On reaching the parish of Canillo, our first stop is the Sanctuary of Meritxell Basilica. The basilica is dedicated to Our Lady of Meritxell, the patron saint of Andorra, and was designed by the renowned Catalan architect Ricard Bofill.
After visiting the basilica, we continue up to the town of Canillo, where we can admire the 12th century Church of Sant Joan de Caselles. Boasting two porticoes and a bell tower with windows on three storeys, standing apart from the nave, this church is an outstanding example of Andorra’s Romanesque architecture and is one of the best known images of the Principality.
From there, we make our way down to the outskirts of Escaldes-Engordany, where we follow the road up to Lake Engolasters. At an altitude of 1,620 metres, the lake offers magnificent views of the valley. On our way back from the lake we pass by the Church of Sant Miquel d’Engolasters, which can only be visited as part of Route 5.
From there, we make our way back to Escaldes-Engordany and Andorra la Vella, where the route ends.
On the tour, you will be accompanied at all times by a tourist guide who speaks Catalan, Spanish, French and English.
Route 1: every Monday morning from 1 June to 31 October.
Bookings: Andorra la Vella Tourist Office (+376) 750 100 / Autocars Nadal (+376) 805 151.
On 8 September, in honour of the festival of Our Lady of Meritxell, the Tourist Bus will not be operating.
PLACES YOU WILL SEE
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Route 7 will take us to the breathtaking Coll de la Botella mountain pass.
This route, a combination of nature and culture, represents a perfect family outing.
On Route 6 we reach Sorteny Valley nature park , from where we can enjoy the spectacular high mountain landscapes.
Hotel Ordino
The Hotel Ordino is located in the historical centre of the village of Ordino, one of the prettiest villages in Andorra.
EGHUT Apartments Com Casa
The Com Casa apartments have a capacity for up to 4 people and are located in the parish of Encamp, alongside the Funicamp lift.
Tourist Apartments Sant Bernat
The comfortable Sant Bernat 3-star tourist apartments in the village of Canillo, at the foot of the Grandvalira slopes.
Aparthotel Shusski
The aparthotel in the centre of Encamp and 70 metres from the Funicamp (Encamp cable car) to the Grandvalira ski slopes, Encamp sector.
Agols Hut
The Agols Hut is on the right of the els Agols river under the Cap de Montuell, in the parish of Encamp.
Hotel La Planada
The 3-star Hotel La Planada lies in Ordino, one of the prettiest villages in the Principality.
World Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism
From 23-03-2022 to 25-03-2022
Andorra's falles and fallaires
Culture
Festivities and traditions
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