High-mountain shelters
For mountain lovers, Andorra's shelters are an oasis where you can get your strength back after a long day of hiking through its peaks and valleys. Strategically distributed throughout the area, you will find around thirty shelters in total.
All are accessible on foot, with some being less than an hour's walk away. Others are located in remote areas that require a little more effort; but they all share the same spectacular views over the valleys of the Principality.
Of all the country's refuges, Andorra has four that offer quality catering and accommodation services. Here, eating and sleeping becomes a unique experience that will exceed your expectations in the midst of wild nature.
The staffed shelters are the Sorteny, Juclà, Illa and Comapedrosa refuges. All of them are located where mountain routes cross (GR, GRP and GRT) and are also part of the Coronallacs circular route. In addition, they are integrated into the Entrepyr network, a cross-border project that connects Pyrenean crossings and promotes the network of staffed refuges.
Located at an altitude of 1,965 metres, in the heart of the Sorteny Valley Natural Park, in the parish of Ordino, this refuge offers spectacular views in a preserved natural environment, where you can enjoy various activities.
Open all year round, this shelter offers an à la carte service, set menus and picnics and is an ideal starting point to discover the great diversity of flora and fauna.
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Located next to the Primer Lake dam in the Juclà valley, this refuge sits at an altitude of 2,310 metres. You can access it from the Incles Valley, which can be reached by car, and the walking route begins at the Baladosa bridge.
Built with natural stone and opened in 1990, the shelter is staffed all year round and offers accommodation and catering services. In winter, it operates by prior reservation for groups of 8 or more people, and is always subject to weather conditions.
The most modern and highest refuge in Andorra. At 2,488 metres above sea level, it is located just below the Illa lake dam, in the heart of the Madriu-Perafita-Claror valley natural park, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the cultural landscape category.
Open all year round, it offers accommodation and catering services in a privileged high-mountain environment.
Located 2,260 metres above sea level, the refuge is located within the Comapedrosa Natural Park, where you will also find the highest peak in Andorra.
The refuge is open from 1st June to 12th October; outside this period, reservations must be made in advance and are available for groups of a minimum of 10 people.
The refuge offers cold dishes, hot dishes and a set menu. The most common access on foot begins at the car park in the Arinsal sector, at the Pal Arinsal ski resort, where the path to the Estany de Les Truites begins. However, it can also be reached from Sorteny or Vallferrera.
Currently, and exceptionally for the 2025-2026 season, the refuge remains closed until spring 2026.
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If you are thinking of completing a Gran Recorregut (GR) itinerary in Andorra, whether it is the GRP, the GR7 or the GR11, the Refuge Passport is the document that proves you have completed the route.
To validate your trip, you just need to bring the Passport and stamp each stop with the stamp available inside each shelter. Once all the boxes have been filled for the route, just visit the Andorra la Vella Tourist Information Office and present the completed Passport. A brief questionnaire will be given to verify your stay in the shelters and the route you have followed. If you pass the verification, you will receive the accrediting diploma and a small gift in recognition of achieving the milestone.
You can get your Refuge Passport free of charge from any Tourist Information Office in Andorra.
Throughout the year, and especially in the summer, various sporting events are held that can affect the capacity of the shelters. We recommend planning your trip in advance.
For your safety, we recommend that all routes above 1,700 metres only be hiked between the end of June and the end of September. Weather and terrain conditions permitting, however, the season can run from May to October. Regardless of the time of year, you must always make sure you have the correct equipment.
