other side of Xixerella, is an endearing village, with a
distinct personality. It is another example where the historic roots have
been respected without relinquishing modern life.
Sispony village
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Marededéu of Ordino
Sispony can be described as the balcony of the area, due to its
unequalled vistas of the entire valley, with places of interest such as
the Rull House Museum, which retains the spirit of the past. The village
of Anyós, both beautiful and majestic, is situated at a height of more
than 1300 metres. There are many options on offer if you want to
enjoy this uniquely beautiful country on foot. La Aldosa, a place of
colourful contrasts, allows you to enjoy direct contact with the diversity
of landscapes that surround it, be it on foot or horseback.
Ordino is the capital, the heart and soul of the parish that takes its name.
It has almost 2500 inhabitants, and its charm lies in its combination
of growth and modernization with its agricultural past, conserving an
important cultural legacy. It is a town which makes peace its leitmotiv,
but without abandoning all the comforts of a modern age.
Segudet and Ansalonga are two small towns close to Ordino. Between
the two, the population doesn’t even reach a hundred people, making
them true havens of tranquillity. The same can be said for Sornàs,
which also has that charming aroma of mountain villages, where time
stands still and captivates its visitors.
Sant Climent. Pal
La Cortinada is a town that has one of the most Romanesque legacies,
such as the church of Sant Martí de la Cortinada and its painted murals,
the path of Camí Ral and other points of interest like the Nature Centre.
With 700 inhabitants, la Cortinada also offers many trekking trails and
spectacular views in the heart of the valley. Heading towards the Ski
resort you will find the villages of Arans and Llorts; the latter prides
itself on one of the most important elements of the region’s heritage,
the Llorts Mine. From Llorts you enter the valley of Angonella, which
boasts spectacular mountain landscapes full of lakes. And finally,
el Serrat, with less than 50 residents, is the furthest town from the
capital of the parish. It can be found just before arriving at Arcalís
and the Tristaina lakes, a rural area formed from glacial movement,
with the mountain peak of the same name presiding over the valley at
2878 metres.
A series of small towns are
scattered throughout the valleys,
despite having embraced some
elements of modern life, they
have managed to maintain their
Romanesque legacy and the
spirit of the original settlers.
The charm and uniqueness of
these villages is unequalled,
perfectly uniting simplicity and
artistic richness, legacy of a
past that they proudly display.
ROMANESQUE ART IN THE VALLEYS
Sant Romà. Erts
Romanesque constructions, carried out in many cases on near inaccessible
areas, have managed to distance themselves from the great injustices
modern times have forced on our cultural heritage in general. They have
managed to conserve the richness of some simple churches that at the
same time retain aspects of the true Romanesque style of the 11th century,
and they are proof of the respect that the villages have for the traditions
and the cultural legacy of their ancestors.
THE ARCHITECTURE
Sant Cristòfol. Anyós
Andorra’s Romanesque legacy is of great relevance due to its abundance,
with more than 50 outstanding monuments in an excellent state of
conservation. Other constructions that bear Romanesque elements are
the bridges. There are two over the Valira del Nord River: The Sant Antoni
de la Grella Bridge in la Massana, and the Ordino Bridge. The two are
constructed with just one arch and in the form of a donkey’s back. In 1980
the Lloser Bridge in Ordino was moved to Llorts, where it can now be found.
THE PAINTINGS
Throughout the Principality there are up to eleven examples of Andorran
churches which have managed to conserve their painted murals, such
as Sant Martí de la Cortinada. Despite the plundering that Andorran
Romanesque art was subject to when many were taken to museums,
nowadays many of these historic jewels can be seen in their original
locations. The Centre for Interpretation of Romanesque Andorra situated
in Pal, was created to explain the evolution of this artistic style. The pure
quantity of information and resources means you can submerge yourself in
these Romanesque secrets.
THE CHURCHES
In Pal, you can find The Churches of Sant Climent, built at the end of the
11th century or beginning of the 12th. It is a very important example, since
most of its original Romanesque structure has been conserved, such as its
slender square bell tower with three floors. Inside you’ll find a restored image
from the 13th century of the Mare de Déu del Remei in polychrome on wood,
a baroque altarpiece from 1709 and a baptism font from the 12th century.
Sant Corneli i Sant Cebrià. Ordino
VALLS DEL NORD
In Anyos you will find the church of
Sant Cristòfol; it is Romanesque
in origin, probably from the 12th
century, although it was extended
in the 16th century to include
a square bell tower. Within this
church you’ll find paintings from
the 13th and 16th centuries.
The Church of Sant Martí de
la Cortinada is one of the key
Romanesque constructions of
the country, with its Romanesque
Lombardian architecture from the
12th century (albeit with subsequent
Baroque extensions). It has managed
to conserve furnishings from the 17th
and 18th centuries and four baroque
altarpieces from the same period.
Ordino is home to a church which has
Sant Corneli and Sant Cebrià as its
patrons, constructed between the
15th and 16th centuries, it boasts in
its interior the marededéu d’Ordino.
A carved wooden polychrome
from the 11th-12th century, at 44
centimetres it is thought to be one
of the smallest carved virgins known.
The Church of Sant Andreu del
Parat del Campanar is found in
Arinsal, a reconstruction of a simple
Romanesque chapel originally
destroyed by two avalanches in the
13th and 17th centuries.
In the old quarter of La Massana you
will come across the Church of Sant
Iscle i Santa Victòria, it was built on
the ruins of a primitive church from the
year 1085, which has already been
declared a site of cultural interest.
Inside, there is a baptism font,
probably of Romanesque origin, two
wooden lipsanoteques (cylindrical,
oval or rectangular containers
with lids of varying designs) and a
medieval candelabrum.
The church of Sant Romà in Erts,
contains a baroque altarpiece
from the 18th century, originally
from the old church, with paintings
portraying the martyrdom of San
Roman. In the village of Sispony
you will find the Church of Sant Joan
which, despite being constructed
in the 17th Century is very possibly
built on the foundations of an old
Romanesque building, mentioned in
documents from the 13th century.
Finally, at the outskirts of the Parish
of Ordino there are some interesting
small buildings such as the church
of Sant Pere del Serrat, outside of
which is a small altarpiece from the
16th century dedicated to St. Peter.
The church of Sant Serni de Llorts,
a medieval church from the 17th
century that boasts two bell towers,
one above the frontal façade with
two openings and the other above the
Main “triumphal” arch. Lastly, Sant
Miquel de Ansalonga is a rectangular
building from the 18th century with a
semi circular bell tower and a baroque
altarpiece dedicated to St. Michael.
Sant Martí de la Cortinada. Ordino
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Come to your senses
Don’t be afraid to lose yourself in the
trails that cover the valleys. It is a
great opportunity to immerse yourself
in nature and to bring out the best in
yourself. It is now within your reach to
investigate the remnants of the iron
trade, or discover stunning natural
parks. Contemplate, listen, smell,
feel, taste… and breathe the air of
freedom.
Source of Energy
The Iron Route takes you on a voyage back in time to the iron and steel industry of Andorra, the main economic
activity between the 17th and 19th centuries. The mines, the coal bunkers and the forges where the iron was
treated, are an integral part of the Andorran landscape. The souls of those miners who survived, are true to their
heritage and keep the spirit of the mines alive through the different elements that make up the Iron Route.
THE IRON ROUTE
Through the Iron Route, the
Valley of Ordino revives its mining
past and invites its visitors to
discover all the elements linked
to the processes of mining,
transforming and marketing iron
from the beginning of the 17th to
the end of the 19th century.
The Iron Route highlights the
mining history of the principality
in order to revive symbols of days
of old such as Farga Rossell (The
Rossell Forge), the museum of
Areny-Plandolit and The Llorts
Mine.
Llorts
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2 The Llorts Mine
3 Path of the
muleteers
Sculptures
Iron Men
30 METRES INTO THE HILLS
Jordino Family. Rachid Khimoune
Put yourself in the shoes of the miners and enter into The Llorts Mine,
an iron mine which delves, following the path of the Iron Men. There
you will discover an open-air exhibition of contemporary sculptures,
opened at the launch of the Iron Route. These artworks were created
by various international artists to pay homage to all those men who
worked in the iron and steel trade in the Ordino Valley.
Sant Martí 5
de la
Cortinada
La Cortinada
The Museum
Casa
Areny-Plandolit
ORDINO
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1 Forge Rossell
LA MASSANA
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VALLS DEL NORD
Sawmill and Grain
Mill of Cal Pal
Large Iron cart with spout. Jordi Casamajor
A family following the Iron Route
The route follows the royal path of Ordino to the village of la Cortinada,
and leads you to the church of Sant Martí, a perfect symbol of the
Valleys, as much for the richness of its Romanesque art and culture
as for its iron pieces. The bars of the main altar and the small chapels
along the edges of the church are perfect examples of the ability and
deftness of the Andorran forge and the ironwork it produced. The front
door includes other iron elements which demonstrate the capacity of
the forge to create consistent pieces of aesthetically pleasing ironwork.
THE ROSSELL FORGE
The old Rossell Forge can be found between la Massana and Ordino.
It is one of the most important iron treatment works in the history of
Andorra. The Rossell Forge now illustrates the entire manufacturing
process from iron ore to ingots and how it was marketed, as well as the
evolution of the techniques involved.
Khimoune scculpture
Ordino also features the Museum Casa de Areny-Plandolit, which
exhibits the everyday lifestyle of a rich family of Andorran landowners
who were living off the iron trade in the 19th century. The balcony of the
main façade of the building is made entirely of iron, and originates from
their own forge where they wrought and imprinted it with their coat of
arms and the year of construction: 1849.
The Sawmill and the Mill of Cal
Pal in la Cortinada are perfect
examples of the active past of the
valley. Dating back to the end of
the 16th and beginning of the 17th
century, they were brought to a
standstill during the 1960s in order
to be restored, and re-launched
on the 21st of July 1996. During
the visit to the Sawmill, there is
a demonstration of the workshop
and all the elements that make
up the hydraulic saw and spool. In
the mill, there is a demonstration
of the transformation of grain
to flour. In order to restore the
saw to its original glory, all the
elements were created using
traditional methods and the entire
water channel and the cart for the
Sawmill were rebuilt from scratch.
Santa Bàrbara d’Ordino
The church of Santa Bàrbara
d’Ordino was built after the 17th
century and restored in 1999.
Situated in an area connected
with the mining and metallurgy
industries, it is dedicated to
Santa Bàrbara, the patron saint
of mines and the forge workers.
Museums
Rull House
THE ROMANESQUE
ANDORRA HISTORICAL
INTERPRETATION CENTRE
The museum displays all types of
examples of the artistic cultural
expression of the era, from the
different parts of the church to
the display of paintings and their
process of production, without
forgetting other examples of
artistic styles.
The articles displayed are
respresentative of the typical
romanesque architecture, such
as the models of Santa Eulàlia
d’Encamp and Sant Cerni de
Nagol; of painted murals and
of sculptures; and of religious
imagery, for example the Virgin
Mary reproduction and the Crist
de Sant Martí de la Cortinada
from the 13th Century, among
other pieces.
Free entry.
Information: T. +376 839 555
www.museus.ad
Centre de la Natura
de la Cortinada
La Cortinada
Arinsal
Ansalonga
Canillo
Sornàs
Erts
M. Postal
M. Casa Areny-Plandolit
Xixerella
Andorra Romànica
Pal
M. de la Miniatura
M. Iconogràfic
Ordino
la Massana
Escàs
Casa Rull
Farga Rossell
L’Aldosa
Anyós
Sispony
Escaldes-Engordany
Andorra la Vella
Museum map
ICONOGRAPHIC MUSEUM
OF ST. GEORGE AND CHRISTIANITY
MICROMINIATURE MUSEUM ORDINO
A private collection of orthodox
religious icons from Ukraine,
Russia, Greece and Bulgaria, from
the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
A permanent exhibition of the private
collection of microminiatures of
Nicolai Siadristy.
Information: T. +376 838 338.
Information: T. +376 838 338.
La Cortinada Nature Centre
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Pal
LA CORTINADA NATURE CENTRE
THE ARENY-PLANDOLIT HOUSE MUSEUM
ROSSELL FORGE
La Cortinada Nature Centre is a
facility dedicated to showing its
visitors the different landscapes
and habitats to be found in the
2104 metre difference between
the highest and lowest points of
the principality; from its highest
summit, the Comapedrosa (2942
metres) to the bridge of the river
Runer (838 metres).
We invite you to travel back in
time and visit the summer home
of several generations of one
single noble Andorran family- the
Areny-Plandolits. More than three
centuries of history are represented
in all manner of details and objects
from the eighteenth and nineteenth
centuries. Stroll through the house’s
rooms, which display objects both
of everyday mountain life, and
those luxuries and whims which
were imported from the city at a
time when they were far from being
known in the Andorran valleys.
The industry created around the
iron trade was the main economic
activity for centuries in the valleys.
Andorra intensely employed
the forges, and today proudly
exhibits the Rossell Forge, which
was one of the last to close, and
pays homage to a profession
that was the livelihood for many
Andorran families of centuries past.
Testament to its past, the Rossell
forge has revived the ancient trades
linked to Iron, in order to be able to
demonstrate it to its visitors.
Free entry.
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POSTAL MUSEUM
The Areny-Plandolit House Museum
A museum where the historical
evolution of the Andorran post office
is explained to visitors; an evolution
which is full of peculiarities such
as communications systems from
ancient times up to the present
day. There is also a collection
of Andorran stamps from 1928,
accompanied by a display of stamp
manufacturing processes.
Information: T. +(376) 836 908 / 839 760
www.museus.ad
Informació: T. +(376) 836 908 / 839 760
www.museus.ad
SISPONY ’S RULL HOUSE MUSEUM
To be able to admire the life of
a wealthy Andorran family from
centuries ago is a privilege. The
conservation and restoration of the
Rull House allows us to step back
in time and see the importance
of Andorran country houses in a
mountain society. Rull House is a
piece of living history of a country
that has always found ways to pay
homage to its heritage.
www.museus.ad
www.fargarossell.ad
In the footsteps of a poet
THE VERDAGUER ROUTE
La Coma Restaurant. Vallnord.
It is said that some landscapes are inspiring. But there are others,
such as the Valls del Nord, that truly are, and deserve to be considered
a “source of inspiration” for some of the greatest works of poetic art.
The mountains of Ordino inspired the poet Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer
to write one of the most notable pieces of Catalan literature, Canigó.
The Catalan cleric scoured the Pyrenees in search of the essence of a
village, its folklore, customs and roots.
Verdaguer, one of the key authors of the Catalan renaissance, was
capturing the aroma of areas of the mountains that had their own
distinct personality. He gorged himself on them, their history and their
cultural richness to create the verses that immortalised the poetic
beauty of the valleys.
The Creussans cable car
and La Coma restaurant and
terrace are open all summer.
The Verdaguer route endeavours to evoke the sensations that Verdaguer
himself experienced, from the night of the 25th of august 1883, when
his guide left him at the door of Creussans. Entering further into the
darkness with every step that evening, crossing rivers and admiring
the beauty of the country situated in a “nook of the Pyrenees”, as he
described, Verdaguer arrived at the prairies of Castellar and spent the
night in a cabin. The following morning he took up the trail again and
passed by the Serrat, arriving at the Llorts church where he took mass
that Sunday.
Creussans
VALLS DEL NORD
Bordas which the poet passed
Plaque commemorating the Mossèn Cinto trail
The visitors that want to follow in the footsteps of the cleric can cover
the trail in their own vehicle or through other methods of transport. You
can travel up in the cable car and descend on foot, cover the royal trail
from Castellar to Ordino by bike, or even cover the whole route on foot
just as Mossèn Cinto did over a century ago. The trail allows you to
admire the beautiful villages of the Valls del Nord, appreciate nature in
its purest state and emulate the poet, that thanks to that trip was able
to understand and capture the roots and the identity of the villages.
History has revealed that to create one of the top
Catalan literary works, Canigó, the poet Jacinto
Verdaguer toured the Pyrenees and studied the
countryside, the folklore and its legends, arriving at
Andorra via Ordino. The route he completed in 1883,
full of magic and inspiration for the brilliant author,
has been recreated so that we can experience the
elements of the valleys that captivated Mossèn Cinto.
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Boredom prohibited
There is an infinite list of things to
do throughout the year. The most
challenging activities, such as
canyoning, climbing and bungee
jumping are combined with other
activities appropriate for the whole
family, such as trekking, mountain
biking or golf; amongst others. But in
winter, the snow is the main attraction.
The snowy silence will captivate you…
Swing in the heart of the Pyrenees
Thanks to the renowned Pitch & Putt El Torrent in Xixerella, and the
Par 3 Vall d’Ordino Golf in la Cortinada, the Valls del Nord is one of the
most important golf destinations in Andorra and has been recognised
as a first-rate location for golf and Pitch and Putt in the Pyrenees.
VALL D’ORDINO GOLF
In the centre of la Cortinada, you
can find the Par 3 Vall d’Ordino
Golf course, a pleasant Pitch and
Putt suitable for all handicaps.
Its outstanding feature is its
beauty; surrounded by mountains
and with an ideal climate for golf.
The course is open for more than
9 months, from the middle of
March until December (although
this may vary depending on when
the snow arrives).
It is the epitome of Pyrenean
golf. Positioned on the righthand shore of the Valira River, it
is notable for its location in one
of the most beautiful areas of
Andorra, the Ordino Valley. The
course is easy to get to, only 15
minutes from Andorra La Vella.
It differentiates itself by being
the only course in Andorra that
has a golf school, with more
than 50 children learning golfing
techniques under the watchful
eye of trained teachers. The club
has more than 150 members.
The course consists of 9 holes
with double sets of tees (par 54).
It is a pleasant and well-defined
course, with some technical
shots that guarantee enjoyment.
As a river runs through the course
leading into an artificial lake,
some shots require precision, but
the course is appropriate for all
handicap levels. The distances
from tee to green vary between
42 and 120 metres. The driving
range has 25 tees, 12 of which
are covered. The clubhouse
offers a reception, a pro-shop,
equipment hire, a locker facility,
changing rooms, a bar with
terrace and a barbecue.
Golf Par 3 Vall d’Ordino
EL TORRENT
Pitch & Putt El Torrent
Pitch & Putt El Torrent course,
just off the Pal highway is located
within the Xixerella Parc resort which offers various recreational
activities. The complex includes
an apartment hotel, a camping
ground, a swimming pool, a
multisport pitch, a barbecue
and various other facilities
such as a restaurant bar and a
borda (typical rural farm house)
where you can enjoy traditional
Andorran home-cooked food.
In Xixerella the golfing season
starts in April and comes to a
close towards the end of October
(or later depending on the snow).
The course has 9 holes with
double sets of tees (par 54,
1229 metres) and is recognised
for being technically challenging,
with the river on one side, the
Pal highway on the other and
numerous water obstacles and
bunkers placed throughout. It
also offers a driving range, a
putting green and equipment
hire.
Golf Par 3 Vall d’Ordino
Ctra. Gral. 3, la Cortinada
AD300 Ordino
T. / F. +376 850 400
[email protected]
www.ordinogolf.com
Pitch & Putt El Torrent
Ctra. de
Pal-Xixerella-la Massana
AD400 La Massana
T. +376 738 613
F. +376 839 113
[email protected]
www.campingxixerella.com
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Rich waters
The aquatic richness of the Valls del Nord, with its numerous lakes and rivers provide
an incredible range of opportunities for fishing enthusiasts. The Tristaina Lake and the
Valira del Norte River are the best areas to enjoy an activity that has been transformed
from a sport to a pleasure in Andorra thanks to the abundance of life in its waters.
FISHING
From spring to autumn, fishing
licenses can be bought in the
tourism offices of each parish
to allow fishing in the fertile
Andorran lakes and rivers.
The vast numbers of fish that
swim through the waters of the
Andorran rivers convert these
places into a paradise for fishing
enthusiasts.
The Brown trout (Salmo trutta
fario), the Rainbow trout
(Onchorhynchus mykiss) and the
Brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis)
are the most common fish caught
in the valleys. The pure quantities
of fish will surprise fishing
devotees who venture to the
highest lakes, some of the most
ideal locations for fly-fishing. The
Tristaina Lake is one of the best
fishing spots in the Pyrenees.
It is also possible to cast your
line in the picturesque village of
Erts, in the Arinsal Valley, or in
Cortinada, where you can also
enjoy unforgettable views of the
Ordino valley.
Every two years the highest
lakes of the Valls del Nord are
repopulated with trout from
the hatchery of the Andorran
government. It is the country’s
way of taking care of a sport that
brings man closer to nature, whilst
respecting the environment, and,
in doing so, making the country an
unrivalled area for the thousands
of followers of this sport. The
Andorran valleys attract new
sportsmen every year, due to the
impressive number of fish as well
as for the beauty of the scenery.
With this in mind, the daily catch
is limited to eight specimens per
fisherman per day. There are also
restrictions on the species of fish
which can be caught, and which
should be returned to the water.
Above all, a respect for nature is
encouraged.
Lakes
Peak
Tristaina Lake
Creussans Lake
L’Esbalçat
Estanyó Lake
Angonella Lake
Les Truites Lake
Negre Lake
Port Dret Lake
Montmantell Lake
Forcats Lake
Comapedrosa Peak
L’Estanyó Peak
La Serrera Peak
Font Blanca Peak
Tristaina Peak
Pla de l’Estany Peak
Cataperdis Peak
Casamanya Peak
2,942 m
2,915 m
2,912 m
2,904 m
2,876 m
2,859 m
2,806 m
2,740 m
Nomads of the mountains
THE IMPORTANCE
OF THE REFUGE HUTS
TREKKING
The natural beauty you pass
through on the valley trekking
routes is the main reason why
you cannot miss doing one of
them during your stay in the
principality. Covering these
historic paths on foot will give
you first hand experience of the
important cultural heritage of the
country, with its Romanesque
remains, the legacy of the
agriculture and cattle farmers
and the remnants of the historic
trades of the people of the
valleys.
Throughout the trails, with paths
of varying levels of difficulty, there
are various refuge huts such as
the ones at Pla de l’Estany, las
Fonts, Coma Obaga or at Rialp
where it is important to take a
small break or stay overnight if
you are planning a trek longer
than a day. The refuge hut at
Comapedrosa is protected and
offers various services. You can
spend the night, shower and eat.
Andorra pays a great deal of
attention to the maintenance of
these facilities. This dedication
to the entire area means that
the sport of trekking and Nordic
Walking in Andorra is safe and
appealing to everyone.
Enjoying a rest in the fresh air
Refuge Huts
Refuge hut of Besalí
Refuge hut of Rialp
Refuge hut of Sorteny
Refuge hut of l’Angonella
Refuge hut of Coma Obaga
Refuge hut of Comapedrosa
Refuge hut of les Fonts
Refuge hut of Pla de l’Estany
Natur Refuge hut Cortals de Sispony
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VALLS DEL NORD
Trekking in Andorra
is the perfect way to
discover the country
and its heritage
whilst enjoying
beautiful natural
settings. Challenge
yourself to cover
the different routes
through the valleys
and mountains of a
country that drinks
its charm from
lakes and rivers in
the purest natural
environment.
Refuge Huts without guards
Guarded Refuge Huts
Campings
Beds
Water
Map of rivers, lakes and and refuge huts
Long live freedom
The Valls del Nord is
home to two of Andorra’s
most majestic areas:
The Communal Natural
Park of the valleys of the
Comapedrosa in la Massana,
and the Valley of Sorteny,
in Ordino. Within a few
kilometres these two natural
wonders combine to create
an authentic treasure for
those who want to enjoy
nature and biological
diversity in its purest state.
The Sorteny Valley Natural Park
The natural parks promote the
coexistence of nature with the
visitors to Andorra who come
to interact and experience its
landscapes. The concept of
ecotourism has been an integral
part of Andorran culture, promoted
initially due to its respect for the
natural environment.
The principality has an immense
natural and cultural legacy,
a fact that makes it a dream
location for nature lovers. In
the Valls del Nord you can enjoy
magnificent views of the two
reserves, the natural park of
Comapedrosa in the parish of
la Massana, and the natural park
of the Vall de Sorteny, in Ordino.
There are similarities between
the two reserves as they are
both high mountain areas with
summits reaching almost 3,000
metres, however they also have
their own defining characteristics.
The fact that they are found
within a few kilometres of one
another means it is essential
to visit both reserves in order
to fully enjoy the diverse
landscapes of the valleys.
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THE COMMUNAL NATURAL PARK OF THE VALLEYS OF THE COMAPEDROSA - ARINSAL
The great attraction of this park in La Massana is the high mountain landscape with its six glacier lakes,
in an area of over 1,500 hectares. This is the highest part of the country. The eyes of all visitors are drawn
irresistibly to the highest peak in the Principality, the peak of alt de Comapedrosa (2,942 metres), which
dominates the valleys and is the centrepiece of a truly exceptional panoramic view.
The natural park has some unforgettable views
The features of the park, with
its many peaks of over 2,700
metres, make it an exceptional
area for excursions. There is
a guide for more experienced
mountaineers, showing all the
routes up to the various peaks,
the plateau of Estany and Les
Fonts. But the summer also
brings the opportunity to enjoy
guided visits, to know more
about the flora, the fauna, the
geology and the geomorphology
of this natural park. There is
a broad offer if eco-tourist
activities
with
proposals
suited to various levels of
difficulty. For example, a walk
to the river Pollós is a short
excursion and fairly easy, ideal
for a family outing. In contrast,
you need to be in good form
to attempt the ascent of alt
de Comapedrosa, as this is a
day-long outing and climbs up
by high mountain paths. The
extensive network of paths and
circuits around the park has
been designed and laid out so
that everyone has a chance
to be in direct contact with
nature. One circuit has been
arranged with interpretations,
so that everyone can go at
their own speed, and during
the excursion there are various
information boards explaining
the characteristics and special
features of the park in a manner
that is easy to understand.
Comapedrosa Park has three
mountain refuge huts for
people who go trekking. The
huts at Les Fonts and the Estany
plateau are open all year round
and are free. The Comapedrosa
hut is manned and offers a
meals service, it is open from
the beginning of June to the end
of September. Reservations can
be made by telephone. For the
rest of the year one part of this
mountain hut remains open.
THE SORTENY VALLEY NATURAL PARK
This natural park situated in the parish of Ordino, contains in its area of more than a thousand hectares a
very important biological diversity and contributes to the preservation and biodiversity of the Pyrenees. It
is of unique interest from a scientific, historical and educational point of view, and has a strong aesthetic
attraction thanks to the extraordinary beauty of its panoramic views and the contrasts of colours which
explode at certain times of the year.
©Prames
The best hiking and Nordic Walking routes
The guides take day trippers on
photographic safaris of varying
degrees of difficulty. From routes
that are suitable for the whole
family, to the most challenging,
designed for those that want
to really lose themselves in
the secrets of the park. There
are four routes to choose from:
“Birds, butterflies and damp
areas”; “Alpine and subalpine
fauna and flora and the Estanyó
lake”; “Glacial cirques (valleys)
and ancient forests”; and “Alpine
flora and fauna”.
All the excursions include a visit
to the botanic garden, where
you can enjoy an impressive
selection of alpine and subalpine
flora and fauna. There is also
the possibility of covering the
interpretive trails explained
through
a printed guide: Path of El Grau
de la Llosa, The Esquirol route
and the Marta route.
The winter season is ideal
for snowshoe excursions and
mountain skiing.
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VALLS DEL NORD
The contrast of colours
changes with the season
Refuge Huts without guards
Guarded refuge Huts
Beds
Water
Trails
Photographic safaris
More information
You will be able to find
more information on
the Natural Parks
in the following websites:
www.comapedrosa.ad
and www.sorteny.ad;
as well as all the facilities
for the visitors, open during
the summer months.
Ask for the natural parks
guides at the tourist offices
of the Northern Valleys
The natural parks map.
Sensations on horseback
The Northern Valleys are full of
routes for horse-riding; open
tracks which from time to time dive
into the various types of woods
(poplars, oaks, pines, etc.), follow
the routes of the North Valira and
the many streams which flow into
the river; or descend the mountain
slopes.
But even if this is the first time
you go horse-riding there are
comfortable and simple routes
to enjoy the surroundings and
the experience of going about
on horseback.
Riding any of these paths allows
you to enjoy the Andorran
mountains and see how they
change throughout the year: in
spring and summer the fields
are adorned and scented with
beautiful flowers; while in the
autumn the woods offer a broad
variety of yellow, deep red
and ochre hues; and in winter
everything is transformed under
the snow.
More experienced horsemen can tackle the paths which run through the
natural park of Comapedrosa, leading to the Forcats lakes, the Sorteny
Valley natural park or the Iron Route. Here the high mountain landscape
is imposing, wild and unexpected and the different routes twist and turn
through narrow craggy tracks, with many streams, springs and ravines.
The starting points for these
excursions are the centres
of L’Aldosa and El Serrat.
L’Aldosa, a picturesque and
sunny hamlet at the edge of
La Massana going towards
Ordino, is protected by the
massive peak of Casamanya
(2,740 m). Aldosa has a
horse-riding club, with the
same name, which offers
not only horses for hire and
trips with a guide, but also
a cross-country circuit and
classes in jumping and
schooling; and even the little
people can enjoy their first
time on a pony. El Serrat,
a little mountain village deep
in the valley of Ordino, has
a horse-riding centre where
you can hire a horse or
enjoy a guided excursion to
different parts of the valley.
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VALLS DEL NORD
Push your emotions to the limit
If you are an adventurer in search of action, the Valls del Nord provides
you with an opportunity to enjoy nature, whilst at the same time
unleashing your adrenaline. You can find action climbing the Vias
Ferratas (assisted climbing routes) or canyoning in exquisite natural
surroundings and experiencing new sensations never before encountered.
The Segudet forest offers challenging open air sporting options, such as
bungee-jumping, horse riding, or quad biking. These sports help you to
enjoy nature’s active side, without leaving behind all the creature comforts.
Quad biking
Canyoning, guaranteed fun
The vias ferratas, a true challenge
ARINSAL - FONT DE LA TOSCA TRIALS PARK
The Arinsal - Font de la Tosca Trials Park is an open and permanent area of entertainment suited to all levels
and with all kinds of sections. This trials park, located at 1,500 metres altitude, is designed for lovers of this
sport. The park was inaugurated in August 2009 and is open from May to November. The Font de la Tosca
section holds competitions, exhibitions and gives courses for riders at various levels.
This year 2010, the park will host, among others, a classic motorbike trial and guided excursions. A highlight
will be the 9th 2-Day Arinsal Trial (7 and 8 August).
Climbing, a bird’s eye view
Bungy jumping,unleash your adrenaline
The Valls del Nord from the air
COMPANIES THAT OFFER EXCURSIONS OR ACTIVITIES
OXIGEN 2 ANDORRA
Camí Ral, s/n
AD400 La Massana
T. +376 836 666
[email protected]
www.hotansa.ad
BOSC DE SEGUDET
Travessia d’Ordino, 11
AD300 Ordino
T. +376 878 173
[email protected]
www.ordino.ad
EXPERIENCIA EN MUNTANYA
Edif. Casa Estragues - Baixos
AD300 Ordino
T. +376 847888
www.experienciamuntanya.com
QUADS - HOTEL BRINGUÉ
Ctra. Gral. 3, s/n el Serrat
AD300 Ordino
T. +376 736 999
[email protected]
www.hotelbringue.ad
CENTRE EQÜESTRE EL SERRAT
Ctra. Gral. 3, El Serrat
AD300 Ordino
T. +376 386 430
CLUB HÍPIC L’ALDOSA
Ctra. de l’Aldosa, s/n
AD400 La Massana
T . +376 837 329
M. +376 325 629 / 331 898
[email protected]
www.hipica-aldosa.com
ORDINO TOURISM OFFICE
Travessia d’Ordino, 11
AD300 Ordino
T. +376 878 173
[email protected]
www.ordino.ad
TOURISM OFFICE OF
LA MASSANA
HELIAND
Plaça de les Fontetes
AD400 La Massana
T. +376 835 693
[email protected]
www.lamassana.ad
Heliport Terra Guindaldes
Ctra. de la Massana a Ordino
AD400 La Massana
T. +376 837 929
[email protected]
www.heliand.com
ORIGINAL
OVER SERVISSIM VIATGES
Urb. Les Feixes, 18, Bloc A 5, 3r, 2a
Arinsal
AD400 La Massana
T. +376 838 515
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.originalandorra.com
VALLNORD
Av. Través
AD 400 La Massana
T. +376 878 000
[email protected]
www.vallnord.com
Av. Sant Antoni, 26
AD400 La Massana
T. +376 738 800
[email protected]
www.overservissim-viatges.com
VALLS DEL NORD
Vallnord, emotion guaranteed, all year round
Come to Vallnord.
You’ll never believe what is waiting for you in Les Valls del Nord.
VISITORS TO LES VALLS DEL NORD WILL FIND ALL THE THRILLS
AND EXCITEMENT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR IN VALLNORD
In summer, a host of activities to enjoy nature and life in the open air. In winter, the most
outstanding facilities for ensuring an unforgettable time in the finest snow. Endless
possibilities for fun and enjoyment, all amid a matchless setting.
COME AND EXPLORE!
Whether you’re coming here to have fun with the family or to burn off some serious adrenalin,
Vallnord offers you everything you need, including the most challenging activities.
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Snow, snow and more snow!
THREE SKIIABLE SECTORS
WITH A SINGLE PASS
ARCALÍS, SKIING IN ITS
PUREST STATE
A paradise, far from the madding
crowd. The most superb slopes
in a sector where they only thing
there is plenty of is the best
snow. In short, kilometres and
kilometres of powder snow, a
freestyle area and a spectacular
Boardercross zone. This is a
sector for those who love skiing
freely in the middle of nature,
whilst facilities are also provided
for beginners, who will find the
longest slope in all the Principality
of Andorra, especially designed
for those just starting out in this
sport!!
ARINSAL, SKIING IN COMFORT
Arinsal is the sector where you will find absolutely everything. Not only
can you choose from amongst a range of hotels in all styles, at the very
foot of the slopes, but you will discover what it is like to ski in comfort.
See what it is like to take a cable car or a six-seater chair lift comfortably
up from the village to the slopes, with their delightful layout and more
than 40,000 square metres devoted to freestyle.
Discover the delicious sensation of skiing down to the hotel on the
redesigned Les Marrades slope, where you can even practice your favourite
sport at night! And enjoy all this in a unique setting, with a wide range of
restaurant facilities, live music, including chill-out, pubs and discos.
PAL, FAMILY SKIING
The sector where young and old alike have fun. Here, the facilities include
beginners’ slopes, baby clubs and snow gardens where our youngest
visitors can enjoy themselves. Not to mention ski and snowsurfing
schools for all ages. And a vast range of activities for the full enjoyment of
families: snowshoes, dog sled, snowbikes and much more.
www.vallnord.com
Children have areas
exclusively for them
VALLS DEL NORD
THE VALLNORD SCHOOL
DO YOU KNOW AGUSTINA?
Come to Vallnord and, who
knows… you may meet her!
Ask for her incredible stories
about Vallnord
VALLNORD AND FREESTYLE
LEADERS IN EUROPE
Freestyle enthusiasts will find
first-class facilities for enjoying
their favourite sport at Vallnord,
where riders of all levels can
develop, learn and meet wellknown freestyle experts for
themselves!
What do you want to do this winter?
Top of the class.
The Vallnord school provides
classes in all specialities. Skiing,
snowsurfing, telemark, etc, for
all ages and levels. The school’s
more than 250 monitors ensure
complete flexibility, enabling users
to choose between more relaxed
learning in groups and one-on-one
classes to perfect their abilities to
the highest level. These monitors
are highly-trained professionals
of different nationalities ready to
give their full attention to skiers
of all types, who can even learn
in privately-arranged à la carte
classes.
SNOWPLUS SERVICE
Exclusive services with infinite
possibilities.
The SnowPlus Service is designed
precisely for that: to give you
a plus. We supply a qualified
monitor, 6 a day, to enable you
to perfect your skiing to the
maximum, as well as a whole
range of VIP services: hotel
pickup, helicopter transfers to
other sectors in Vallnord or other
ski resorts… Even an off-piste
guide so that you can discover all
the charming nooks and crannies
in beautiful Vallnord.
Vallnord means skiing for all
A domain with sectors especially designed for younger
visitors and families to have fund skiing, as well as the
most daring slopes through unspoilt mountain landscapes
to enable users to enjoy this sport in its purest form.
All in all, more than 70 slopes, activities of all kinds,
areas especially for children, three freestyle areas, a
spectacular boardercross zone and a new half pipe built to
FIS specifications. Not to mention unlimited freeride!!!
You want snow? Come to Vallnord!
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ADVENTURE!
Quad and buggy rides. Archery. Go-kart descent. Zip lines. Jump. Vertical adventure circuits.
Via ferratas (climbing ways) and canyoning. Paintball. Riding circuit. Mountain-bike.
4x4 raids with guide. Hiking (walks in the Sorteny and Comapedrosa natural parks).
Bungee jumping. Not only that, but also good cuisine, wellness and shopping!
Vallnord:
a children’s paradise!
Unlimited fun!! In good
weather, Vallnord fills
up with inflatables,
air mattresses, zip
lines, archery fields,
electric go-karts, even a
children’s playground for
our youngest visitors!
VIA FERRATA (IRON WAYS) AND VERTICAL CIRCUITS
Walls for all levels.
The via ferrata iron ways in Les Valls del Nord are routes especially
designed to enable visitors to enjoy climbing safely and under professional
supervision. The different levels of difficulty presented by the via ferrata
at La Creu de Noral, Segudet, Ordino and Erts (La Massana) ensure that
everyone can take part in this fantastic sport in complete safety. It all
depends on how hard the climbing bug bites you!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ASCENTS
Roc de la Coma, Erts. The complete facilities here include a via ferrata
between 435 metres that combines both vertical and horizontal sections.
Visitors will also find a climbing area with a total of 14 vias, all from low
to medium degree of difficulty. It takes around one and a half hours
to reach the peak at 1,650 metres, with a total ascent of 190 metres.
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Bosc de Segudet, Ordino. Here is
not only another great via ferrata,
but also many other open-air
sports activities, such as the
vertical adventure circuit, with its
zip line, hanging bridges, lianas,
spider’s webs and other types of
bridge, such as knot bridges. The
thrill of scaling the vertical heights,
looking down from the tree-tops,
combined with the challenge of
overcoming the different tests as
they arise, infuse this activity with
the thrill of adventure and freedom.
CANYONING
Can you imagine leaping down 25
metres? Diving into unbelievable
clear water?
Visitors to Les Valls del Nord will
find several breathtaking beauty
spots ideal for thrilling to this daring
sport. The experience is simply
unforgettable. Slipping down
canyons, sliding through crystalclear water and streams bejewelled
with shining rocks. And—for those
will adrenalin still to burn—a
25-metre bungee jump to swing
with a vast, thrilling pendulum
effect. A whole range of powerful
sensations amid a wild, beautiful,
unforgettable natural setting.
EXPLORERS!
Who said that mountains were just
for walking?
A THOUSAND WAYS OF
ENJOYING THE MOUNTAINS
Horse and pony trekking.
Amphibian vehicle trips. Mountainbike circuits with different levels of
difficulty. Orienteering and Nordic
walking. And, if you want to enjoy
nature at full speed, 4x4 and quad
raids and circuits. Drives where
you will cross rivers, reach the
highest peaks and discover the
most isolated mountain dwellings
(bordas). Thrilling adventure
combined with breath-taking
mountain beauty.
And, of course,
hiking with guide
Trekking enthusiasts will
find routes in the low,
middle and high mountains
at Vallnord. Activities with
something for everyone,
getting right back to nature,
and perhaps relaxing by
enjoying an improvised
picnic by the lakeside.
AAA-DREEE-NAAAA-LIIIN!!!!!!!
Bikers! You’ll find everything you need at Vallnord Bike Park!
WELCOME TO THE BIGGEST BIKE PARK IN THE PYRENEES
Seasoned riders, particularly those who love drops and footbridges, will
find their dreams come true at the Vallnord Bike Park. And beginners?
You come along too! At Vallnord, you’ll find circuits especially designed
to give you unforgettable thrills on two wheels.
A LEADER AMONGST EUROPEAN BIKE PARKS
Today, Vallnord Bike Park is a meeting point for the most demanding
riders. Every year, the circuit hosts international competitions, such as
the Mountain Bike World Cup and the Vallnord Solo Bici Festival. If you
drop in, you will find such attractions as: cross-country circuits full of ups
and downs; a Bike Trial area for experts and a beginner’s circuit for those
just starting out; descent circuits with different degrees of difficulty; a
woodpark with wallrides; footbridges and drops up to 3 metres; and
plenty of things to do for the less expert. All this, plus a spectacular four
cross designed by Cédric Gràcia and used events in the 2008 and 2009
Mountain Bike World Cups.
THE BEST PLACE. THE BEST SCHOOL
Cédric Gràcia’s mountain bike school at Vallnord is the best option for
learning to mountainbike and improving technique. A member of the top
ten in the world rider ranking, Cédric Gràcia and his team of monitors
provide private classes for both adults and children.
VALLS DEL NORD
BETTER AND BETTER
Improvements are made to the facilities at Vallnord Bike Park year after
year, with new lifts to take users up to the highest points, such as the
recently-opened “El Cubil” chair lift, which connects the Bike Park lower
area with the peak and links up with the Serra 2 chair lift.
Vallnord Bike Park
Constant efforts are also made to extend the facilities in the Bike
Park itself. Besides the green circuits, such as La Serra and El Verdet,
designed for less expert and younger users, there is also a new
1,000-metre descent!! Moreover, the Bike Park has been extended
fantastically right up to the peak of El Cubil, thanks to the opening of
two spectacular circuits: from the highest point, at an altitude of 2,358
metres, to La Massana (1,300 metres)!
SPECIALIST SHOPS
Free bike cleaning service.
Repair workshops with solutions to any mechanical problems that
may arise. Store stocking all the latest accessories and a full range of
mountain bike models.
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The melody of seduction
If you have artistic leanings, in
the Valls del Nord you will not lack
cultural entertainment. Music,
theatre and a large repertoire of
a variety of performances will be
the ideal complement to your stay.
Furthermore, in summer, the street
theatre will be the ingredient that
finally seduces you.
The art of the arts
From the 18th to 29th July, 2010,
Ordino will again welcome some
40 plastic artists originating
from four continents.
COLORS FOR THE
PLANET ART CAMP
Colors for the Planet Art Camp
arises from the need to have the
people of Earth come together
to understand and face the
challenges that the twenty-first
century puts before us: climate
change, the migration of large
groups of people fleeing hunger
and poverty, wars, and a long
list of calamities that threatens
human survival.
Without any doubt, art is the
universal language that all
humans understand best. Colors
for the Planet is a clear example of
what a group of people of different
races, cultures, and religions
can do in a practical exercise of
respect and coexistence.
Under the auspices of Unesco,
the Andorran Government, the
Ordino city hall and the Bomosa
philanthropic society, the artists
will gather in the village for the
second time and work together in
communal areas, sharing techniques and points of view about art and
life in their respective countries. These days of cohabitation will not
only leave behind a large collection of works illustrating the richness
of cultural diversity and the possibility of understanding and dialogue
between people of different origins, but also provide evidence of
coexistence and exchange in the creative and artistic field.
The main stage will be the street, so everyone will be able to participate
and enjoy the creative process of the participants.
Exhibitions, talks and workshops for children and adults are some of the
activities planned for this second edition of the Art Camp, a project that
has continuity on a biennial basis.
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LA MASSANA CÒMIC: THE ART OF THE COMIC STRIP
Theatre Season
Every spring, lovers of comic strips have a date with La Massana Comic.
This time, however, the spirit of the comic will live throughout the year,
as several theme exhibitions have been programmed with talks and
supplementary activities. Leading personalities in the international
panorama will meet at the Sala de les Fontetes in La Massana.
For more information consult the web page www.lamassanacomic.ad.
www.lamassanacomic.ad
ANDOFLORA: FUSION OF AROMAS AND COLOURS
The market-fair of plants and flowers. In May, this event attracts
professional horticulturalists and gardening enthusiasts. The diverse
floral activities animate the Fontetes and Quart Squares in the town
centre where Andoflora is held.
www.andoflora.ad
MOUNTAINS ON THE BIG SCREEN
www.andoflora.com
In Andorra the mountain culture does not start and end with the
Pyrenees, and to pay homage to the mountain ranges of the whole
world, every year a celebration of mountain cinema and voyages is
held in Ordino and la Massana. The event includes the showing of
films dedicated to climbing the world’s highest peaks, as well as a
symposium where the directors and actors of these films explain their
experiences in fascinating and informative speeches.
THE 6TH SNOW AND MOUNTAIN TOURISM WORLD CONGRESS
Mountains on the big Screen
Ordino will welcome the 6th Snow and Mountain Tourism World
Congress. Since 1998 this event has been carried out by the World
Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Andorran Government with the
collaboration of the seven Andorran parishes.
Various themes of interest acord to the tourism sector will be presented
and debated during the 13th and 14th April, under the slogan:
“REINVENTING SNOW AND MOUNTAIN TOURISM TO ATTRACT NEW
CLIENTS”.
www.snowcongress-andorra.com
Up curtain
The autumn theatre season
brings performance art closer
to the locals and visitors of
the valleys. From October to
December theatre performances
are presented in the Theatre of
Les Fontetes in la Massana by
the Escena Nacional d’Andorra
(ENE). The performances are
varied, from dramatised readings
and theatre pieces, to musical
shows or short presentations,
amongst other artistic
performances. Furthermore,
the centre for tourism and
culture of Les Fontetes in la
Massana, formed by the Theatre
of Les Fontetes, the tourism
office and the exhibition centre
organizes numerous children’s
shows, film showings and other
presentations, conferences
and press conferences
throughout the year.
To the rhythm of the bagpipes
BAGPIPERS’ FESTIVAL
The event, which has become
one of the most eagerly awaited
of the musical calendar in the
Valls del Nord, came about
thanks to the revival of a local
folktale. Legend has it that an old
buner (bagpiper) was attacked
by wolves in the forest of the
Ordino port, while on his way to
play in the Canillo Village Fair.
The celebration of his encounter
forms the basis for this key
cultural event.
Each August, on the second
weekend of the month, Ordino
transforms into a meeting
point for bagpipe groups and
artists. In an environment that
encourages interaction between
the musicians and their public,
the Bagpipers congregate for
the weekend in the streets of
Ordino, and an assortment of
folk groups from numerous
countries express their soul
through their bagpipes.
A musician with his spectacular bagpipes
The festival includes various features which make it a unique musical
event. A musical procession around the historic city centre of Ordino
opens the event on the Saturday morning. All the musical groups taking
part in the festival participate in this parade and demonstrate their
bagpiping abilities. Since the fair of 2008, an Andorran group has
joined the already impressive assembly of prestigious international
groups from the British Isles, Spain, France, Italy and Portugal.
Throughout the weekend the
performances never stop
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During the Trobada de Buners,
the bands are positioned in
specific areas of the town noted
for their enchanting qualities,
such as the gardens of the ArenyPlandolit house, the main square
or the Prat de Call Square. The
musicians perform with no set or
scenery on the lawns only metres
from the public and draw their
energy from the enthusiasm of
the crowd. This closeness creates
an intimate atmosphere for the
concerts and allows the audience
to feel the vibe of the music.
The climax of the day comes in
the evening at the Ordino Studios,
where the headlining performers
of the Trobada de Buners perform.
On the Saturday there is also an
event called The Taverna Folk,
where all of the groups stage a
collective performance to bring
the day’s activities to a close.
The following Sunday features one
of the most emblematic moments
of the contest: the traditional
solemn mass of the eleven
(misa solemne de las once).
The performance showcases
renowned organist Xuan Carlos
Vastro and the bagpipers Xose
Sancho and Félix Jurado, and
is rapidly becoming one of the
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most eagerly awaited events of
the festival. The church of Sant
Corneli i Sant Cebria creates the
perfect backdrop for this event,
which attracts more and more
spectators each year.
OTHER EVENTS
The concerns of Andorran artists
led to the creation of a series of
meetings and festivals to enjoy the
art in its various forms. Every
October since 1983, The
International Festival of Narciso
Yepes takes place, in honour
of the great musical inventor of
the 10-string guitar. The Auditori
Nacional d’Andorra in Ordino is
the location for this contest, which
includes various world renowned
artists.
Between the months of October and
December the Cicle d’Òrgan de
Tardor is organised in la Massana;
an opportunity to enjoy the
performances of worldrecognised
organists including the resident
organist from Notre Dame in Paris,
and other great masters recognized
worldwide.
They
perform
astonishing organ compositions
created centuries ago, illustrating
the highest form of quality classical
music.
Let Sisquet de Cal Sinquede take you around
Did you know that the Hotel Palanques housed
refugees during the Second World War?
Would you like to know how the country folk of La
Massana lived at the beginning of the 20th century?
Are you curious about why Saint Clement was
a Pope who did not want to be one?
Theatre-style visits:
a different way of discovering La Massana!
Sisquet de Cal Sinquede, a countryman of the last
century, takes a trip in time to explain to us the
customs of the age, with stories and tales of the
people who lived in La Massana and Pal.
Information: La Massana Tourist Office. T. +376 835 693
The valleys that never sleep
Gastronomy, shopping, sports,
cultural performances… And, if you
prefer to relax after a hard day, the
wellness centres will help you to
unwind and regain your strength.
When night falls, the fun doesn’t
stop. The evening venues will not
leave you disappointed…
Pyrenean fusion
Knowledge of the edible foods found in Andorra, and the art of their culinary preparation has brought Andorran
cuisine to a level of excellence. From traditional mountain fare which can be enjoyed in the local borda, to
dishes influenced by the French and the Catalans in the most contemporary restaurants. Andorran cuisine
is yet another attraction of the Valls del Nord, which is becoming increasingly recognised every year.
GASTRONOMY
The art of Andorran cuisine has
always been governed by the
use of their indigenous produce.
The unique topography of the
country favours an abundance
of mountain animals, and of the
fruit and vegetables cultivated
in orchards and vegetable
gardens in the valleys. The skill
in cooking these ingredients has
converted Andorran gastronomy
into a perfect fusion of traditional
mountain cuisine and culinary
influences from the surrounding
countries, France to the north and
Catalonia to the south.
A gift for the senses
You can enjoy delicacies in the classic Andorran borda or in the most
contemporary establishments. The borda is a typical rural farm building
immersed in nature where you can enjoy a warm rustic environment. The
traditional cuisine is based on mountain delicacies such as cargols a la
llauna (roasted snails) els guisats (stews), les rostes amb mel (grilled
meat with honey), pork steaks with a sweet and sour flavour thanks to
their preparation with honey and vinegar; ribs a la llosa (cooked on a
hot stone), fried in pork fat and seasoned with a little garlic; or the ribs
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of beef. Other characteristic meat dishes are the civets of wild boar or
hare, partridge in vinegar, and combinations of vegetables such as green
sprouts and potatoes with pieces of bacon.
However, Andorran cuisine is not just about meat. You can find trout
prepared in various ways from the classic style, to the Andorran, cooked
with ham, in pork fat and flour, to trout a la molinera (Miller’s trout – with
butter and lemon), baked trout, trout with peas with sparkling wine or
wine, or even cooked with vegetables. There is also cod, which can be
served au gratin (with breadcrumbs and melted cheese) with mussels,
or roasted with peppers, hake, salmon and l’arengada, (pressed sardine,
marinaded in brine). A typical dish is the escudella (traditional meat
stew with sausage). The celebration of the Escudella o Escudella de
Sant Antoni must be highlighted (17th of January in la Massana) where
escudella is given out free.
The kitchen, the exceptional
leading character
And to back up the investment of the Valls del Nord in the development
of Andorran and International cuisine, and to promote it outside the
Pyrenees, they celebrate the Mostra Gastronòmica d’Andorra, in
Ordino every year. The third weekend of September, the kitchens of the
principality emerge into the streets. The richness of Andorran cuisine
melds with some of the most celebrated of the chefs of France, Catalonia
and the rest of Spain with the aim of opening up Andorran cooking to
bring it closer to the rest of the world.
DESSERTS
Apart from the traditional
desserts we find la coca
masegada, a delicious pastry
made with wheat flour, eggs,
sugar and muscatel.
The
orellanes (sun-dried peaches)
are another Andorran dessert:
the dried peach skins are boiled
with wine and sugar making them
sweet and refined. The classic
Catalan dish; mel i mató (honey
and curd), and its combination
with dry fruits called the Dessert
of music, are other important
finales to a delicious lunch or
dinner.
Restaurants
LA MASSANA
Ambatlle
Set menus and
charcoal-broiledmeat
Serra de l’Honor
T. +376 838 539
Angelo
Cuisine, a leading role
The increased awareness in Andorra of the importance of its
culinary art has resulted in the appearance of occasions related
with the cuisine of the valleys. Three new gatherings were created
in La Massana last year, in connection with typical dishes: these
were the Winter Cuisine Days, “Lo Mandongo”, concentrating on
pork, and La Massana Fogons Gastronomic Days, with various
Andorran menus. Finally, in the summer, there is the “Flavours of the
world” gastronomic cycle. A real declaration of intent to promote
a treasure which until now the northern valleys have kept hidden.
A PARADISE FOR WILD MUSHROOMS
In La Massana the people of Arinsal will be holding a wild
mushroom market during the weekend of 11 and 12
September. Mushrooms are the edible stars of autumn.
The event also attracts boletaires (mushroom hunters) from
abroad thanks to the market where they sell high quality
mushrooms and their derivatives. Furthermore, the restaurants
of the region take part and present various ways of cooking the
mushrooms.
FANCY DRESS MEALS
The Soup Carnival takes place in Ordino in the final stretch
of the fancy dress week. After enjoying the soup, with pork
scratching tart as dessert, the participants hold the fancy
dress competition where the food bows out in favour of the
party.
Italian and fresh market food
C/ Josep Rossell, 1
T. +376 738 393
[email protected]
www.pizzeriaangelo.ad
Bondia Cafè
Set menus and
signature cuisine
Plaça de les Fontetes, s/n
Av. St. Antoni, 1
T. +376 840 030
[email protected]
www.bondiacafe.com
Borda Raubert
Traditional Andorran
food and specialized in
charcoal-broiled meat
Ctra. d’Arinsal Km 1.5
T. +376 835 420
[email protected]
www.bordaraubert.com
El Cantàbric a taula
Specialty of the house,
shellfish and seafood
Av. Sant Antoni, 14
T. +376 836 052
[email protected]
El Racó dels Amics
Home cooked Mediterranean
food, and daily set menus
Av. St. Antoni, 42
T. + 376 836 628
El Ressopó
Mixed dishes,
sandwiches and tapas
Av. del Ravell, 5
T. +376 840 142
El Rusc
Conde
Daily set menu and
sandwiches
Av. del Través, 27
T. +376 837 463
Don Piacere
Sandwiches and dessert
Av. del Ravell, 2 baixos
Hotel Font
T. +376 840 909
[email protected]
La Closeta
Daily set menus and sandwiches
Av. Sant Antoni, 29
Plaça del Comú
T. + 376 840 415
Tex-mex food
Av. del Través, 21
T. + 376 837 076
[email protected]
Pizzeria, pasta and
Mediterranean food
Av. Sant Antoni, 45
T. +376 838 194
Granja Veiga
Daily set menu and
tradicional menu
Av. Sant Antoni, 68
T. +376 840 601
Daily set menus, mixed
dishes and sandwiches
Av. del Ravell, 28
T. +376 838 508
El Vesuvi
Cal Silvino
Casino
La Bona Taula
La Granja 1001
Granja La Plana
Specialty of the house,
and cod. Tapas
Av. El Través, 21
T. +376 840 720
[email protected]
www.restaurantcalsilvino.com
Charcoal-broiled meats
and fresh market produce
Ctra. Gral. d’Arinsal, s/n
T. +376 835 154
[email protected]
www.labordadelavi.com
Fresh market produce and specialty in seafood and shellfish
Ctra. d’Arinsal Km 4, 35
T. +376 838 200
[email protected]
www.elrusc.com
Borda Xica
Home cooked food and
C/ Cap del Carrer
T. +376 837 190
La Borda de l’Avi
Sandwiches and mixed
dishes
Carretera dels Plans, 9
t. +376 840 389
Av. del Través, 3
T. +376 837 222
Hostal Palanques
Home cooked food, french
cuisine and daily set menus
Av. Sant Antoni, 16
T. + 376 835 007
Hotel Rutllan
Regional and french dishes
fresh from the market
Av. del Ravell, 3
T. +376 835 000
[email protected]
www.hotelrutllan.ad
Ivan
Av. Sant Antoni, 71, baixos
T.+376 835 808
Sandwiches
Cap del Carrer, 12
Casa Vilalta
T. +376 836 047
Mon Bohemi
Pla de l’Estany
L’A L D O S A
Casa No-No
Italian and french
cuisine with pizzas and
charcoal-broiled meats
Ctra. de la Creu Blanca, 4-6
T. + 376 839 111
El Álamo
Mexican and steakhouse food
C/ Costes de Giberga
T. + 376 840 172
[email protected]
Martín Fierro
Argentinian cuisine
C/ La Gravada de la Font
T. + 376 837 299
SISPONY
Abba Xalet Suites Hotel
Home-cooked fresh food,
with daily set menus
Terra Major de Sispony, s/n
T. + 376 737 300
[email protected]
www.abbaxaletsuiteshotel.com
Molí dels Fanals
Set menus, mixed dishes,
and sandwiches
C/ Major, s/n
T.+376 835 028
Traditional mountain cuisine
Av. de les Comes
T. +376 835 380
[email protected]
www.molidelsfanals.com
Podium Cafè Lounge
Hotel La Burna
Set menus, and sandwiches
Av. del Ravell, 10
T. + 376 840 310
www.podiumcafelounge.com
Porquets Sí Bar Ciber Café
Daily set menu, mixed
Av. del Través, 4
T. +376 838 866
Sant Antoni
Traditional mountain cuisine
Camí Ral, s/n
T. +376 836 705
Siurell
Daily set menus, mixed dishes,
sandwiches and tapas
Av. Sant Antoni, 33
T. +376 838 758
Versió Original V.O.
Creative cuisine with
daily set menus
C/ Josep Rossell, 12
T. +376 839 309
[email protected]
Home-cooked food (Evening
meal only)
Av. del Jovell, 20
T.+376 835 355
[email protected]
www.hotellaburna.com
ERTS
Bambú Oriental
Creative Oriental and
International cuisine
Ctra. d’Arinsal, s/n
T. +376 737 393
www.hotelpalarine.com
Borda Xixerella
Typical Andorran food
Ctra. de Pal
T. +376 838 525
www.xixerellapark.com
Émo
Gourmet food
Hotel Palomé
T. +376 738 500
[email protected]
www.hotelpalome.com
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La Borda d’Erts
Traditional andorran food
and specialty, charcoalbroiled meat and meat
cooked on hot stones
T. +376 840 820
L’Hort de Casa
Typical Aragon and
mountain food
T. + 376 835 068
[email protected]
La Torrada
International food
Ctra. de Pal
Càmping Xixerella
T. +376 837 452
[email protected]
PAL
Caubella
Daily set menus, buffet
and sandwiches
Estació d’esquí de Pal
T. +376 878 000
[email protected]
www.vallnord.com
L’Eulari de Pal
Home made food specialising
in charcoal-broiled meat
and mountain rice
Plaça del Poble
T. +376 836 400
[email protected]
www.restauranteularidepal.com
Lydia
Specialty in stewed
and Andorran food
La Fontanella, 1a casa
T. +376 835 377
ANYÓS
Can Pere
ARINSAL
El Cau
Sandwiches, hamburgers
and pizzas
T. +376 837 781
El Molí de la Plaça
Italian and Thai food
Specialised in pasta and pizza
Ctra. Gral. d’Arinsal
T. +376 835 281
www.moliarinsal.com
Fora Pista
Sandwiches, hamburgers
and pizzas
Ctra. Comallemple, s/n
T. +376 738 020
[email protected]
www.grupcrest.com
Hotel Comapedrosa
Home-cooked food, set
menu and buffet
T. +376 836 971
Hotel Crest
Fresh cooked food specialised
in oriental cuisine
Ctra. de Sant Cristòfol, 10
T. +376 835 415
[email protected]
www.canpere.net
360º
Daily set menus, fresh market
food and typical dishes
Baixos de l’edifici Caprici
T. +376 839 981
Daily set menus
Estació d’Arinsal,
T. +376 738 020
[email protected]
www.hotelcrest.com
Can Toni
Aparthotel Sant Andreu
Hotel Micolau
Traditional Andorran food
Ctra. de Sant Cristòfol, 26
T. +376 835 923
[email protected]
Capriccio
English and Indian food.
Curry on Thursdays
T. +376 836 164
[email protected]
www.st-andreu.com
Buffet
Ctra. de Sant Cristòfol
Hotel AnyósPark
T. +376 737 573
[email protected]
www.anyospark.com
Traditional food
Ctra. Gral. d’Arinsal, 53
T. + 376 837 419
[email protected]
Delizioso
Black Bull
International cuisine
Club AnyósPark
T. +376 737 573
[email protected]
www.anyospark.com
Snack Bar Esport
Sandwiches, pizzas
and Sport set menu
Club AnyósPark
T. +376 737 573
[email protected]
www.anyospark.com
Apartaments St. Romà
Sandwiches and mixed dishes
Borda Pradet
T. +376 840 177
Cisco’s
Mexican food. Evening
meals only
C/ del Serradell, 1
T. +376 836 398
El Bosc
Specialised in tapas,
pizzas and meat
T. +376 835 519
Set menu, traditional menu
and Mexican dishes
T. (+ 376) 737 707
[email protected]
www.hotel-micolau.com
La Rosa
Snacks. Open from 15h until 3h
Ctra. General dÁrinsal, 17
T.+376 835 706
www.thederbyirishpub.com
Panoràmix
Xalet-Hotel Montané
Daily set menus and
sandwiches
Estació d’Arinsal
T. +376 873 020
[email protected]
www.vallnord.com
Polar Bar
QuoVadis
Home-cooked food
C/ Major, s/n
T. +376 835 343
English food, mixed dishes,
set menu and tapas
Ctra. Gral. dÁrinsal, 8
T. + 376 837 600
www.quovadis-arinsal.com
Racó del Mas Sun & Snow Bar
Sandwiches and tapas
(open from16h until 1h)
C/ Callisa s/n
(antigua borda Callisa)
T + 376 840 770
Refugi de la Fondue
Hotel Princesa Parc
Rocky Lounge Club
Hotel Solana
Daily set menus
Ctra. Gral. dÁrinsal, 29
T +376 737 999
[email protected]
www.hotansa.ad
La Pampa
Argentinian food specialised in
Ctra. Gral. d’Arinsal. Edifici
Amadeus
T. +376 839 630
pamparestobar@hotmailcom
Oriental food, roast
meat dishes, and meat
cooked on a stone
Ctra.Gral. dÁrinsal
Edifici Amadeu 3
T. +376 838 566
Surf
Argentinian and
italian food specialised in
Borda Giraut
T. +376 838 069
Timotea
Pizzeria
T. +376 836 386
Snack - Bar Quim
Home-made food
C/ Major, 10
T. +376 835 645
Tòpic
Traditional fresh Andorran cuisine, typical to the Pyrenees
C/ Major, s/n
T. +376 736 102
F. +376 736 101
[email protected]
www.topicordino.com
Vertical Límit Café
ORDINO
French cuisine
T. +376 835 122
[email protected]
Buffet
T. +376 736 400 – 736 500
[email protected]
www.hotelprincesparc.com
International food
and set menus
T. +376 737 536
[email protected]
www.hotelmontane.com
Bar and terrace (only in
winter). Fresh market food,
set menu and mixed dishes
Estació d’Arinsal
T. +376 737 878
[email protected]
www.santmoritz.com
Specialised in fondue,
raclette, tapas and
T. +376 839 599
www.fondue-lodge.com
[email protected]
Hotel Pobladó
The Derby Irish Bar
Mixed dishes, set menus, pizzas
Edifici Joan de Torne
T. (+ 376) 838 670
Armengol - Casa León
Traditional home-cooked food
C/ Major
T. +376 835 977
[email protected]
Babi
Bar - Bitlles
Snack bar, sandwiches,
mixed dishes and tapas
Centre Esportiu d’Ordino
Travessia d’ Ordino, 11
T. +376 878 107
F. +376 839 225
[email protected]
www.ceo.ad
Bar Restaurant La Clota
Portuguese food
Prat del Pomer, Baixos
T. +376 847 474
Gaspà
Various dishes
Ctra. Gral. d’ Ordino, Cruïlla
de l’ Aldosa
T. +376 835 080
F. +376 838 308
Granja Refugi De L’amistat
Breakfast, tapas, daily set
menu, salad, sandwiches and
ice-cream. In winter, cuscus
Ctra. Coll d’ Ordino
Edif. Rubi
Urb. La Cultia PB I
T +376 839 267
[email protected]
Pizzeria Coll d’Ordino
Pizzeria, mixed dishes,
meats and various dishes
Ctra. Coll d’Ordino
Edif. Prat Gran
T. +376 839 203
Specialty in Argentinean
meat, traditional
French creperia
Casa Jep de Tor
T. +376 835 057
[email protected]
LA CORTINADA
Bar Golf Par 3
Bar with tapas
Ctra. Gral. 3
T. +376 850 400
F. +376 850 400
[email protected]
www.ordinogolf.com
Restaurant Cal Tonet
Traditional food
Urb. Masanelles, Bloc E
T. +376 849 179
[email protected]
Restaurant Font Blanca
Typical mountain cuisine
with a wood oven, roasted
and home cooked meats
Ctra. Gral. 3
Edif. Font Blanca PB I
T. +376 850 068
LLORTS
Bar - Restaurant
Prat de les Mines
Mountain cuisine and
broiled meats, breakfasts
and sandwiches
Ctra. General, 3
T. +376 849 400 - 335 944
F. +376 849401
info@edificipratdelesmines.com
www.edificipratdelesmines.com
Restaurant L’Era del Jaume
Traditional mountain food, set
menu Ruta del Hierro
C/ Major, s/n
T. +376 850 667
[email protected]
www.eradenjaume.com
Restaurant La Neu
Fresh grastronomic food
Ctra. Gral. 3
T. +376 850 650
[email protected]
www.restaurant-laneu.com
ARANS
Restaurant Arans
Traditional food
Ctra. Gral. 3
T. +376 850 390
Restaurant La Font d’Arans
Traditional French food,
with duck specialties
Ctra. Gral. 3
T. +376 850 830
F. +376 850 880
[email protected]
www.monvirtual.com/fontdarans
ANSALONGA
Restaurant Cal Moixó
Plaça Major, s/n
T. +376 849 068
www.restaurantcalmoixo.com
SORNÀS
Les Fargues
Stewed meats
Ctra.Gral., s/n
T. +376 850 941
ARCALÍS
Els Planells (only in winter)
Brasserie and fast food
Camp de neu Ordino
T. +376 739 616
[email protected]
La Coma
charcoal-broiled and
fried meats, sandwiches
and mixed dishes
Camp de neu Ordino
T. +376 850 201
[email protected]
L’Hortell (only in winter)
Set menu and sandwiches
Camp de neu Ordino
T. +376 739 635
[email protected]
Guaranteed fun
The landscape of the Valls del Nord changes significantly from summer to winter. But when night falls, it
has the same energy year-round. It offers a variety of cultural activities, with a summer bursting with street
events and celebrations such as concerts and theatre productions which liven up the Andorran nights.
BY NIGHT
In the summer, the streets are
filled with performances
After an intense day full of trips, sports and relaxation in the wellness
centres, the holiday-makers can enter into the spirit of the nightlife
of Andorra. Throughout the year there is an abundance of musical
productions from the best international artists, theatre productions
in various cultural centres in any part of the country, as well as events
organized by the parishes during the annual local celebrations.
The majority of the venues
are open year-round
Furthermore, there are various open air concerts and theatre
productions from spring to autumn, such as the series of “Theatre
in the Street” (Teatro en la Calle) and the “Open Evenings” (Noches
Abiertas), where a variety of theatre and musical productions take
place in a charming setting: The main square of Ordino. And unlike
winter, when the majority of the night time activities take place in
musical venues and discos close to the ski area such as Arinsal,
the summer is the time to get out into the open air. There are the
Summer Nights of la Massana, which start with the Noche del Circo
(Night of the Circus) with acrobatic acts to Noches de Verano en los
Museos (Summer Nights in the Museums). Events related to music
or literature are organised and take place in specific settings such as
the Rull House, the Rossell forge or Romanesque Andorra.
ANDORRA PULSES
The energy of the Andorrans is evident every night thanks to the varied
recreational offering available. A huge array of pubs, venues and
discos during the winter months add the climax to a day full of fun.
The meeting points for those looking for evening entertainment are
spread throughout la Massana, Ordino, Erts and above all, Arinsal.
Night of the Circus, one of the spectacular
performances of the summer
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There are various venues where
you can find live performances
and, above all, where they
perform the most avant-garde
techno music. All the locations
have a relaxed atmosphere, are
customer friendly and full of fun,
music and dancing, where the
only objective is for everyone to
enjoy the night. Theatre, music,
dancing… and above all to have
a good time.
Andorra sets a benchmark for
night time entertainment in the
Pyrenees, and has advanced
facilities that attract an
interesting combination of locals
and holiday-makers of various
nationalities, creating a multi
cultural society with one clear
objective: fun.
ERTS
ARINSAL
L’ÀMBIT
QUO VADIS
The most avante garde techno music,
one of the trendiest atmospheres for
seasoned clubbers.
A venue with a British feel which has
all the elements of the typical British
and Irish pubs.
EL CAU
LA MASSANA
IRISH BAR
Hotel Màgic La Massana. Irish pub.
Live music in winter.
MÓN BOHEMI
Art Café & Lounge Bar. Music, drinks,
books Internet and Graphic arts.
LEGENDS PUB D’ESPORTS
Musical Bar pub, Drinks. Come
and enjoy our terrace and the best
Massana ambience.
SANT ANTONI
Restaurant. and Musical Bar Pub.
MP GLAMOUR
Rustic Pub with pool, table games
and extreme sports videos. On the
weekends, the best music from the
80s and 90s.
BOGART
Hotel Princesa Parc. Only open in
winter with live music.
BLOW
Hotel Princesa Parc. Bar with Bowling
alley, Internet Corner, videogames,
table football and pool.
PUB SOLANA
Hotel Solana. Disco-pub.
SURF
Café and wine bar by Cèdric Gracia.
On the ground floor, a restaurant
with the best Argentinean meat in
Andorra, and on the first floor one
of the most important clubs in the
country.
CHEERS
RACÓ DEL MAS
Pub disco.
PODIUM CAFÈ LOUNGE
Rustic Pub with pool.
PANNASÚ
Pub chill-out.
Sun & Snow Bar. Bar, Snack,
cocktail, wi-fi and music
THE DERBY IRISH PUB
Irish Pub. Après ski. Terrace. Snacks
and live music.
ROCKY LOUNGE CLUB
Restaurant and club. Live music.
CISCO´S
House and ambient music.
ANYÓS
7DENIT
Pub disco.
AQUALOUNGE ANYÓSPARK
Restaurant and chill-out area, with
unique views of the valley. Only in
summer.
ORDINO
PUB XALOC
Recent music
Let yourself be seduced
Shopping becomes a game of seduction. The shops in the valleys aim to seduce the
holiday-makers with high quality products at competitive prices. But above all, they
stand out for their friendly customer service and accessibility. Throughout the year
they carry out various events designed to bring them closer to their potential clients
SHOPPING
THE FAIRS
SPECIALIST SHOPS
The promotion of the commercial
activities of la Massana and
Ordino is firmly focused on
giving their customers the best
service possible. The added
value that the visitor finds is the
accessibility of everything and
the friendly customer service.
Each year there are fairs and
events designed to promote
different articles. During the
“Semana del Comerç” (Shopping
week) of la Massana, the visitors
can make the most of promotions,
tastings, street performances
and take part in raffles by filling
out forms in the stores. On the
catwalks, La Massana Moda
(Fashion of la Massana) presents
the latest fashions of clothing,
jewels and accessories.
The shoppers come in search of
the most important names and
brands of winter and mountain
sports that are difficult to find,
or expensive, in their countries.
There are various shops
specialised in winter sports
such as trekking, climbing and
mountain biking. As well as other
activities such as fishing which
has many enthusiasts.
In addition to combining
competitive prices with quality,
the shops make an effort to
provide all possible facilities to
their clients, such as parking lots
close to the stores.
Clothes shop
Freestyle, a way of life
The worldwide spread of
freestyle and freeride,
developed out of
snowboarding, mountain
biking, skateboarding
and above all skiing, has
created a completely new
style of life with a look all
of its own. Andorra has
some of the largest shops
dedicated exclusively to
freestyle and freeride in
the world. Everything the
enthusiast could need,
from the latest innovative
sportswear to every
accessory needed for these
creative and extreme sports.
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Revitalise your body and mind
The Valls del Nord are the
perfect destination for
the tourist that wants to
combine sport, shopping,
culture and comfort. A
complete range of modern
facilities allow the visitors
to enjoy countless sports,
as well as discovering
the pleasures of the
wellness culture, the ideal
way to recover from a
hectic day. Relaxing in
an outdoor Jacuzzi whilst
enjoying the impressive
natural views, is the
perfect way to revitalise
your body and mind.
COMFORT AND RELAXATION
ORDINO SPORTS CENTRE
The growth in the demand for resorts that offer an escape from hectic
lifestyles and a release of tension through sports activities, massages
and beauty treatments has created wellness tourism, a concept that has
revolutionised tourism in the 21st century. The advantages that Andorra
can offer to this type of tourist are numerous, mainly thanks to its privileged
location, which makes it easier to relax both physically and mentally.
This centre offers the complete
package of sports equipment
and facilities in one location,
as well as other treatments to
revitalise the body such as the
thermal showers or Turkish baths.
It has a Jacuzzi, sauna, sun beds,
and a natural solarium.
Andorra has an ample offering of centres for relaxation and well-being, and
offers more facilities dedicated to wellness per square metre than the majority
of European countries. The centres make the most of the magnificent natural
scenery to offer attractive packages with high quality facilities.
The Valls del Nord provide modern and innovative facilities, with
different equipment in Ordino and la Massana. Apart from being able
to take part in a variety of sports in these centres, their privileged
location means that their clients have everything the area of Vallnord
has to offer on their doorstep, allowing them (depending on the season)
to take part in sports such as skiing or mountain biking. Furthermore,
there are many places to renew your energy in spas offering a complete
range of treatments where you can have a relaxing or therapeutic
massage, and gyms with exclusive and high class equipment. Beauty
also has a place in the Valls del Nord and a wide range of facial and
body treatments are on offer, making your stay in the principality a
pleasure for all the senses.
Beauty treatments
It has a full range of facilities,
where you can access various
sports and relaxation services
without having to leave. It is
designed with the family unit in
mind with a covered swimming
pool, and another smaller
one for children. It also has a
gymnasium, squash court and
the Bitlles bar with four bowling
lanes, a children’s playground
and videogames.
HOTEL RUTLLAN
ANYÓSPARK
PRINCESA & DIANA PARC
The wellness centre of the Hotel
Rutllan is perfectly designed
to afford its visitors maximum
comfort; it offers a thermoludic
pool, an ice fountain, heated
loungers and massage booths.
It also has a thermal circuit
where you can receive relaxing
or therapeutic massages,
ensuring that your stay at
the spa is the perfect way to
revitalise your body and mind.
There is also a gym with state of
the art equipment.
A world of sports and relaxation
open up on entering this centre.
It offers a wide range of sports
activities such as padel (platform
tennis), tennis and squash. As
far as wellness is concerned,
it has a complete spa with a
sauna, jacuzzi and Turkish bath.
The youngest members of the
family have the Kid’s Corner and
the Kid’s Park, two areas where
they will find it impossible to get
bored. In the summer there is an
open air zone, the Aqualounge,
with an open air swimming pooljacuzzi, sun terrace, and caférestaurant. In the evenings you
can have a drink in the chill-out
area, with unique views of the
valley.
This complex is a recreational
centre only 150 metres from the
Arinsal cable car. The wellness
and the beauty and body
treatments are an indispensable
part of this hotel, which focuses
on leisure activities and après
ski. It has all the conveniences
and facilities of a spa, and offers
its guests every imaginable
type of massage, therapy,
beauty treatment, rejuvenating
facial treatments, and body
treatments with wine, chocolate
and mud.
CARITA-PARIS
Within the AnyósPark you will
find the prestigious centre of
Carita-Paris, which has set
the benchmark for the beauty
treatment trade. It offers a wide
range of services, including every
manner of aesthetic treatments
such as chocolate therapy, wine
therapy or caviar therapy. To the
already extensive list of services
it provides, you also have to
appreciate the hair salon, as
well as its large selection of
massages.
RELAX
Centre Esportiu
d’Ordino
C/Nou Vial, s/n. Ordino
T. +376 878 110
www.ceo.ad
The Mountain &
Wellness Resort
AnyósPark
Ctra. d’Anyós s/n. Anyós
T. +376 737 873
www.anyospark.com
Hotel Princesa Parc
Ctra. Gral. d’Arinsal. Arinsal
T. +376 736 500 / 736 400
www.hotelprincesaparc.com
Hotel Rutllan
Av. del Ravell. La Massana
T. +376 835 000
www.hotelrutllan.com
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Accommodation - La Massana
CENTRAL BOOKING
T. +376 737 017
[email protected]
www.vallnord.com
LA MASSANA
Hotel Màgic la Massana ****
Av. El Través, 7
T. +376 735 900
[email protected]
www.hotansa.ad
Hotel Màgic Ski ****
Av. del Ravell, 1
T. +376 734 900
[email protected]
www.hotansa.ad
Hotel Rutllan ****
Av. del Ravell, 3
T. +376 835 000
[email protected]
www.hotelrutllan.com
Apartaments Lauranna***
Av. del Ravell, 34
T. +376 738 292
[email protected]
Hotel Marco Polo ***
Av. St. Antoni, 36
T. +376 738 363
[email protected]
www.hotansa.ad
Hotel Font **
Av. del Ravell, 2
T. +376 838 444
Hotel La Burna **
Av. del Jovell, 20
T. +376 835 355
[email protected]
www.hotellaburna.com
Alberg Borda Jovell *
Av. del Jovell, 18
T. +376 836 520
[email protected]
www.albergbordajovell.com
ANYÓS
Aparthotel AnyósPark ****
Ctra. d’Anyós, s/n
T. +376 737 173
[email protected]
www.anyospark.com
Hotel AnyósPark ****
Ctra. d’Anyós, s/n
T. +376 737 173
[email protected]
www.anyospark.com
Hostal La Pastorella B+B**
Ctra. dels Cortals
T. +376 835 603 - 337 770
[email protected]
www.la-pastorella.com
[email protected]
www.hotansa.ad
L’A L D O S A
Hostal Palanques *
Apartaments Giberga ***
Av. St. Antoni, 16
T. +376 835 007
SISPONY
Abba Xalet Suites Hotel****
Terra Major de Sispony, s/n
T. +376 737 300
[email protected]
www.abbaxaletsuiteshotel.com
Ctra. de l’Aldosa, s/n
T. +376 737 474
[email protected]
www.giberga.com
Hotel del Bisset ***
Ctra. de la Creu Blanca
T. +376 837 555
[email protected]
www.hoteldelbisset.com
Residencia l’Aldosa **
Plaça del poble, 6
T. +376 835 086
[email protected]
www.hotel-aldosa-andorra.com
PAL
Apartaments Bonet**
Ctra. Gral., s/n
T. +376 738 250
[email protected]
www.apartamentsbonet.com
ERTS
Hotel Palomé ****
T. +376 738 500
[email protected]
www.hotelpalome.com
Hotel Sant Gothard ****
i residència Diana
T. +376 738 787
[email protected]
www.sgothard.com
Hotel Erts ***
T. +376 737 500
ARINSAL
Hotel Diana *****
T. +376 736 500
[email protected]
Hotel Princesa Parc****
T. +376 736 400 -736 500
[email protected]
Apartaments Caprici***
T. +376 838 717
[email protected]
www.caprici.net
Apartaments Sant Moritz***
T. +376 737 878
[email protected]
www.santmoritz.com
Apartaments Sant Romà***
T. +376 738 150
[email protected]
www.apartaments-santroma.com
Apartaments Velvet***
[email protected]
Prat de Ruider
T. +376 737 077
Hotel Palarine ***
[email protected]
www.hotansa.ad
T. +376 737 393
[email protected]
www.hotelpalarine.com
XIXERELLA
Apartaments Xixerella***
Ctra. de Pal
(càmping Xixerella)
T. +376 738 613
[email protected]
www.xixerellapark.com
Aparthotel Pobladó***
T. +376 837 237
[email protected]
www.aparthotel-poblado.com
Aparthotel Sant Andreu***
Hotel Arinsal**
[email protected]
www.st-andreu.com
[email protected]
www.hotelarinsal.com
Hotel Comapedrosa***
Hotel Aymà**
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.arinsalweb.com/hotelayma
T. +376 836 164
T. +376 737 950
Hotel Crest***
T. +376 738 020
T. +376 837 335
Hotel Micolau*
T. +376 738 020
T. +376 737 707
[email protected]
www.hotelcrest.com
[email protected]
www.hotel-micolau.com
Hotel Husa Patagonia***
Hotel Pobladó*
T. +376 735 777
[email protected]
www.patagoniahotelandorra.com
Hotel Husa Xalet Besolí***
Ctra. de l’Escladella, 13
T. +376 836 336
T. +376 835 122
[email protected]
Servissim
T. +376 737 800
[email protected]
www.andorra-holidays.com
[email protected]
www.hotelhusaxaletbesoli.com
Hotel Husa Xalet Verdú***
Prat del Verdú
T. +376 737 140
[email protected]
www.hotelhusaxaletverdu.com
Hotel Montané***
Ctra Gral. dÁrinsal
T. +376 737 536
[email protected]
www.hotelmontane.com
Hotel Solana***
T. +376 737 999
[email protected]
www.hotansa.ad
CÀMPINGS
Càmping Xixerella*
Ctra. de Pal, s/n
T. +376 738 613
[email protected]
Accommodation - Ordino
CENTRAL BOOKING
T. +376 737 017
[email protected]
www.vallnord.com
ORDINO
Aparthotel Casavella ***
Ctra. Coll d’Ordino, s/n
T. +376 801 100
[email protected]
www.hotansa.ad
Hotel Babot ***
Ctra. Coll d’Ordino, Km2
T. +376 747 047
[email protected]
www.uha.ad/babot
Hotel Coma *** ( Q )
Ctra. General, s/n
T. +376 736 100
[email protected]
www.hotelcoma.com
Hotel F&G La Cabana ***
T. +376 835 767
[email protected]
www.fghoteles.com
Hotel Ordino ***
Ctra. Gral. d’Ordino, 1
T. +376 747 847
[email protected]
www.hotelordino.com
Hotel Prats ***
T. +376 737 635
[email protected]
Hotel Santa Bàrbara ***
Casa Ramonguem
AD300 Ordino
T:+376 738 100
[email protected]
Apartaments Cristiania **
Travessia d’Ordino
T. +376 738 090
Hotel Gaspà **
Ctra. Gral. d’Ordino
(cruïlla de l’Aldosa)
T. +376 835 080
EL SERRAT
Apartaments
Turístics Rialb ****
Ctra. Gral. 3, s/n
T. +376 749 759
[email protected]
www.hotelelserratordino.com
Hotel El Serrat ****
Ctra. Gral. 3, s/n
T. +376 735 735
[email protected]
www.hotelelserratordino.com
Hotel Bringué ***
Ctra. Gral. 3, s/n
T. +376 736 999
SEGUDET
Apartaments Turístics
Els Closos de Ramonguem **
Els Closos de Segudet
T. +376 632 693
[email protected]
www.elsclosos.com
LLORTS
La Neu *** ( Q )
Ctra. Gral. 3
Pont de les Salines
T. +376 749 749
[email protected]
www.laneu.com
Mitxeu ***
Ctra. Gral. 3, s/n
T. +376 850 550
[email protected]
www.mitxeu.com
Hotel Tristaina **
[email protected]
ARANS
Hotel Cal Daina ***
Ctra. Gral. 3, s/n
T. +376 850 988
[email protected]
www.hotelcaldaina.com
Aparthotel Arans *
Ctra. Gral. 3, s/n
T. +376 850 111
[email protected]
www.aparthotelarans.com
Ctra. Gral. 3, s/n. Casa Vilaró
T. +376 850 225
[email protected]
www.apartamentsvilaro.com
LA CORTINADA
Hotel Boston ****
Ctra. Gral. 3, s/n
T. +376 749 020
[email protected]
www.hotansa.ad
Hotel Sucarà ***
Ctra. Gral. 3, s/n
T. +376 850 151
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.hotelbringue.ad
Ctra. Gral. 3, s/n
T. +376 850 081
Apartaments Turístics Vilaró *
Prat de les Mines ***
Ctra. Gral. 3, s/n
T. +376 635 005
info@edificipratdelesmines.com
www.edificipratdelesmines.com
Aparthotel Fijat ***
Ctra. Gral. 3, s/n
T. +376 850 850
fijat@aparthotelfijat.com
www.aparthotelfijat.com
Aparthotel La Neu ***
Ctra. Gral. 3, s/n
T. +376 749 749
[email protected]
www.laneu.com
ANSALONGA
Aparthotel Annapurna ***
Ctra. Gral. 3, s/n
T. +376 735 400
[email protected]
www.hotansa.ad
Hotel Sant Miquel ***
Ctra. Gral. 3, s/n
T. +376 749 000
[email protected]
www.santmiquel.com
CÀMPINGS
Càmping Borda Ansalonga ** ( Q )
Ctra. Gral. 3, s/n
T. +376 850 374
[email protected]
www.campingansalonga.com
Càmping Mitxeu **
Ctra. Gral. 3, s/n
T. +376 850 022
[email protected]
www.mitxeu.com
Important telephone numbers
AMBULANCE
EMERGENCY AMBULANCE
ORDINO CITY GENERAL INFORMATION
LA MASSANA CITY GENERAL INFORMATION
FIRE DEPARTMENT
EMERGENCY FIRE DEPARTMENT
HIGHWAY INFORMATION ORDINO CLINIC LA MASSANA CLINIC ORDINO COMUN LA MASSANA COMUN
SPANISH POSTAL SERVICE
FRENCH POSTAL SERVICE
ANDORRAN RED CROSS
SANT JULIÀ DE LÒRIA CUSTOMS
PAS DE LA CASA CUSTOMS
24 HOUR PHARMACIES
NOSTRA SENYORA DE MERITXELL HOSPITAL
ORDINO TOURISM OFFICE LA MASSANA TOURISM OFFICE
NATIONAL TOURISM OFFICE
POLICE
EMERGENCY POLICE
CATALAN WEATHER FORECAST
SPANISH WEATHER FORECAST
FRENCH WEATHER FORECAST
MOUNTAIN RESCUE
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT
TAXI
TAXI
INFORMATION NATIONAL CALLS
INFORMATION INTERNATIONAL CALLS
VALLNORD ARCALÍS SECTOR
VALLNORD ARINSAL SECTOR
VALLNORD PAL SECTOR
VALLNORD TOURISM OFFICE +(376) 800 020
118
163
164
+(376) 800 020
118
+(376) 848 884
+(376) 747 025
+(376) 837 430
+(376) 878 100
+(376) 736 900
+(376) 820 257
+(376) 820 408
+(376) 825 225
+(376) 841 090
+(376) 855 120
116, 118
+(376) 871 000
+(376) 878 173
+(376) 835 693
+(376) 820 214
+(376) 872 000
110
+(376) 848 851
+(376) 848 852
+(376) 848 853
112
116
+(376) 828 000
+(376) 863 000
111
119
+(376) 739 600
+(376) 737 020
+(376) 878 000
+(376) 737 017

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