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CYCLING IN ANDORRA

21 de October de 202116 de July de 2021

Andorra Cycling Territory, spectacular mountain passes for cyclists.

Riding in Andorra in summer is booming and it is because Andorra is cycling territory. Andorra is a paradise for road cyclists, especially for climbing cyclists or those looking to train at altitude, for the more than 20 cols in Andorra.

Ciclismo en Andorra — Cycling in Andorra. Vall de Ransol. Pic: @lebikestop

Cycling has arrived in Andorra, to stay. Not in vain, more and more are professional cyclists in Andorra, who settle in Andorra and professional cycling teams that train in Andorra. In addition to the Catalan Joaquim “Purito” Rodríguez, other active cyclists have chosen Andorra as Esteban Chaves, Dan Martin, Dani Moreno or Jonathan Castroviejo, and members of the Movistar team such as Marc Soler, Imanol Erviti, Carlos Betancur and José Joaquín Rojas. Also in Andorra are professional cyclists from the Michelton-Scott team, previously known as the Orica team. It is not surprising to see many of them train on the roads of Andorra.

Andorra, is a very attractive country for any cyclist and bike lovers, especially in summer, thanks to the geography of the country with numerous mountain passes and cols for cyclists in Andorra, for its roads, for the altitude and the possibility of cycling training in height in Andorra, and for the quality of life.

Andorra, is known among cyclists for the hardness of the many mountain cycling cols and passes in Andorra that you can find, the spectacular nature of the mountain landscapes and the richness of the cultural heritage, especially in Romanesque art.

In addition, the Andorran institutions are promoting a lot of cycling in Andorra, improving roads with bike lanes, and signaling all mountain roads for cycling, with information aimed at the cyclist, and also drivers. From there, the institutional campaign: ANDORRA CYCLIST TERRITORY

Many of the Andorran roads are specially designed for cycling, with an asphalt in perfect conditions, equipped with information panels on the characteristics of the cycle route in Andorra. As an image is worth than a thousand words, this video perfectly illustrates how cycling in Andorra is an unforgettable experience:

As you can see, cycling enthusiasts in Andorra are serious. Andorra is a cycling paradise, especially in spring, summer and autumn. Cyclists from all over the world visit our mountain passes, cols and climbs, without a doubt one of the best ways to discover Andorra. Do not miss discover Andorra on a road bike.

Cycling routes in Andorra

In Andorra you will find 21 mountain cols for cycling. It’s easy to say … right? Andorra is a cyclist territory. And that’s why La Vuelta (spanish professional cycling tour) and Le Tour de France (french professional cycling tour) choose Andorra for some of its queen stages with mountain passes.
Next, we leave you some links with all the information about cycling routes in Andorra so you can plan perfectly your road bike days in Andorra.

ANDORRA CYCLING GUIDE

This is the official cycling guide in Andorra, where you will find each and every one of the possible riding routes in Andorra, with the technical sheet of each cycle route of Andorra indicating the mileage, altitud gained, difficulty, % average gradient in each section, and even curiosities of the route to enjoy the landscape.
Also, include the QR code to download the track. Click here to download the official cycling guide in Andorra.

Guía de ciclismo en Andorra — Andorra cycling guide

TECHNICAL SHEET OF THE CYCLING ROUTES IN ANDORRA

You also can find all the information online, with the technical sheet of the 21 riding routes in Andorra, where you can filter by location for a better planning of your cycling route in Andorra.
Click here to access the official cycling website in Andorra and access the technical sheets of the 21 cycling routes in Andorra, and where you can download the track of each Andorra riding route.

Rutas de ciclismo en Andorra — Rutas ciclistas en Andorra

Cycling events in Andorra

Every summer, 3 major cycling events take place in Andorra:

LA VOLTA ALS PORTS D’ANDORRA

It is a local cycling tour of Andorra, but in 2019 it will reach the 42nd edition. A date that stays true with all cycling fans who want to know Andorra by bike.
Normally it is celebrated the first weekend of July, and has 4 cycling routes in Andorra, from 1 to 4 stars, depending on the difficulty.

The routes range from 27km to 109 km for cyclists of medium high level, to face 4 high mountain cols: Coll de la Rabassa, Coll de la Comella, Collada de Beixalís and Coma d’Arcalís.
Take a look at this beautiful video to get the idea of La Volta als Ports d’Andorra, sure you can not resist to try in the next edition.

Volta als Ports d'Andorra — La Volta als Ports d’Andorra

So that every cyclist finds his ideal riding route in Andorra. In this link you can see the 4 routes, with all the technical characteristics and also how to register at La Volta als Ports: https://www.voltaalsports.com/en/
An appointment that has no waste in the cycle world, in Andorra.

LA PURITO

Joaquim Rodríguez Oliver, known by all as “Purito”, organizes every year “La Purito” in Andorra, the cyclist tour that runs through the main mountain passes and cols of Andorra.
In 2019 “La Purito” will reached the 5th edition, and each year it exceeds the record of attendees from the previous year. This year, registrations were closed to 2,000 participants.

Normally La Purito is celebrated on the first Sunday of August, but in 2020 and 2021, it has unfortunately been canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
La Purito follows the same route as the legendary mountain queen stage of La Vuelta 2015 (spanish professional cycling tour), the eleventh stage, considered by many to be the toughest stage of La Vuelta. That year Purito finished it, but the victory of the stage was taken by Mikel Landa.
Also Purito has considered 3 versions of that stage for “La Purito” in Andorra, to be accessible to all cyclists:

La Purito 5.2. his is the hardest, for the most prepared and the bravest. 145km of cycling in Andorra passing through the Col de Beixalís, Col d’Ordino, La Rabassa, Col de la Gallina, La Comella and ending with the ascent to the Cortals d’Encamp.
La Purito 3.5, de 80km, for an intermediate level
La Purtio 1.7, de 28km, for beginners

In addition, La Purito Kids is also organized for children between 5 and 14 years old. Check here the different routes of La Purito in Andorra. More information about La Purito and inscriptions here.
Although only 5 editions have been made , La Purito is already a consolidated cycling event in Andorra and one of the most anticipated of the bike calendar.

LA VUELTA

In 2018, Andorra hosted La Vuelta a España on September the 1st. On September the 1st we could be able to witness the end of the 9th stage of La Vuelta in Andorra, wich was entirely in Andorra.

An essential date in Andorra for cycling enthusiasts, to see in first person the best professional bike riders in the world.

THE TOUR DE FRANCE 2021 in ANDORRA

In 2021 the Tour de France will pass through Andorra. On July 11, 2021 Andorra la Vella will be the scene of the end of the 15th stage of the Tour de France 2021. This stage leaves from Ceret (France) and the best cyclists in the world will arrive in Andorra through Pas de la Casa (border between France and Andorra ) to get to Andorra la Vella, passing in front of our house, the Mountain Hostel Tarter.

Le tour de France Andorre — In 2021 Tour de France will pass through Andorra, on the 15th and 16th stages of the 108th edition of the Tour de France. On July 11, the best cyclists in the world will arrive in Andorra, on July 12 they rest and July 13, 2021 they will leave again from Pas de la Casa.

On July 11, the Tour de France arrives in Andorra via Pas de la Casa to Andorra la Vella. The next day, the best cyclists in the world will rest in Andorra, to resume the 16th stage of the Tour on July 13 from Pas de la Casa.

July 12 is the rest day in the Tour de France 2021 and thus we will have the world elite of cycling resting in Andorra. Finally, on July 13, the Tour de France 2021 resumes from Pas de la Casa. We will see the start of the 16th stage of the Tour de France. An event that you cannot miss if you are as much a fan of cycling as we are.

+ INFO at https://visitandorra.com/en/agenda/le-tour/

ACCOMMODATION FOR CYCLISTS IN ANDORRA

Mountain Hostel Tarter: the bike friendly accommodation in Andorra

At Mountain Hostel Tarter we are cyclists and cycling fans. And that’s why we have all the services a biker needs when he is away from home. Not in vain, we have achieved the bike friendly quality seal, for being the accommodation for cyclists in Andorra. And the pictogram of the Government of Andorra as a hostel specialized in accommodating cyclists.

ALL FOR YOUR BIKE

Obviously, we have all the services that a cyclist needs for his/her bicycle, because we know that your bike is the same or more important than you! At Mountain Hostel Tarter you can use our closed box to store your bicycle while you are not using it, with individual and group padlocks.
You also have at your disposal our workshop space, with basic tools to assemble your bike when you arrive, for simple repairs, or simply to check your bike and leave it ready for the next day. Of course, you have an air pump at your disposal.
If you want to clean it, in our washing space, you can always use pressure washing, and paper to dry the bicycle well after washing.

Servicios para ciclistas en Mountain Hostel Tarter — Free facilities for cyclists in Mountain Hostel Tarter

If, on the other hand, you prefer to come without luggage, at Mountain Hostel Tarter we can help you rent a bicycle for your riding days in Andorra. We know all the specialized stores in the country, and we are sure that we will find a bicycle adapted to your needs and expectations, including those on the road.

ALL FOR YOU, CYCLIST

In Mountain Hostel Tarter you will find all the facilities and services of a 5 star hostel, for cyclists like you.
From group rooms for 4, 5 and 6 people (shared dorms for those who look at the budget), to private double rooms

Habitación doble privada en Mountain Hostel Tarter — Private double room in Mountain Hostel Tarter

In our large kitchen, open and shared, you can cook what you want, so you can continue with your favorite diet. The kitchen is super equipped, with everything to cook and eat whatever you want and when you want.

Gran cocina compartida en Mountain Hostel Tarter — Full equipped kitchen at Mountain Hostel Tarter

The best? Our outdoor pool-jacuzzi. When you finish your cycling route in Andorra, or your daily training, it is best to relax your muscles in our jacuzzi, with hot water, and with a whirlpool. And with spectacular views, in the mountain.

Piscina Jacuzzi en Mountain Hostel Tarter — Pool-jacuzzi at Mountain Hostel Tarter

BOOK HERE your bed or room, and if you stay more than 5 nights, you’ll have the 10% discount on the total of your reservation.

WHOLE HOUSE IN ANDORRA FOR CYCLING TEAMS

Are you looking for rent a big house for cyclists in Andorra?
This is your house. You can rent the whole Mountain Hostel Tarter, exclusively for your cyclist group or riding team in Andorra.
So you have the whole house, whole and exclusive, for you and your cycling group. To be able to enjoy all the facilities and services of the Mountain Hostel Tarter exclusively. A rustic and cozy house, in the mountains, in Andorra, 1,750 meters above sea level, with equipped kitchen and outdoor pool-jacuzzi.

casa para ciclistas en Andorra — Mountain Hostel Tarter, 1.750 m above sea level with all facilities

Mountain Hostel Tarter is a borda, a typical mountain house in Andorra, in El Tarter, with more than 200 years old, completely renovated and equipped with all the facilities for a comfortable stay. Take a look at our photo section.
For more + INFO write to us at info@mountainhosteltarter.com

8 best things to do in Andorra in Easter

19 de October de 20211 de March de 2020

Practical guide to enjoy your Easter Holidays 2020 in Andorra. The 8 best things to do in Easter in Andorra

1. Skiing and snowboarding in Grandvalira-Andorra during Easter 2020

Surely you’ve heard of Grandvalira-Andorra, the largest ski resort in the Pyrenees, with more than 210km of slopes at your feet, with modern, high-capacity ski lifts and high-quality facilities and services.
Whether you are an expert skier or snowboarder, or it’s the first time you ski in your life, this is an experience you cannot miss if you come to Andorra in winter or Easter. At Mountain Hostel Tarter we have everything ready and we make it very easy for you. We are also right in front of Grandvalira, in the sector of El Tarter. A stone’s throw away.

Mountain Hostel Tarter, a pie de pistas de Grandvalira-Andorra — Mountain Hostel Tarter, 500 meters far away from Grandvalira- El Tarter

If you are an expert, you can choose any of our ski packages at Grandvalira, which include accommodation and ski pass at Grandvalira, also in Easter. It’s our star package: SLEEP & RIDE, which includes accommodation at Mountain Hostel Tarter and Grandvalira ski pass for as many days you want.
If you are new with this matter, don’t worry, we will prepare a customized Grandvalira ski pack to make it all very easy and you can enjoy it to the fullest: accommodation at Mountain Hostel Tarter, ski pass at Grandvalira, ski or snowboard lessons with private instructor or group classes, lunch on slopes, ski equipment rental … everything you want, we have it.
We love to ski in Grandvalira…

2. Snowshoeing through the Vall d’Incles in Andorra

It is not the adrenaline, but it’s the majesty of the landscape that makes this an unforgettable experience. You do not need to have experience or a great physical form. It is only a walk, but through a splendid, monumental valley, and beautiful in winter. It’s a must be.

The Incles Valley is a few meters far away from the Mountain Hostel Tarter, very easy access from the hostel. If you want to go your way, you only have to rent snowshoes for € 10 a day. Or if you prefer to sign up for one of our outings, with a guide, you can do it from € 40 per day. + INFO HERE

3. Cross-country skiing or splitboarding in Andorra

If snowshoeing is a small thing for you, and if you have a medium-high level of skiing or snowboarding, then yes or yes you have to try cross-country skiing in Andorra, or go for a walk with the splitboard.

Cross-country skiing in Andorra from Mountain Hostel Tarter

If you do not have much knowledge about snow, types of snow, and the risk of avalanches, or do not know the area, we recommend going out with a guide. And we know the best guides in Andorra. Just tell us and we’ll arrange it. To reach the highest peaks of Andorra and to run by virgin faces, is a gem. + INFO HERE

4. Whirlpool session in the outdoor hot tub of Mountain Hostel Tarter, with hot water and mountain views.

A picture is worth a thousand words:

Outdoor swim spa at Mountain Hostel Tarter with mountain views

It sounds good, right? Well, it will be better when you explain to your friends that you have taken a whirlpool bath in our outdoor hot tub in the mountains. Yes, as you hear it. At Mountain Hostel Tarter we have an outdoor pool-hot tub, on the upper terrace, with spectacular views of the mountain and the Grandvalira ski slopes. And of course with hot water, to enjoy it even on snowy and cold days. But beware! We warn you: it will be easy to enter, but not to leave, you will want to stay-in there all day …

5. The best après-ski party in Andorra, in L’Abarset

L’Abarset and its large terrace is undoubtedly the best après-ski of Grandvalira and Andorra. Every Saturday, starting at 4pm, the party begins in L’Abarset, on the outdoor terrace, with artists and DJs of international renown throughout the season.
An appointment that cannot be missed. The best way to end a good day on the slopes, and among friends. And this 2 minutes’ walk from the Mountain Hostel Tarter …

The best Après-ski in Andorra, in L’Abarset

6. Afternoon relaxing in the warmth of the fireplace in the chill area of Mountain Hostel Tarter..

We understand very well if you want avoid parties and shopping. Because as at home, nowhere. And in our chill area, in Mountain Hostel Tarter, with comfortable bean bags and sofas, television, reading, board games,… it is very easy to be enchanted with the fire and the heat of our fireplace that we light every evening during the winter. After an intense day on the mountains, after a swim in our outdoor Jacuzzi and a good hot shower, relax in one of our bean bags, chatting with friends or reading a book, the warmth of the fireplace is more than recommended. It is food for the soul. And it is a good time to taste some wine from our selection of wines that you will find in our maket.

7. An afternoon of shopping in Andorra, and have a drink in the old town of Andorra la Vella

It’s the topic! Go to Andorra for shopping. The truth is that it does not hurt to take a walk through the main commercial axis of the country. In a single street, you will find everything: fashion, sports, technology, perfumery, pharmacy … whatever you want, you will surely find it. The best? Take a walk through the old town of Andorra la Vella, with pedestrian alleyways, old houses with stone walls and slate roof, historic buildings, etc … It is a neighborhood where new bars and restaurants are opening with a lot of charm to snack and drink

Urban center of Andorra La Vella and Escaldes-Engordany

8. Lunch or dine at a mountain restaurant

The perfect party end. Ask us and we recommend the best restaurants in the area. Sure that some of them adapts to your taste and budget. Cozy restaurants, with typical dishes of mountain cuisine, with products of proximity and quality. We will reveal our favourite restaurants in Andorra and, some of them, we tell you that they are in Grandvalira, like the Arrosseria Pi del Migdia and the Trattoria in Grandvalira-El Tarter or the Wine & Meat by Jean Leon in Grandvalira-Soldeu!!

Wine & Meat by Jean Leon in Grandvalira-Soldeu

THIS IS OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU, IN OUR HOUSE, ABOUT THE PREVENTION OF COVID-19

19 de October de 202113 de June de 2020

At Mountain Hostel Tarter, your health and the health of our staff comes first. These are the steps we take to fulfill our commitment to you in preventing Covid-19.

On Friday the 3^rd July 2020 we re-open our hostel, after the forced stop because of Covid-19. Finally, the to meet you again has come and we are already excited. So this is our covid-19 prevention commitment to you.

Although the essence of our hostel is the same, something has changed in these months, and we want to tell you about it.

At Mountain Hostel Tarter, your health, well-being and safety come first, as does that of our staff. Here, we explain the measures we have taken to fulfill our commitment to cleanliness and well-being in our hostel.

HOW WILL THE HOSTEL WORK NOW?

All the spaces and services of the hostel will be in operation, except the sauna, for the moment, following the recommendation of the Ministry of Health of the Andorra Government.

In addition, we will have a limited maximum capacity, in order to ensure the recommended distance of 1.5 meters between guests who are not from the same travel group. Even so, be sure to bring your mask, since its use is mandatory inside the hostel.

We also ask you, as far as possible, to make a prior reservation. This way we can better organize ourselves to apply all the protocols that we introduced for the prevention of Covid-19. So, when you book, once the reservation is confirmed, we will send you the instructions for check-in, so that when you arrive at the hostel we have to exchange as few items as possible at the reception.

WHAT DO WE DO?

Every day we start our working days remembering how important cleanliness is to our health and that of our guests.

So we have prepared ourselves in a very demanding way on cleaning and hygiene protocols for all our spaces. We were already tough before with cleaning … imagine now! And we continue doing it day by day, very aware of the covid-19, coordinated with local authorities and following the guidelines of the Ministry of Health of the Andorra Government and the World Health Organization. Our commitment to you in the prevention of Covid-19 is very important to us.

In the rooms

In the rooms, we use effective cleaning and disinfection products against the virus, and we have developed an even more exhaustive cleaning and disinfection protocol, if possible, to clean the rooms. Especially when a guest leaves and before the next one arrives, paying special attention to frequent contact elements and spraying disinfectant on all surfaces.

Furthermore, disinfection of bedding is guaranteed. All bedding is washed above 60ºC and tumble dried at temperatures close to 100ºC.

Of course, the room key is also disinfected every time we give it to you, or you return it to us.

In common areas

In common areas we have increased the frequency of cleaning and use special disinfection products (viricide), especially in the living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and terrace, paying special attention to surfaces and elements of frequent contact.

We have also installed disinfection stations, equipped with disinfecting gel for hands, paper and a disinfecting spray for surfaces. Even suitable for surfaces and food items such as kitchenware. The idea is that you can disinfect the furniture, surfaces and utensils that you use, before and after use, for your own peace of mind.

In our workspaces

Our back office is also important, and we have been stepped up the cleaning and disinfection in our spaces and in our work tools, as part of our covid-19 prevention commitment to you.

WHAT WILL YOU HAVE TO DO?

Very easy, just 4 things! DISTANCE | HANDS | MASK | DISINFECTION

DISTANCE

Try to keep the minimum distance of 1.5 meters between hostel guests who are not in your travel group. Especially in the common areas of the hostel.

HANDS

Remember to wash your hands frequently, between 30 and 40 seconds, all parts of the hand, with hot water and soap. In addition, we provide hand sanitizing gel at various points within the hostel.

MASK

Remember to bring your own mask, since its use is mandatory in the common areas of the hostel.

DISINFECTION

For your safety and your own peace of mind, at the disinfection station we provide you, 24 hours a day, the necessary products so that you can disinfect yourself the furniture or utensils in common use, before and after using them.

Easy, right? In this way, we will guarantee everyone’s health while we stay together in the hostel. Count on us to prevent Covid-19. And we are sure that we count on your collaboration for the safety and well-being of all in the hostel. True?

Welcome home again! Welcome to Mountain Hostel Tarter!

You can follow the recommendations and advice of the Andorra Government on how to prevent Covid-19, on the official website https://www.govern.ad/recomanacions

If you have any questions you can send us an @mail to info@mountainhosteltarter.com

Mountain biking in Andorra|Hostel Andorra with outdoo pool||Alojamiento bike friendly en Andorra

MOUNTAIN BIKING ANDORRA

19 de October de 202112 de July de 2021

Mountain Biking Holidays in Andorra

Andorra, the paradise of mountain biking, especially of MTB enduro. How is the MTB enduro in Andorra? Have a look at this video that we made for you:

Wild mountains, MTB enduro mountain bike tracks in Andorra, for all levels and untouched trails, awesome mountain landscapes, peaks with breathtaking panoramic views, mountain lakes where the most daring can take a dip to cool off … Andorra, in the heart of the Pyrenees, is a paradise of Mountain Biking. Andorra is a mountain bike destination that you can not miss, if you are passionate about mountain biking.

Mountain Bike Mountain Hostel Tarter — MTB Enduro mountain biking from Mountain Hostel Tarter

Guided Mountain Bike holidays in Andorra

At Mountain Hostel Tarter we are fans of mountain biking and enduro. There are a lot of MTB enduro mountain bike tracks in Andorra, which you can start from our doorstep. We will be happy to explain our favorite single tracks, and some of our secret trails …

We have everything for your MTB enduro holidays in Andorra. We offer you:

ACCOMMODATION AT MOUNTAIN HOSTEL TARTER

The nights of lodging that you want in Mountain Hostel Tarter. The best hostel in Andorra, according to Hostelworld. Mountain Hostel Tarter is an ECO-hostel in the heart of the mountains in Andorra, with all facilities for a comfy stay. Remember that from 5 nights or more you can enjoy a 10% discount on accommodation at Mountain Hostel Tarter

Habitaciones privadas y compartidas en Mountain Hostel Tarter — Private rooms or group dorms for 4, 5, 6 sleeps at Mountain Hostel Tarter

ANDORRA ENDURO GUIDED

Enduro guided mountain bike tours in Andorra, with transfers included. Our local and qualified mountain biking guides know every inch of MTB enduro single tracks in Andorra, some of them almost 2,000 meters of altitude difference. But keep calm, the guide adapts to the level of the group. There are options for everyone.

In Andorra, when we talk about enduro MTB are not very long distances. It can be from 15km to 40km. The positive elevation gained is usually between 300m and 500m, but we have spectacular descents between 900m and 1,900m of negative height. Among the forests you can find all kinds of trails, very local trails opened by local riders, spectacular single tracks that pass through peaks and lakes, freeride between the ski slopes, some more technical and long downhill sections. Authentic ALL MOUNTAIN!

Rutas guiadas MTB Andorra por Mountain Hostel Tarter — Andorra enduro guided by Mountain Hostel Tarter

MOUNTAIN BIKES AND E-MOUNTAIN BIKES RENTAL

Bike Rental. We help you rent the eduro mountain bike you need among all the local shops. At Mountain Hostel Tarter, you can rent e-mountain bikes, the Merida EONE SIXTY electric enduro mountain bike. An electric mountain bike, first-class, very highly recommended for the climbs of Andorra. But very fun in all types of terrain. We assure you! 😉

Enduro e-mountain bike Merida EONE SIXTY, for rent at Mountain Hostel Tarter

Just write to us at info@mountainhosteltarter.com, explain us your plan (availability, number of people, route days, if you want to guided enduro tour or not, if you want to rent a bike, etc.) and we prepare a custom budget to fit the maximum to your idea This is one of the most reserved packs for our guests and friends riders: Guided enduro MTB holidays in Andorra.

Mountain Hostel Tarter, bikefriendly accommodation. Official accommodation for cyclists and bikers in Andorra.

Mountain Hostel Tarter is an official bike friendly accommodation in Andorra

At Mountain Hostel Tarter we are a bike friendly accommodation. We have everything for cyclists and riders, and especially for your bike, and totally free. Because we know that your bike is as important as you are. Besides, we have the official Bikefriendly’s accommodations quality seal, which guarantees our services and facilities for cyclists:

BIKE STORAGE ROOM

In Mountain Hostel Tarter you have a bike storage room to leave your bike, in a totally safe way, when you do not use it. It is a locked box, with individual and group padlocks inside.

Bike Storage Room at Mountain Hostel Tarter

WORKSHOP AREA

You have a mechanical foot with all the necessary tools to check your bike before or after every ride or even fix some not very complicated damage … Also air for the wheels.

WASHING AREA

You can wash your bike after every ride. In Mountain Hostel Tarter you have at your disposal a “karcher” to wash your bike under pressure and paper to dry.

Pressured whash at Mountain Hostel Tarter

WASHER AND DRYER FOR YOUR CLOTHING

If you are one of those who arrive with the dirty clothes from the ride, do not worry, we have washer and dryer available. So that every day you can get your equipment clean and ready for the next ride.

Check out all our services at Mountain Hostel Tarter. Surely you do not lack anything for your perfect Enduro Mountain Bike Hoildays in Andorra.

The 5 star hostel in Andorra

We are a hostel, yes. But 5 stars. Why? Because you have all the facilities you need for the perfect Enduro MTB holidays in Andorra.

Every day you can enjoy our outdoor pool-hot tub, with hot water and stunning mountain views, in a privileged environment. It is the rest of the warrior. You can relax all your muscles in the whirlpool of our hot tub. It has no waste.

Pool-hot tub at Mountain Hostel Tarter, the perfect plan after riding

You can not miss our barbecue. You can use it whenever you want. A good reason to spend a good afternoon or evening with friends, after the ride, after bathing in the jacuzzi, having a few beers on the terrace at sunset … does it make you?

Outdoor barbecue at Mountain Hostel Tarter

At Mountain Hostel Tarter, undoubtedly, you will enjoy the best mountain biking enduro guided hoidays in Andorra. Tell us and we prepare your custom MTB holidays package to enjoy MTB enduro riding days in Andorra to the fullest. This is our email contact: info@mountainhosteltarter.com

See you soon!

|Summer terrace by Mountain Hostel Tarter||

HIKING IN ANDORRA

19 de October de 20218 de September de 2021

The best hiking trails in Andorra, from Mountain Hostel Tarter, the Andorra’s new generation mountain refuge.

Hiking in Andorra: Wild and spectacular mountain landscapes in Andorra.

Over the summers, Andorra is a hiking and trekking paradise.

Despite its small size, 468 km2, Andorra, the country of the Pyrenees, offers a huge variety of hiking trails, for all levels, going from easy family orientated walks with kids, mid-mountain hikes for mountain lovers with not much difficulty, to the demanding routes for trail-running competitors.

What’s more, Andorra has 3 Natural Parks: The Sorteny Natural Park, The Comapedrosa Natural Park, and the Madriu Valley-Perafita-Claror Natural Park, this last one declared Human Heritage by UNESCO.

Andorra is definitely the paradise of trail hiking and trail-running. And it shows the success year after year of the mythical mountain race Andorra Ultratrail and the multiple mountain races that are held every year in Andorra, some of them are even in the world mountain racing calendar.

We would like to share our view of Andorra’s Best! Discover Andorra from within the mountains, and enjoy one of the best landscapes you can imagine, which will be very difficult to forget thereafter you stay in the Andorra’s mountains.

Hiking trails nearby Mountain Hostel Tarter, the perfect base camp for all your hikes in Andorra.

Mountain Hostel Tarter is the perfect mountain refuge in Andorra, located in El Tarter, in the heart of Andorra’s Principality, where you’ll have your perfect base-camp in Andorra, where you can start and end some of the best Hiking Trails in Andorra.

For hikers who are on route of the GR, from Spain to France, or the other way round, or doing multiple day traverses, Mountain Hostel Tarter is the perfect hut to stay the night, and then carry on to the Rulhe Refuge in France.

Mountain Hostel Tarter is right between two amazing valleys: Incles Valley, which connects over to France or Grau Roig (ANDORRA), and Ransol Valley, which connects to other Valleys such as the Vall del Riu or Sorteny Valley.

To the East of Mountain Hostel Tarter, you’ll find the amazing Incles Valley, just 10 minutes’ walk away. Great hiking trails in Andorra start here such as the Juclar Lakes, Escobes Peak, Siscaró Peak and Lake, Cabaneta Peak, Fortargent Lake, Cabana Sorda Lake, and many more…

To the West of Mountain Hostel Tarter, you’ll find Ransol Valley, where you’ll be able to hike the famous Serrera Peak, Estanyó Peak, and reach to the wonderful Vall del Riu and Sorteny Valley.

Mountain Hostel Tarter: the latest generation of mountain refuges in Andorra

Confortable dorms at Mountain Hostel Tarter — Mountain Hostel Tarter Dorms

Mountain Hostel Tarter is a new generation Mountain hostels, built in a 200 year old traditional Andorran mountain farmhouse. Completely renovated, and in a Mountain Hut style, it offers all the comforts and coziness you need after a long day in the mountains. A Mountain Refuge in Andorra, perfect for a warm shower, eat good cooking by yourself, rest and sleep w08ell after being all day in Andorra’s Mountains. Here you see the hostel, our rooms and services and facilities.

BOOK HERE your bed or room, and remember that if you stay more than 5 nights or more, you’ll get 10% off on your accommodation booking.

The best experience at Mountain Hostel Tarter, without a doubt, is our new outdoor pool-hot tub, with hot water and spectacular mountain views. Have a look!

Hostel Andorra with outdoo pool — Outdoor Swim-Spa at Mountain Hostel Tarter

Hiking Trails in Andorra, sorted by difficulty and time

From Mountain Hostel Tarter we recommend you our favorite hikes. Hiking trails in Andorra by difficulty and by time, near Mountain Hostel Tarter, which start and end at Mountain Hostel Tarter.

Easy hiking trails in Andorra, Incles Valley and Gall de Bosc trail:

Ideal to walk with kids, or for a light run, stroll for a while with no excess. We recommend 2 walks.

The first one is the easy Incles Valley walk, with a trail which includes explanatory signs about flora, fauna, and the Incles Valley’s biodiversity, but also about the typical mountain constructions you may find around the area.

The second one is the Gall de Bosc path (aka the Chicken Run), which goes from Soldeu to Canillo. A very entertaining path, with a Tibet style bridge, and you may even be lucky to see the Gall de Bosc, as wild and protected species of bird, in danger of extinction, which not many get to see.

Incles Valley is only 10 minutes away from Mountain Hostel Tarter, and you can join into the Gall de Bosc path in Tarter, 5 minutes away from Mountain Hostel Tarter.

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Medium hiking trails in Andorra, half a day, or a mellow all day out on the Andorra’s mountains:

At Mountain Hostel Tarter, we recommend the following trails:

The 5 lakes route, in Incles Valley (Andorra): A Circular hike, starting from Mountain Hostel Tarter towards Entor, continuing to Querol Lake, then the Salamander Lakes, Cabana Sorda Lake, Anrodat Lake, and finally Isla Lake. If anyone wants more (Quite a lot more!!), you can carry on to Fontargent Lake (France), go up the Collada de Juclar and down to Juclar Lakes, and then back down to Incles valley and back to Mountain Hostel Tarter.
For the bravest, and if you haven’t got vertigo, why not hike up to Escobes Peak, above the Juclar Lakes, also accessible from the end of Incles Valley.
For more aerial views, start from the Port d’Envalira towards Maia Peak, and hike the crests down to Siscaró Lakes, and Incles Valley.

Long /Hard hiking trails in Andorra: Madriu Valley-Perafita-Claror

Our favorite long hiking trail in Andorra is the one which goes up the Madriu Valley-Perafita-Claror, a Natural Park declared Human Heritage by UNESCO.

Starting at Escaldes Engordany, this valley goes all the way to the Glacial circus of Pessons in Grau Roig.

There are few words to describe these majestic and variable landscapes throughout the hike, contemplating high mountain views, deep valley scenery, rivers, lakes, mountain refuges and a glacial circus. You’ll most likely see all kind of wild life.

A perfect path for trail-runners.

Contact us to check our availability to leave you at the departure point or pick you at the point of arrival, or to fetch your car at the starting point.

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Summits of Andorra: Serrera, Estanyó and Comapedrosa

Andorra has 65 peaks, over 2500 m of altitude. Incredible, right?

Our highest mountain is Comapedrosa Peak, which sits at 2.942m, and is a must do if you collect accomplishments.

On the other hand, our favorite’s peaks of Andorra are accessible from Mountain Hostel Tarter, and are the Serrera Peak (2.912m) and Estanyó Peak (2.918m).

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GR in Andorra: “Grande Randonnee” routes.

There are 5 Grande Randonnee (GR) routes which cross Andorra’s Mountains at some point or another:

GR11: this Grande Randonnee crosses the entire Pyrenees Mountains from Mediteranean to the Atlantic, but on the Spanish side, and part of Andorra, including the Madriu Valley in its entirety.
The GR7 is a long distance footpath which follows approximately the line of mountains that separates the waters that end in the Mediterranean and the one that end in the Atlantic, Channel or North Sea. It crosses Andorra on the east, at the Pessons area, and Madriu Valley. We can pick you in Pessons – Grau Roig or Escaldes-Engordany.
The HRP: The “High Pyrenean Route”, crosses the Pyrenees Mountains as does the GR11, but through the highest points. It crosses over from Rulhe (France), to Incles Valley (close to Mountain Hostel Tarter where spend the night, the ideal place to have a hot shower, cook your own meal at your style, and rest comfortably and recuperate for the next steps), to Ransol Valley, down to Sorteny Valley, and over to Tristaina, and carries on west.
GRP: Andorra’s very own Grande Randonnée. It goes around the whole country of Andorra. Simply wonderful. It goes through Incles Valley too, so Mountain Hostel Tarter is a good place to stay overnight.
HRT: It’s a trans-frontier route, at the north area of Andorra. Crosses in and out to France and Spain, and also goes down Incles Valley, where you’ll be close to Mountain Hostel Tarter to spend the night.

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Useful information for hiking in Andorra:

Accommodation reservation: Mountain Hostel Tarter.

If you book 5 or more nights, 10% discount will be applied, until November 28th.

Transport: If you’ve made a reservation at Mountain Hostel Tarter, ask us about our availability to pick you up, or drop you off at your route.

Hire a mountain guide: If you’re interested in hiring a mountain guide in Andorra for you or your group, send us you inquiry here: info@mountainhosteltarter.com

We can also give you tips about hiking trails in Andorra, duration and level, and provide a trail map of Andorra (extra cost).

Alpify: This safety app which allows you, in case of emergency, to send your exact location to the rescue team. Download Alpify here.

Andorra Footpath Guide: This is Andorra’s Government’s Official Footpath Guide, where most of all mountain paths in Andorra are gathered and analyzed, classed in useful files that you can easily bring along on a hike.

Mountain Activity Guide: This is Andorra’s Government’s Official Guide to all mountain activities available in Andorra.

Mountain Guide: extensive official guide of the Government of Andorra with all activities in the natural environment of Andorra. Here you can download the Andorra Mountain Guide.

Your home for your arrival time in Andorra, from €17. Special price for Grandvalira workers.

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Mountain Hostel Tarter the best place to stay in Andorra, while you are looking for work and accommodation in Andorra for the winter season.

Mountain Hostel Tarter is the perfect place to stay for your arrival time in Andorra, while you’re looking for rent a flat, or in the process of getting your work visa.

Furthermore, for being a Grandvalira worker, you can take advantage of the best price at Mountain Hostel Tarter. 17€ per person per day. It doesn’t matter if it’s working day or weekend. This offer is available until the 24^th November 2016. After that we can offer 10% discount from the official price.

Welcome to Mountain Hostel Tarter!

The Andorra’s hostel situated in El Tarter, 200 meters away from Grandvalira – El Tater.

Mountain Hostel Tarter is a unique establishment in Andorra, designed to offer what we usually look out for when we’re travelling: a comfy and practical place to stay, in a warm and friendly atmosphere. You’ll be staying at a sustainable hostel, where we use solar power, and other energy saving methods, and we contribute to recycling.

Rooms

Your own space, in a shared room

Mountain Hostel Tarter is a hostel where rooms and facilities are shared. There are rooms for 5 people (2 bunks and an individual bed), and rooms for 4 people (2 bunks). Each bed has its own reading light, electric socket and locker. You can bring your own padlock or buy one for 2€ at the hostel. You’ll see the mountains through all our windows… and the sky! And there’s free Wi-Fi in all the rooms!

Services & Facilities

A small universe, at your reach

Modern facilities with toilets and showers (also shared, but with individual cubicles). Hot water 24h. We rent clean towels for €2,00.
Diner room with modern kitchen, fully equipped, to prepare all meals, and with snack and drink machine. Enjoy tea and coffee for free!
Living room with fireplace, sofas, bean-bags, TV, books, board games and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi available in the entire hostel, rooms included.
Laundry service: wash and dry machine (about 4kg for 6€)
Ski locker and boot dryer.

It’s the perfect place to stay, in an easy, practical, comfortable and sustainable way, where you’ll meet and share experiences with other travellers, and enjoy a warm and homely stay.

If you want book it with these conditions, write us at info@mountainhosteltarter.com

Andorra’s new hostel, at Grandvalira’s doorstep

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We’re proud to present Andorra’s new accommodation concept, for this upcoming season: Welcome to Mountain Hostel Tarter!

We’re actually open all year round. But we’re opening for the first time this November 2012. We’re in El Tarter, at 200 meters from Grandvalira ski resort, via the El Tarter access.

It’s a hostel; some call it a hostel or a lodge, specially designed for anyone who loves mountain sports. It’s a practical and easy way to do your favorite hobbies in the mountains.

By the way, which is your hobby?? Our hobbies are skiing, boarding, randonée skiing, freestyle, freeride, mountain biking, downhill biking, cross country, mountain walking, or something else? It doesn’t matter what you do, the important thing is to enjoy our passions here in one of the best spots of the Pyrenean Mountains: Andorra!

So come and stay with us, it’s easy, comfortable and economic. Just focus on your hobby. There’s where our SLEEP & RIDE comes from; don’t miss out on our irresistible SLEEP & RIDE packages. If you can’t find one you like, call us and we’ll design one just for you!