Andorra Valleys Summer Hiking & Thermal Spa
The old town, the World Heritage Madriu Valley, Tristaina Lakes, and Ordino mountain village—the best of Andorra in four summer days.
A self-drive round trip from Barcelona. Stay the first two nights in Escaldes, making it easy to explore the old town, soak in the thermal spa, and hike into the Madriu Valley. Move up to Ordino on the third night to hike the high-altitude lakes. The pace is relaxed with half-day hikes, perfect for first-time couples and friends. To ensure you only hike one valley per day, the Canillo line on the east side has been omitted.
In early June, there may still be snow at higher lake areas; mountain weather is highly changeable, so lake hikes are best started in the morning.
Day by day
Day 1 · Mountain Crossing & Andorra Old Town
Valleys of Andorra（Old Town & Casa de la Vall、Church of Sant Esteve、Avinguda Meritxell）
Pick up your car at Barcelona Airport, drive north through the Cadí Tunnel to Andorra la Vella (approx. 3 hours), and explore the old town on foot.
Casa de la Vall is only open Tuesday to Saturday, requires a guided tour, and has a long midday break; check the schedule in advance.
Stay: Escaldes-Engordany
Day 2 · Madriu Valley Half-Day Hike
Valleys of Andorra（Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley、Engolasters Lake、Sant Miquel d'Engolasters、Caldea）
Walk into the valley from Escaldes (approx. half-day round trip); in the afternoon, drive 20 minutes up to Lake Engolasters.
There are no roads into the Madriu Valley. Book Caldea online in advance; partial maintenance often occurs in spring and summer.
Stay: Escaldes-Engordany
Day 3 · Tristaina Lakes Loop
Valleys of Andorra（Tristaina Lakes & Mirador Solar、Sant Martí de la Cortinada）
Drive to the end of the Arcalís road (approx. 45 minutes), hike the loop around the lakes for 2–3 hours, and drive down to Ordino (approx. 25 minutes).
The chairlift only runs for a few weeks in high summer, so it is best to plan on walking; public transport on this section is unreliable.
Stay: Ordino
Day 4 · Ordino Historic House & Southbound Departure
Valleys of Andorra（Ordino & Casa d'Areny-Plandolit、Church of Santa Coloma、Pont de la Margineda）
Spend the morning in Ordino, then drive south via Andorra la Vella, stopping at historic bridges and churches along the way, arriving in Barcelona in about 3 hours.
Casa d'Areny-Plandolit requires a guided tour and has limited spots; border queues can occur during peak season, so allow extra time.