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Specification: 160 page full colour paperback guidebook. Page size 210mm by 120mm. Weight 240 grams. Map sections taken from CGIN (local equivalent of OS mapping) 1:25,000 scale maps under license and resized to DWG's standard 1:40,000 scale. Colour photographs.
Contents:
The Author
The Other Andorra. Historical Sketch.
Walking in Andorra. Who’s it for? When to Go. Getting there, getting about,
getting a bed.
The Walks. Overnighters. Equipment. Problems. Flora, Fauna & Environment.
Eating & Drinking.
Tourist Stuff: what to do on a day off. Language. Acknowledgements.
Map Information
Locator Maps. Map Notes.
Walking Information
Symbols Rating Guide & Notes. Using GPS in Andorra. Walking
Equipment.
WALKS IN THE WEST
1 Estanys de Tristaina. 4 walker, 2 hours 50 mins - 4 hours, 7 kilometres, ascents & descents 500 metres, vertigo risk, 2 refreshments (circular)
An easy high-mountain walk to Andorra's most visited lakes with enough rough ground to satisfy more rugged tastes.
2 Roc de la Cauba & Coll de les Cases. 5 walker, 3½ hours, 10.5 kilometres, ascents & descents 850 metres, 3 refreshments (circular)
Fabulous views and a fairytale forest.
3 Pic d'Enclar and Pic de Carroi. 5 walker, 4½ hours, 15 kilometres, ascents & descents 1000 metres, vertigo risk, 0 refreshments (circular)
Either an arduous but uncomplicated climb to great views - or far and away the wildest 'walk' in the book.
4 Pic de la Bassera (Pic dels Llacs). 4 walker, 1¾ hours, 5 kilometres, ascents & descents 400 metres, 0 refreshments (circular)
Maximum height for minimum fuss or minimum height for maximum fuss.
5 Storm In A Tea Cup: Pic Alt de la Capa. 5 walker, 2¼ hours, 6 kilometres, ascents & descents 525 metres, 0 refreshments (circular)
Possibly the most vigorous and vertiginous step-up exercise ever.
6 Pic de Sanfons. 3 walker, 3 hours 40 mins, 11 kilometres, ascents & decents 500 metres, 0 refreshments (linear two way)
Frustrated trapeze artist? Here's your chance to satisfy unfulfilled dreams.
7 Pic de Coma Pedrosa. 5 walker, 2¼-7 hours, 12 kilometres, ascents & descents 700-1500 metres, 4 refreshments (linear)
Andorra's highest summit.
8 Estany Forcats. 5 walker, 5½ hours, 16 kilometres, ascents & descents 1200 metres, vertigo risk, 3 refreshments (circular)
The hermit lake: solitary, sober, and a little other-worldly.
9 Camíno Real: El Serrat to Arans. 1 walker, 1 hour 10 mins, 5 kilometres, ascents negligible, descents 200 metres, 4 refreshments (linear one way)
Easy riverbank strolling for all the family.
10 Estanys de l’Angonella. 5 walker, 4 hours 20 mins, 12 kilometres, ascents & descents 1000 metres, 4 refreshments (linear two way)
Great Labour, Great Lakes
WALKS IN THE NORTH
11 Port d’Incles & Estanys de Fontargent. 3 walker, 2 hours 20 mins, 8 kilometres, ascents & descents 500 metres, 3 refreshments (linear two way)
Traditional trading route into France; ideal for a first day, a
family outing, and for those who want high mountains without heartbreak.
12 Refuge de Coma Obaga. 5 walker, 3 hours 20 mins, 11 kilometres, ascents & descents 600 metres, 4 refreshments (circular/linear two way)
Probably the prettiest refuge in the principality
13 Pic de Font Blanca & Estany Esbalçat. 5 walker, 5¼ hours, 11 kilometres, ascents & descents 1100 metres, vertigo risk, 0 refreshments (circular)
Ouf! - in every way; tremendous landscape, tremendous views, tremendous climb.
14 Port de Siguer & Estany Blau. 4 walker, 3 hours, 10 kilometres, ascents & descents 650 metres, 0 refreshments (linear two way)
Smugglers' path into France and one of the region's most beautiful lakes.
15 Pic de Casamanya + Extension to Arans. 5 walker, 3½-8 hours, 9 kilometres, ascents & descents 760 metres, 0 refreshments (linear two way + one way)
Andorra's emblematic peak. A steep, straightforward climb with the option of a very spectacular alternative descent.
16 Vall del Riu & Riu Montaup. 4 walker, 4 hours 25 mins, 13 kilometres, ascents & descents 750 metres, 0 refreshments (circular)
A little known loop linking two torrents and three superb lakes: possibly the most memorable day you'll have.
17 Pic de la Serrera via the Ransol Valley. 5 walker, 4 hours 25 mins, 12 kilometres, ascents & descents 1000 metres, 0 refreshments (linear two way)
Classic ascent of Andorra's third highest summit.
18 Estanys de les Salamandres. 3 walker, 2 hours 5 mins, 7.5 kilometres, ascents & descents 400 metres, 0 refreshments (circular/linear two way)
Easy ascent with fine views of Vall d'Incles plus the option to get off path - way off!
19 Estanys de Juclar & A Near Noah Experience. 3/4/5 walker, 5 hours, 14 kilometres, ascents & descents 850 metres, 3 refreshments(linear two way)
Andorra's largest lake plus a little extreme rambling.
20 Estanys des Siscaró & Cap de Port. 5 walker, 5 hours, 13 kilometres, ascents & descents 950 metres, 3 refresments (pan-handle circular)
Lovely lakes and a wild, little visited crest.
21 Northern Traverse: Incles to El Serrat (two days):
Day One 5 walker, 3 hours 50 mins (allow 5-6 hours), 8 kilometres, 800 metres ascents, 450 metres descents, 0 refreshments, (linear one way)
Day Two 5 walker, 5 hours (allow 8 hours), 15 kilometres, ascents 600 metres, descents 1200 metres, 3 refreshments (linear one way)
Grand Hiking, great variety, and the most extravagant parade of wildflowers in a country famous for its wildflowers.
WALKS IN THE SOUTH
22 Circ dels Pessons: Estany de les Fonts. 3 walker, 2¾ hours, 9 kilometres, ascents & descents 400 metres, 3 refreshments (linear two way)
Andorra's most spectacular cirque: easy walking in wild terrain, ideal for adventurous families.
23 Camí de Gall: Soldeu to Canillo. 2 walker, 2 hours, 6.6 kilometres, ascents 100 metres, descents 300 metres, vertigo risk, 4 refreshments (linear one way)
Pleasant nature trail down the central valley, suitable for virtually all the family
24 The Lazy Man's Mountain: Sender de les Tres Valls. 2 walker, 1 hour 40 mins, 6.5 kilometres, ascents 100 metres, descents 300 metres, 3 refreshments (linear one way)
Introduction to the Grand Valira cable-car walks.
25 Pic de Maians. 4 walker, 2 hours 25 mins, 8.5 kilometres, ascents & descents 500 metres, vertigo risk, 3 refreshments (circular)
Great views round Canillo's local ski-station
26 Refuge and Estany d'Ensagents. 3 walker, 3½ hours, 10.5 kilometres, ascents & descents 550 metres, 0 refreshments (linear two-way)
Easy walking, striking contrasts and consistently beautiful landscape - essential walking.
27 Camí de la Canal. 1 walker, 2 hours, 10 kilometres, ascents & descents negligible, vertigo risk, 0 refreshments (linear two way)
Year round stroll for all
28 Refugi de Perafita. 5 walker, 4½ hours, 9 kilometres, ascents & descents 970 metres, 0 refreshments (circular)
Classic valley ascent of the southern massif: a concord of wood, water and pasture.
29 Prat Primer via Collada de Caülla. 5 walker, 4 hours, 13.5 kilometres, ascents & descents 900 metres, 0 refreshments (circular)
A very varied walk to one of Andorra's finest pastures with enough wild fruit en route to supply a small jam
factory - fabulous stuff.
30 Tour of the South: Engolasters to Illa, the Agols & Madriu
Valleys (2 days):
Day One 5 walker, 5¼ hours, 14 kilometres, ascents 1250 metres, descents 200 metres, 0 refreshments (linear one way)
Day Two 3 walker, 3 hours, 14.5 kilometres, ascents 150 metres, descents 1200 metres, 3 refreshments (linear one way)
A touch of Eden: two paths through paradise.
GPS Waypoints Lists. Glossary.
Appendices:
A Useful
Addresses & Recommendations. B Refuges. C Long Distance Paths. D Cable-cars and
chair-lifts.
E Mountain Bike Routes.
F Climbing Routes and Vías Ferratas. G Bibliography.
Place Names Index
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