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	Picnic with a view - Mirador (collada de Beixalls) Tip Rating:

By DSwede on August 14, 2006

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Picnic at Callada de Beixalls

by DSwede

Similar to the Llac de Repos, this Mirador (panoramic viewpoint) is worth a stop.

This view point has a wonderful overlood of La Massana, and the valleys to the west. The spot has permanent benches and seats, as well as BBQ grills. Bring your own lunches and/or make yours on the grill. With nice weather, it is a wonderful place.

Since this road is not paved all the way on the back side of the mountain, there are not many people who venture this far.

At the summit (~500m farther up the road) there are a few hiking paths to choose from for an alternative excursion.

Just below the Collada de Beixalls (Beixalls Summit), ~6km up CSN-310 from Anyos in direction of Encamp.
(or you can take CSN-270 from Encamp/Villa, but it is dirt road)

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	Andorra's Madonna Tip Rating:

Updated By dlandt on January 21, 2007

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Andorra's Madonna

by dlandt

Nowhere near as extravagent or as popular as the Black Madonna is the Madonna of Andorra. She lies in the monastery at Merixtell, and is open to the public.

The proper way to pray before a madonna, for those of you who don't know, is to go to one knee and touch the outstretched hand of the baby Jesus with your right hand. Lower your eyes and (some say) turn your head to the left, extend your left hand out, elbow crooked, palm up and open to receive the Holy Spirit

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	The Old Monastery at Meritxell Tip Rating:

Updated By dlandt on March 23, 2005

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Old Monastery

by dlandt

Behind the monastery lies the old monastery. If you poke your nose around a little you can find it. The inside has been redone into a kind of exhibit, I wouldn't go so far as to say it is a museum, and is only one room. it's a cute little place and you can take look. It is free.

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	Cafe Gaudi Tip Rating:

Updated By dlandt on March 23, 2005

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Cafe Gaudi

by dlandt

We found this little cafe one block away from out hotel and one block off the main street. Run by a friendly (presumably) husband and wife team, they served us mornign coffee and pastries with a smile and little fuss over a thing like not speaking a common language. The coffee was good, and Miyuki swore by the chocolate croissants.

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	When you go to Andorra , you... Tip Rating:

By tucha on September 8, 2002

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by tucha

When you go to Andorra , you should leave the center, and go to the interior (Ordino, La Massana). You will see wild horses, at the roads (you have to stop the car, in order them to pass in front of you.)
And dont forget, to look at houses: they are full of flours. They even make flower vase from a trunk of tree.

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	The highest pass in Pyrenees! Tip Rating:

Updated By matcrazy1 on October 27, 2006

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PORT D'ENVALIRA SIGN

by matcrazy1

I drove my car from France to Andorra through the highest paved pass in the Pyrenees called Port D'envalira. I crossed Pyrenees a few times driving four different passes and this one offered the best views. The steep serpentine drive up to 2407 m (7900 ft) above see level is fantastic and the views are simple breathtaking.

The border crossing point still exists before the top as Andorra is not European Community member. So, I had to stop and show my passport. On the top of the pass there are a few gas/petrol stations built in rocks on both sides of the road as gas/petrol is less expensive in Andorra than in France. The first community in Andorra called Pas de la Casa (ski resort) is well seen down. There is a cement building and tower on the top of a summit by the pass.

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	On the road past Escaldes and... Tip Rating:

By James63 on August 26, 2002

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On the road past Escaldes and the ski lift is another mountain road that cuts in and that links the valley of Ordino to the valley of Escaldes. This road is closed in the winter and early spring, but is not well travelled all year long. It is worth taking a ride on this road as it offers some of the most breathtaking vistas in the whole country. Plus, with so little traffic, it is possible to stop often to take pictures.

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	Andorra is not only the town... Tip Rating:

By Narviking on August 25, 2002

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by Narviking

Andorra is not only the town of Andorra La Vella. The nature is so beautiful and I wish I had been there in summer. Then I would have gone to some of the villages and valleys above Andorra La Vella. There are beautiful mountains, small lakes etc. In march most of them was still coverd in snow. Although I am a norwegian I hate snow (fed up !!)so I didnt go up there....

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	THE HIGHEST POINT OF ANDORRA... Tip Rating:

By marko727 on August 25, 2002

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by marko727

THE HIGHEST POINT OF ANDORRA IS COMA PEDROSA; ELEVATION: 9665 FEET(2942 METERS). HERE IS SNIPPET FROM THE WEB: Pic de Coma Pedrosa is Andorra's highest peak.The access to the peak is not technically difficult, but it is a long and streneous walk. The start of the route has recently been changed and now begins from behind the Crest Hotel at the end of the Arinsal road. It is clearly signposted and should not be difficult to find. The trail follows the Coma Pedrosa river until you reach the valley of Coma Pedrosa, where you will also find the Refugi de Coma Pedrosa and Estany de les Truites (behind the shelter). This is a perfect place for a lunch break before you start the final ascent to the peak. At the end of the valley the trail turns sharp right and climbs to the Estany Negre. This part of the route seems to be never ending. From Estany Negre, continue around the lake and make the final climb to the peak.

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	Although I've not been there... Tip Rating:

By SusanneBeck on August 25, 2002

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Although I've not been there myself I've heard that the hamlet of Llorts is really interesting. It's surrounded by tobacco fields as well as mountains. Apparently it's one of the most untouched places in the whole country and is great for hiking.
I think there are buses there from Andorra La Vella.

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