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City Arinsal
State La Massana
Country Andorra
Season June to October
 
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Pal Arinsal

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The Forcats lakes in Andorra
The Forcats lakes in Andorra
Col de Casas, near Arinsal
Col de Casas, near Arinsal
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Arinsal Region & Coma Pedrosa Natural Park

Although many people have heard of Andorra with it's kilometres of tax-fee shopping and its five ski resorts, only very few have actually ventured further than the Pas de la Casa or Andorra la Vella where a different world awaits them, still untouched by mass tourism and far away from the main shopping streets: mountains ranging up to almost 3'000m, quiet and beautiful valleys, mountain lakes that contain trout, forests with crystal streams…

Arinsal is located amongst this tranquillity, in one of Andorra's prettiest valleys. Arinsal, along with Ordino and Pal, is one of the few villages in Andorra that has kept it's charm without being invaded by huge hotels, mass tourism and the never ending coming and going of coaches. Although Arinsal does get animated during the winter months with a few pubs and discos, the rest of the year, you will just find a peaceful and quiet mountain village.
True, Arinsal is quite a ways from Pas de la Casa and Andorra la Vella. Those only looking to buy cheap alcohol and petrol will not find what they are looking for in Arinsal.

 
Trails and Routes

General:

Although Andorra is a paradise for walking and trekking, it is difficult to find any written information on the subject. The Andorran Government publishes almost nothing and there aren't many good books acvailable. Arinsal is located in the heart of Andorra's trekking paradise: at the foot of the Coma Pedrosa (2'942m) and the Pic de Médécourbe (2'914m), surrounded by 3 mountain huts (one which is guarded during the summer) and 6 mountain lakes. There are numerous treks to do in Andorra. On our website, you will find just a few examples of treks that you can start from the village of Arinsal. There are also a few where a short drive is necessary. These mountain walks are not difficult and the trails are very well marked. Hikes in Andorra are not dangerous, nor are they very long. Most ascents can be completed in 2 hours. Check our web page for all the details. You will also find information on the mountain huts.

 

Hiking  Treks from Arinsal (1'500m) Pic de Sanfons (2'888m, 4h45, climb 1'310m, medium until the hut, difficult on the ridge) Pic de Médécourbe (2'914m, 4h30, climb 1'335m, medium until the hut increasing to difficult on the ridge) Pic de Coma Pedrosa (2'942m, 4h30, climb 1'370m, medium until the lake, difficult on the ridge). Montmantell lakes and the Pic del Pla de l'Estany (2'859m, 4h20, climb 1'280m, medium) Arinsal - Percanela - les Fonts - Pla de l'Estany - Arinsal circuit (2'055m, 4h30, climb 670m, medium) Camí del coll de les Cases (1'950m, 1h40, climb 490m, medium) Other treks in the surrounding area but for which you need to take your car Erts - Roc de la Cauba (1'850m, 1h40, climb 500m, medium, 5 min. by car from Arinsal) The Casamanya (2'740m, 2h30, climb 760m, medium, 20 min buy car from Arinsal) The Tristaina lakes (2'500m, 30 min to the first lake, climb: 110m, easy, tour of the lakes: 2h40, climb 280m: medium, 30 min by car from Arinsal) The Bony de les Neres (2'221m, 0h45, climb 231m, easy, 20 min by car from Arinsal) Rialb mountain hut, Port de Siguer - Estany Blau (2'395m, climb 615m, easy until the hut, medium thereafter, 20 min by car from Arinsal) Bordes de les Pardines to the Engolasters lake (family walk, climb 179m, 20 min by car from Arinsal) Incles valley and the Incles lake (family 1 hour walk up to the campsite then medium up to the lake and the mountain hut 2'310 m).

 
Areas and Specifications
Targeted Activities    Hiking
Season Availability: June to October
Altitude: 1000-2948 meters
Camping: Allowed in designated Camping Areas
Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Services Present with Helicopter Evacuation
Other Specifications We can arrange for a guide if you so wish although the trails are very well marked and it is difficult to get lost unless it gets foggy and you have forgoten your altimetre.
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