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Discover an inspiring trip through Andorra in a motorhome. A destination that will seduce you with its impressive landscapes!
About @ricsenexperiencies
We are a family consisting of Marc, Montse, and Jana (almost 3 years old) . We have been traveling in our camper van, an Opel Vivaro, since January 2020.
We're from Berga and we love our surroundings, but we also enjoy discovering new places, both in the mountains and at the beach. We practically escape in our campervan every weekend!
Traveling around Andorra by campervan: everything you need to know before leaving
Regulations on parking, overnight and camping in Andorra
Parking motorhomes or campervans in the center of Andorra la Vella is mostly prohibited , although there is a designated parking area for daytime parking.
The Principality of Andorra offers many more options for parking and spending the night, such as parking lots on the ski slopes or some recreational areas. If you prefer, there are campsites.
With regard to camping, it is only allowed in campsites or private motorhome areas, on public roads it is totally forbidden to camp.
We remember that camping is removing any element from the perimeter of the vehicle (table, chairs, awnings ...).
Services for motorhomes and campers
In Sant Julià de Lòria there is a free water emptying and filling point.
Gasoline and tolls in the country Andorra
Fuel is much cheaper in Andorra! It's worth filling up before leaving the country.
In the whole country there is only one toll that goes from El Pas de la Casa to Grau Roig (6 euros), but you can avoid it by going up the Port d'en Valira, with impressive views.
The best and worst of our route through Andorra in campervan
What we liked the most
- Llacs of Tristaina
- Llac de Pessons
- Vall d'Incles
- The tranquility of the nights in the high mountains
- Coll de la Botella and Port de Cabús
- Roc del Quer viewpoint
What we liked the least
- You have to take into account the unevenness on the roads
- Cold in winter
Discover with us ... Andorra in 6 days!
DAY 1
We entered Andorra through Pas de la Casa and went to the Grau Roig ski resort, where there's a parking area for campervans. From there, we hiked to Lake Pessons, a route of about 6 kilometers with an elevation gain of approximately 700 meters.
We sleep in the same ski resort.
DAY 2
We went to the Vall d'Incles and explored the area, which offers several routes with stunning scenery . In summer, you can't drive up, but there's a little electric train that takes you there (3 euros, one-stop fare). We ate at the restaurant in the valley itself, Restaurant l'Ovella Negra (highly recommended!). For the descent, we walked down the Camí de l'Obac (about 45 minutes).
After visiting the Vall d'Incles, we stop at the Roc del Quer viewpoint and go to sleep in Sant Miquel d'Engolasters, at the Font de la Closa picnic area.
DAY 3
We got up and walked to Lake Engolasters . We had lunch at the rest stop and in the afternoon we went to Ordino, to the Borda d'Ansalonga campsite. We were traveling in a campervan and a hot shower was nice every now and then. It's a small campsite, perfect for a stopover.
DAY 4
In the morning we get up and hike the Ferro route, which is about 4 km long with an elevation gain of about 125 meters. After lunch we visit the village of Ordino and then head up to the Ordino-Arcalís ski resort.
In summer you have to go up from 17:30 p.m. (that's what we did, to be able to go up to the top with the van), since during the day they do not allow cars to go up. If you go up before this time, you can go up with the cable car. We sleep in the same station.
DAY 5
The next morning we hiked to the Tristaina Lakes (there are three lakes at an altitude of 2300 meters). The route is about 5 km long with an elevation gain of approximately 200 meters. The views and scenery are breathtaking!
You can also go up to the Tristaina solar viewpoint on foot or by cable car, but we didn't. We spend the night in the same Ordino Arcalís ski resort.
DAY 6
We get up and head towards Port de Cabús . There we do some walking along the paths, observing the magnificent views of the Pica d'Estats, as these hills form the border with Catalonia.
We go down about 5 km with the car, to the Coll de la Botella, and there we eat. We take the opportunity to make coffee in the restaurant there, and walk along the ski slopes, before taking the van and returning home.
This enclave is also an ideal place to sleep.
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