Andorra Panoramic Tour Experience

Overview

The historical and artistic wealth of Andorra is revealed in this guided cultural tour. Visit the main Romanesque churches in the country and enjoy panoramic viewpoints that offer spectacular views of the valley and the mountain villages. This experience is ideal for families, couples, and culture lovers who want to know the essence of Andorra beyond the snow. - Discover the emblematic Romanesque churches of Andorra - Admire panoramic views of the valley and the mountain villages - Perfect for families, couples, and culture lovers - A unique experience that goes beyond winter activities

Itinerary

1. Pal

   Pal is a population center of the Principality of Andorra located in the parish of La Massana. It is located in the umbría area next to the Pal river, at an altitude of 1551 m. The town church is dedicated to Saint Clement, in Romanesque style (12th century). XI), with a rectangular plan bell tower decorated with twin windows.

   · 5 min

2. Mirador Coll de la Botella

   El Coll de la Botella is a mountain pass located in the parish of La Massana, in Andorra, at an altitude of 2,069 meters above sea level. It is located at kilometer point 13.3 of the general road CG - 4, which connects the town of Pal with the port of Cabús (administrative border with the Pallars Sobirà). The environment of the pass presents an alpine high mountain ecosystem, with the presence of meadows and scree slopes. Thanks to its elevation and opening towards the west, it functions as a panoramic viewpoint of the western Andorran valleys and the Comapedrosa massif.

   · 5 min

3. Ordino

   Ordino is a picturesque town and the cultural parish of Andorra. It is located in the northwest of the Principality of Andorra, about 9 or 10 kilometers from the capital, Andorra la Vella, at an altitude of almost 1,300 meters. What to see in the town of Ordino Old town: Cobblestone streets, traditional dry-stone houses and slate roofs with wooden balconies. Church of Sant Corneli and Sant Cebrià: Romanesque temple with Baroque elements and a communal exterior. Casa Areny-Plandolit: Iconic 17th-century house-museum that belonged to an Andorran aristocratic family. Casa Rossell and its Dovecote: Historic noble house with a characteristic nearby dovecote.

   · 15 min

4. Randonnée Coll d'Ordino

   The Ordino pass is a mountain pass in the Andorran Pyrenees located in the west-central part of the country. It has a height of 1,980 m and is located on the border of the parishes of Ordino, to the west, and Canillo, to the east. At the top are the secondary roads CS - 340, which runs along the west slope of the pass from Ordino, with CS - 240, a continuation of the first along the east slope of the pass to Canillo. This pass is located on the ridge that, descending from the peak of Casamanya (2,740 m), separates the Valira del Norte or Ordino valleys, to the west, from the Valira de Oriente or Canillo valley, to the east. This ridge continues southwest through the Encamp and Padern ranges, with the bulk of Les Neres (2,211 m), the Beixalís pass (1,795 m), and the Padern peak (1,795 m) as the most prominent features.

   · 5 min

5. Mirador del Roc del Quer

   The Roc del Quer viewpoint is a 20-meter long metal walkway, twelve of which are suspended in the air at 500 meters high, located in the parish of Canillo, Andorra. It was inaugurated on July 2, 2016. The viewpoint is located at kilometer point 6.5 of the Ordino pass road (CS240). The 20-meter long platform has eight meters set on firm ground and another twelve meters that remain suspended in the air. Part of the pavement is made of transparent glass, which emphasizes the feeling of altitude and suspension. At the end is the sculpture of a seated thinker on a beam, a work by the artist Miguel Ángel González. From the platform, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Montaup and Valira de Oriente valleys, from Soldeu to Encamp.

   · 30 min· Admission included

6. Santuari de Meritxell

   The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Meritxell is a basilica located in the town of Meritxell, in the Andorran parish of Canillo. In 1873, the General Council of the Valleys declared her the patroness of the country. On September 8, 1921, she was solemnly crowned. From then on, that day the national holiday of the Principality is celebrated. The original sanctuary was in Romanesque style and was completely renovated in the 17th century. In 1972, the sanctuary burned down, being completely destroyed. In the fire, the Romanesque carving of the Virgin also disappeared, the oldest in the Principality, which had been venerated until that time. The construction of a new sanctuary was entrusted to the Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill Levi. The building has a mix of styles and aims to blend with the surrounding landscape. The new building was inaugurated in 1976. Inside, a replica of the Romanesque statue of the Virgin that was destroyed in the fire continues to be venerated.

   · 30 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

Travelers must provide us with the name of the hotel or apartment where they are staying so that we can pick them up at the reception.

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Product code: 190909P3

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