Day-by-Day Itinerary
Let the Gran Valira orient you while you nurse your first mountain hot chocolate.
Morning
Riverside orientation walk
Plant yourself on Plaça del Poble’s glass panels and watch locals scatter seed for pigeons. Then drift south beside the river until the 17th-century stone bridge throws its shadow across the water and granite boulders clack softly in the current.
1.5 hours
Free
Lunch
Borda del Tremat
Mountain stews and local charcuterie
Mid-range
Afternoon
Casa de la Vall guided tour
Inside the 16th-century parliament the air is thick with wax and centuries-old timber. Guides walk you past the courtroom where 28 parish reps still vote the medieval way—by raising hands beneath timber beams.
1 hour
$8
Book English tours at 15:00 on weekdays
Evening
Basement club with live piano and fondue pots
Where to Stay Tonight
Old Town near Plaça de la Rotonda (Hotel Plaza)
Walking distance to everything, with valley views from upper floors
Ask hotel reception for the ‘locals only’ shortcut stairs to Av. Vella shopping
Day 1 Budget: $140
Navigate duty-free great destination while learning to sniff out authentic mountain gin.
Morning
Av. Meritxell shopping crawl
Perfume counters bloom with testers; the air tastes of coffee drifting from nearby bars. Duck into Pyrenees Andorran shops and hand-knit sweaters release the honest scent of lanolin.
3 hours
$40-60 shopping
Lunch
El Celler de l'Ós
Grilled mountain trout with local herbs
Mid-range
Afternoon
Drop into thermal pools fed by mountain springs; mineral water knocks the ache out of hiking legs while eucalyptus fog clouds the air.
2 hours
$25
Arrive after 15:00 for quieter pools
Evening
Gin tasting at Calvó & Co
Try mountain gin infused with local juniper and wild thyme
Where to Stay Tonight
Old Town near Plaça de la Rotonda (Hotel Plaza)
Same base for unpacking ease
Bring passport for duty-free purchases over €90
Day 2 Budget: $155
Follow medieval pilgrimage routes between Romanesque churches.
Morning
Sant Esteve church and murals
Inside the 12th-century nave, candle soot has blackened the roof beams. Faded frescoes of saints wait for your fingertips (quietly, always quietly) as morning light slips through slit windows.
1 hour
$5 donation
Lunch
La Borda Pairal 1630
Traditional mountain rice with rabbit and mushrooms
Mid-range
Afternoon
Pont de Paris to Santa Coloma
Cross the 1930s stone bridge and listen to traffic echo off the arches. In Santa Coloma village, climb the 12th-century bell tower; terracotta roofs checker the valley floor and granite peaks shoulder the sky.
2.5 hours
$7 tower entry
Tower opens 14:00-18:00; limited to 8 people
Evening
Wine tasting at Vinoteca Torres
Sample Andorran wines aged in French oak
Where to Stay Tonight
Santa Coloma (Hotel Santa Coloma)
Quiet village base for tomorrow's mountain start
Download the Romanesque route app for augmented reality church details
Day 3 Budget: $130
Rise above the valley for panoramic views and alpine cheese tasting.
Morning
Funicamp cable car ascent
Board at Encamp (20 min bus from
Andorra la Vella). Your ears pop as you climb 1,600m in 15 minutes; valley roofs shrink to mosaic tiles beneath the cable car.
0.5 hours ascent
$18 round-trip
First car at 09:00, weather dependent
Lunch
Restaurant del Pic Negre
Alpine cheese platter with mountain honey
Mid-range
Afternoon
Ridge walk to Estany de les Abelletes
Yellow paint blazes lead you across alpine meadows. Wild thyme snaps under boot soles, marmots whistle from scree, and the lake throws back a perfect image of granite walls.
3 hours
Free
Check weather at valley tourist office first
Evening
Return to Santa Coloma for fireplace dinner
Hotel Santa Coloma restaurant with local lamb
Where to Stay Tonight
Santa Coloma (Hotel Santa Coloma)
Avoids late bus connections
Pack layers - temperature drops 15°C at summit
Day 4 Budget: $160
Discover
Andorra's industrial past through forges and ironwork museums.
Morning
Farga Rossell ironworks tour
Coal smoke and hot metal greet you inside the restored 19th-century forge. Sparks ricochet off stone as blacksmiths hammer iron into shape.
1.5 hours
$12
Tours at 10:00 and 11:30
Lunch
Foc i Caliu
Grilled meats cooked over forge coals
Mid-range
Afternoon
Museu Casa Rull in Sispony
The 17th-century manor still smells of beeswax on ancient furniture. Iron tools hang in the workshop, waiting for hands that never come.
1.5 hours
$9
Free audio guide in English
Evening
Tapas at La Adelita with live guitar
Where to Stay Tonight
Central Andorra la Vella (Hotel NH Andorra la Vella)
Pool and spa for post-hike recovery
Buy small iron bottle openers as authentic souvenirs (under $10)
Day 5 Budget: $145
Yellow coaches thread through mountain villages; each valley hands you its own edible calling card.
Morning
Bus to Ordino and Casa d'Areny-Plandolit
Ride the L6 bus through switchbacks and watch the valley floor fall away. Inside the manor, 19th-century mountain aristocracy life is preserved: baroque chapel, oak wine cellars, and silence.
2 hours including bus
$15 bus + $10 entry
Buy bus pass at tobacco shops
Lunch
Restaurant Casa de la Vall d'Ordino
River trout with almonds
Mid-range
Afternoon
Ordino Craft Center
Artisans weave rye-straw baskets and carve wooden clogs while you watch. Fresh shavings perfume the air; looms keep time with a steady clack.
1.5 hours
$8
Demonstrations at 15:00 daily
Evening
Dinner at Les Caves du Pyrénées for wine and cheese
Where to Stay Tonight
Central Andorra la Vella (Hotel NH Andorra la Vella)
Convenient for bus station
Sit on right side of bus for valley views when heading north
Day 6 Budget: $135
Indulge in the valley's sweet and savory craftsmanship.
Morning
Xocolatísimo workshop
In a basement kitchen you learn to coax Pyrenean chocolate into temper. Cocoa steam clouds your face as you fold in local pine honey and walnuts.
2 hours
$35
Book 48 hours ahead; includes 500g chocolate
Lunch
Café Rigolat
Chocolate-based savory dishes
Mid-range
Afternoon
Formatgeria Casa Raubert
Family cheese caves lie beneath the capital. In stone chambers cut into the hillside, cow and sheep wheels grow natural rinds and the air tastes of salt and time.
1.5 hours
$15 including tasting
Tours at 16:00 in English
Evening
Cheese and wine pairing dinner
Restaurant 1888 with mountain wine flight
Where to Stay Tonight
Central Andorra la Vella (Hotel NH Andorra la Vella)
Short walk to chocolate district
Bring cooler bag for cheese purchases - shops provide ice packs
Day 7 Budget: $175
Rub shoulders with locals at the weekly market before thermal indulgence.
Morning
Sant Julià de Lòria farmers market
Catch the early bus to Sant Julià. Stalls heap wild mushrooms, honeycombs drip onto pine tables, and fresh-carved cheese molds smell of resin.
2 hours
$10 bus + purchases
Market runs 08:00-14:00 Saturdays
Lunch
Borda Xica
Market-fresh vegetable terrine
Budget
Afternoon
Caldea spa complex
Step through the glass pyramid and sulfur hits you first. Outside, snow-capped peaks loom over thermal pools while steam curls into cold mountain air.
3 hours
$35
Book afternoon session (14:00-18:00) online
Evening
Dinner and drinks in Caldea complex
Restaurant Thermoludic with valley views
Where to Stay Tonight
Central Andorra la Vella (Hotel NH Andorra la Vella)
15-minute walk from Caldea
Bring flip-flops for spa - rental costs extra
Day 8 Budget: $160
Contemporary art in converted tobacco warehouses, followed by smoky jazz.
Morning
A former tobacco warehouse now holds rotating shows: Spanish impressionists one month, Andorran landscapes the next. Aged wood and canvas scent the rooms.
1.5 hours
$12
Free first Sunday mornings
Lunch
La Taverna del Celler
Art-themed small plates
Mid-range
Afternoon
Follow the ‘Urban Art Route’ and murals jump out on electrical boxes and underpasses. Medieval stone walls frame neon paint, creating accidental galleries.
2 hours
Free
Map available at tourist office
Evening
Jazz club hopping
Start at Harlem Jazz Club, end at Underground for late sets
Where to Stay Tonight
Central Andorra la Vella (Hotel NH Andorra la Vella)
Walking distance to all venues
Order 'canya' (small beer) at jazz bars - locals' choice
Day 9 Budget: $140
Follow ancient shepherd paths above the city, ending with sunset views.
Morning
Trailhead at Rec del Solà
Start behind the city cemetery; pilgrims have polished the stone steps. Wild rosemary scents the climb and valley chapel bells float upward.
4 hours
Free
Trail map essential - buy at outdoor shops
Lunch
Pack picnic from Casa Gispert
Artisan bread, local cheese, and mountain ham
Budget
Afternoon
Col de la Botella summit
At 2,300m the horizon unrolls. Vultures circle below, clouds increase up the valley walls like slow-motion smoke.
1 hour
Free
Check weather - storms build afternoons
Evening
Mountain lodge dinner
Refugi de la Comella for grilled meats and local wine
Where to Stay Tonight
Central Andorra la Vella (Hotel NH Andorra la Vella)
Descend by cable car to city
Start by 08:00 to avoid afternoon clouds
Day 10 Budget: $125
Taste emerging craft beer scene amid 12th-century defensive walls.
Morning
The microbrewery smells of malted barley and mountain hops. Seasonal brews carry thyme and rosemary; the brewer explains how Pyrenean minerals shape the taste.
1.5 hours
$20 including tasting
Book online for 11:00 tours
Lunch
L'Aigueta
Beer-braised dishes
Mid-range
Afternoon
La Margineda medieval bridge
Run your fingers over the 15th-century bridge where merchants once paid toll. River water rushes through rounded arches, the same sound they heard.
1 hour
Free
Combine with path to Sant Vicenç d'Enclar church
Evening
Start at Barri Antic, end at El Foc for craft beer flights
Where to Stay Tonight
Central Andorra la Vella (Hotel NH Andorra la Vella)
Easy stumble home after beer
Designated driver not needed - everything walkable
Day 11 Budget: $150
Dive into underground shopping cities before you surface at a chocolate sculptor’s studio.
Morning
Descend three levels past electronics that smell of new plastic. Perfume aisles hit next, scent strips mingling into dizzy cocktails.
2 hours
$50-80
Tax-free paperwork available on site
Lunch
Underground food court
International kiosks
Budget
Afternoon
Chocolate sculptor's studio visit
Above the city, artisans carve religious statues from single blocks of chocolate. Cocoa butter melts, tempering machines click, and the room smells like dessert mass.
1.5 hours
$25
Book via
Andorra la Vella tourism office
Evening
Rooftop dinner
Restaurant 360° for sunset over valley
Where to Stay Tonight
Central Andorra la Vella (Hotel NH Andorra la Vella)
Luggage storage for shopping
Wednesday afternoons are quietest for shopping
Day 12 Budget: $185
End with dramatic valley views before a traditional mountain feast.
Morning
Pre-dawn hike to Roc del Quer
Taxi at 05:30 to the trailhead. A 40-minute climb delivers you to a cantilevered platform where valley lights glitter like fallen stars. Sunrise paints the granite rose-gold.
2.5 hours
$20 taxi + free platform
Taxi back at 08:00 or walk to Sant Julià bus
Lunch
Pack breakfast from bakery
Fresh croissants and coffee
Budget
Afternoon
Final sweep for duty-free deals: leather goods carry the tang of tannery, local honey has set into creamy white spreads.
2 hours
$30-50
Airport shops have same prices with less selection
Evening
Farewell dinner at Borda Estevet
Multi-course mountain feast with wine pairings
Where to Stay Tonight
Central Andorra la Vella (Hotel NH Andorra la Vella)
Airport shuttle pickup available
Book airport shuttle when checking in
Day 13 Budget: $200
One last coffee with valley views before departure.
Morning
Café amb vistes
Grab early coffee on Plaça del Poble terrace. Morning mist lifts off the valley floor; bakery aromas braid with pine drifting down from the slopes.
1 hour
$8
Airport shuttle picks up at major
Andorra la Vella hotels every 30 minutes
Day 14 Budget: $20