Hiking and mountain shelters in Andorra

Andorra's Alpine Shelters & Climbing

This collection highlights Andorra’s network of high-altitude mountain refuges and technical climbing routes. Situated between 1,865 and 2,420 meters, these stone-built shelters provide essential overnight stops for hikers traversing the Pyrenees, with many featuring fireplaces and proximity to glacial lakes. The selection includes the challenging Canal del Grau via ferrata, a 400-meter vertical ascent, alongside critical refuges like Comapedrosa near the country's highest peak and the remote Borda de Sorteny in the Ordino parish.

Andorra's Alpine Shelters & Climbing — Map

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Refugi Borda de Sorteny

Guarded mountain hut at 1,965 meters in the Sorteny Valley Nature Park. Includes a fireplace and serves as a base for botanical excursions.

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Refugi de Comapedrosa

High-altitude refuge at 2,265 meters, located near the base of Comapedrosa, Andorra's highest peak. Essential stop for summit attempts in the La Massana parish.

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Refugi del Pla de l'Estany

Wilderness hut at 2,050 meters featuring a fireplace. Also known as the Joan Canut refuge, it serves the Pla de l'Estany hiking area.

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Refugi de Francolí

Basic mountain shelter situated at 1,865 meters in the Sant Julià de Lòria parish.

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Refugi de Coms de Jan

Stone wilderness hut at 2,220 meters in Canillo. Features a fireplace for hikers on high-altitude Pyrenean trails.

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Refugi de Ribaescorjada

Mountain shelter at 2,075 meters in the Canillo parish, equipped with a fireplace.

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Refugi Riu dels Orris

Located at 2,230 meters in the UNESCO-listed Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, this wilderness hut includes a fireplace.

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Refugi d'Ensagents

High-altitude shelter at 2,420 meters near the Ensagents glacial lakes. Offers drinking water and a fireplace.

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The Racons Iron Way

Take this 400 metres long and 210 metres high climb on the rock wall. Be careful, it is very demanding and there are no escape routes.

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Refugi Baiau "Josep Maria Montfort"

Unmanned bivy-style shelter providing emergency and overnight accommodation for high-altitude hikers near the Spanish border.

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