Summer is in full swing and the good weather invites you to go out and enjoy the great outdoors. In Andorra, there are so many options that it’s hard to choose. And of course, nature and the mountains are the stars of the show! To make the most of them, we suggest 3 hikes to discover some of Andorra’s lakes. Perhaps you already know them or maybe they are new to you. Best of all, there is one for every type of hiker.<\/p>\n
These three lakes are located at an altitude of 2,300 metres: Estany Primer, Estany del Mig and Estany de M\u00e9s Amunt. This is one of the most popular summer hikes in Ordino, an area that has been declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO<\/strong>. Perfect for the whole family, it is classified as moderate difficulty. It takes approximately 40 minutes to walk from the access point to the first lake. The Cabana Sorda Lake is located in the Incles Valley, about 15 minutes by car from our appartments. The walk to the lake is 2.76 km long, with a difference in altitude of 470 metres, and is classified as a route of moderate difficulty<\/strong>. Some of the climbs are demanding, but the scenery is wonderful. The excursion runs through woods and meadows and offers spectacular views of the whole valley of Canillo. In some open areas, you will be able to see the ski slopes of El Tarter and Soldeu, as well as the peaks that surround the valley.
If you dare to reach the 3 lakes of Tristaina, the circular walk is 4.40 kilometres long and takes approximately 3 hours to be completed. It has a gradient of 200 metres, with ascents and descents until you reach Estany de M\u00e9s Amunt, which is the only one that allows bathing during the summer.
The starting point is Coma de Arcal\u00eds. You can only get there before 8.30 am by car, on foot or by taking the cable car (for a fee). From mid-June to mid-September, the road to the Coma de Arcal\u00eds is closed from 8.30am to 5pm and only allows access on foot or by bicycle.<\/p>\nCabana Sorda Lake near Els Llacs Mountain Apartments<\/h2>\n
The start of the trail to reach Cabana Sorda is halfway along the Incles Valley road. You can get there on foot after leaving your car in the car park at the start of the valley, as the road is closed to traffic in summer.<\/p>\nThe Estany de la Nou: crossing a nature reserve<\/h2>\n