Valley of Madriu

Location: Les Escaldes
Time: 4h to get there
Altitude: 1.278m
Difficulty: Easy but long

Take the road and 1 km Engolasters find a crossroads. Turn right toward the Comella to cross the river Madriu. A few meters further, we find a sign indicating Ràmio il'estany Island, from where there is a path.

Take this paved road is well marked and goes slowly towards the bottom of the valley. Sassanat reach the bridge and cross the river to the right side where we find beautiful waterfalls. Follow the path, even up to the stone bridge Entremesaigües, which do not cross. On the left are a few huts and we follow the path up to Ramis, huts set some of them reconstructed.

On our left is the road that comes from the lake and Neck Jovell Engolasters. Continue going down the road, the valley narrows again and cross the Paso del Xic, protected by an iron railing. We will go by road to reach the shelter of Fontverd, where there is a plateau dominated by Tossa de Braibal to our left. A bit further up we come to Old Forge and Plan Ingla picturesque place where the river divides into several branches due to the low inclination of the terrain. Stunning views of the Sierra Sirvent and Pic of the quotation mark with its granite walls. At the eastern end of the Plan Ingla find refuge River of Orris. Gradually, we will leave the forest behind and overcome with bows stepped up to the fold where the fishermen have small lakes.

The pool of Bova right and we will pass in front of a stone hut. A gently overtaken by new loops will take us round the pond, which will be on your left. Then spotted the shelter and making the lake on the island. You must go back a little back up to the second largest lake in Andorra, dominated by peaks Ribuls, Pessons and Wolves. Andorra La Portella white, otherwise known as Tossa Plana de Lles Tosseta of Vallcivera and are not very far.

The best time of year to go is the Madriu with the onset of spring, but when autumn comes, the deciduous trees wear the gorgeous colors.

Andorra is the only valley that has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has no road or trail that passes either partially or completely.