Why should you try cycling in Andorra?
Experienced cyclists may want to try out route number 9, Beixalís, with a distance of 8.7 km (5.4 mi) and a gradient of 594 m (1,950 ft). The start of this route is at the roundabout connecting the CG-3 road towards the parish of La Massana with the CS-310 road towards Anyós. Its average gradient is 6.8%. The itinerary will pass through the church of Sant Cristòfol d’Anyós (construction began in the 12th century, although there were subsequent modifications), housing mural paintings from the Gothic and Baroque periods. The route ends at the Collada de Beixalís.
If you’re looking for a very challenging route, you can check out route number 18, Port d’Envalira, with a whopping 26 km (16 mi) in length and a gradient of 1,345 m (4,400 ft). Port d’Envalira is the highest mountain road in the Pyrenees. This route’s average gradient is 5.2% with some sections reaching 7.5%, and the itinerary passes through three different local parishes: Escaldes-Engordany, Encamp and Canillo.
Route number 1, El Forn, may be the one for you: its distance is 5.2 km (3.2 mi) with a gradient of 388 m (1,272) ft. The route begins in Canillo with a 6.2% gradient and increases up to 9.9%, with the average inclination being 7.5%. The route goes through the Romanesque church of St. Miquel de Prats, a great example of the Andorran rural Romanesque style.
Finally, another moderately difficult cycling route, suitable for non-experts, is route number 3, Coma de Ransol. Its length is 4.5 km (2.8 mi) with a gradient of 280 m (920 ft). On this route you’ll cycle along the entire CS-260 Coma de Ransol road. The starting point of the route is located at 1,664 m (5,460 ft) above sea level and ends at 1,944 m (6,380 ft) above sea level, with an average gradient of 6.2%.
All of our cycling routes can be checked out in detail in our online guide, where maps can be downloaded in PDF and a share feature is available too.
Where to go cycling in Andorra
So, where to start? Head to the Visit Andorra official website to start planning your cycling trip in Andorra! There you will find all the information you need, on e-bikes, our useful list of available cycling routes, the specialised hotels and accommodation on offer for cycling tourists and even a list of routes specific to e-bikes! We have everyone’s needs covered. We even have a section on bike rental stores, such as Triatló Bike Shop in Escaldes-Engordany, but many more Bike stores. Knowing you can rent everything you need once you’re here means you can travel light!
Rent a bike in Andorra
All kinds of bikes can be rented in Andorra, including electric bikes, e-bikes, power bikes or booster bikes. These are bicycles with an integrated electric motor which can be used as propulsion, give cyclists a helping hand to get them up and over hills and make long distances more achievable. There are many other types of bikes available for rent in Andorra, including city bikes, road bikes, mountain bikes, cargo bikes and special bikes, from well-known brands such as Bmc, Scott, Giant and Norco.
Most services can be booked easily and conveniently online, and some services even come with a companion smartphone app. You can easily compare prices across different bike rental companies in the area, as well as comparing rental terms and company locations.
As well as ensuring you have all the right cycling equipment, don’t forget to download our helpful PDF map and guide from our official website, containing important information on routes and cycling safety tips. Each cycling route is broken down into easy to read facts and figures so you can choose the right route for you. All routes come with their distance, gradient, difficulty category and starting point. Routes are divided into three difficulty categories, Accessible, Difficult and Very Difficult.
The guide also includes useful information on routes, accommodation, cycling stores and a general overview of the Principality of Andorra. There are also QR codes for you to download the Andorra Guides and Andorra Active Tourism smartphone apps.
