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We give you ideas for discovering 3 lakes in Andorra in an accessible way and with the whole family. Will you join us? Art and nature at Engolasters Lake If you’ve been to Andorra, you’ve probably already visited or heard about this lake. It is very easy to access and the route is very pleasant. Once you park your car, all you have to do is go down to the shore and walk around it. This summer, you’ll also come across the international art biennial: Land’art, which means that as you walk around you’ll see sculptures and other works of art that decorate the landscape. Walk along the lake, but also along the Les Pardines path. It’s an easy 3 km walk that leads to Els Cortals de Encamp, an ideal place to work up an appetite. So take the opportunity to eat in one of the restaurants near the lake. The Pessons lakes Near the hotel is the route to these lakes. All you have to do is get to the car park in the Grau Roig sector of Grandvalira and start walking. Up to the first lake the route is easy and you reach the refuge where you can stop for lunch or a drink. Depending on your level, you can reach the other lakes and end up at the Pessons pass, from where you can enjoy impressive views of all the lakes. If you are an experienced mountaineer and are used to this type of route, we recommend it. The Tristaina Lakes in the other valley To get to these lakes you will have to go towards Arcalís. This route is perhaps one of the best known in the country. It is made up of three lakes: Primer, Mig (in the middle) and Més Amunt (higher up). You will enjoy an accessible route at an altitude of 2,3000 metres and you will be able to admire Andorra’s most emblematic nature at close quarters. Some recommendations for going to the mountains Although the routes are easy to access, we recommend that you go prepared. Take suitable footwear and a thin waterproof jacket, as the weather can change abruptly in the mountains. Remember to bring a bottle of water to cool off from the high temperatures, a cap and sun cream to protect you from the sun. If you are going to go hiking in the mountains, be well informed before you start your route. Make the most of the summer by discovering these three lakes in Andorra that you’re going to love. You can also book a hotel with us to be much closer to nature.

We recently updated you on all the cycling competitions and events related to two wheels that will take place this summer in Andorra, but there’s more! This year, mountain races are also back and we’ll be back to enjoy what we love most: nature and the great outdoors. Discover them all here: The Spartan Race: the obstacle course race above all others This year’s mountain race calendar kicks off with the Spartan Race, which will be held in the parish of Encamp on 12 June. The competition is divided into 6 races of different difficulties and distances, in which everyone from beginners to more experienced runners can take part. Are you up for it? The new one: the Trail 100 Andorra-Pyrénées June brings one of the Trail Running races which is a real challenge for trail running enthusiasts. The start and finish will be in the village of Ordino and there will be 3 different routes of 125 km, 55 km or 25 km. Finally, there is also a 7.5 km mountain circuit for beginners and families, so that everyone can take part. Ironman also comes to Andorra On 4 July, one of the toughest and most physically (and mentally) demanding races will take place. The swim will take place in the Engolasters Lake: take note that it is the highest place that has hosted a race of this type. The cycling route will be 190 km long, from the lake to Sant Julià, passing through Coll de la Gallina and Coll de la Peguera, two mythical mountain passes. Finally, the runners will reach Andorra la Vella where the 21 km foot race will take place. A real challenge! The Skyrace Comapedrosa: reaching the roof of Andorra The long-awaited race to crown the highest peak in the Principality: Comapedrosa at an altitude of 2,942 metres is back for another year. Last year, like all the other competitions, it had to be cancelled, so this summer it is back with even more enthusiasm. Whether you are an experienced runner or you prefer to go to the mountains on your own, this summer you will be able to enjoy nature again. Find out our best offers here!

We have good news: from the 22nd of June we will be open for bookings at the Hotel del Tarter to enjoy the mountains and nature once again. What’s more, this summer is going to be special because you’ll be able to thrill and vibrate once again with live music at the Andorra Mountain Music A live music festival We give you the first good excuse to make a getaway to Andorra. Every Saturday from 26 June to 31 July you will be able to enjoy a different open-air concert, with artists of the size of Armin Van Buuren and David Guetta, who will be the headliners. Here is the schedule for this summer’s most important music event in Andorra. – On 26 June, Armin Van Buuren will be performing a live concert with his greatest hits. – Mónica Naranjo will be singing at the festival on the 3rd of July, presenting her more intimate reportorio accompanied by a piano. – On Saturday the 10th of July it’s Bob Sinclar’s turn, with whom you will dance and sing to the rhythm of the French DJ’s most famous tracks. – Don Diablo, an icon of dance music, will be present at Andorra Mountain on 17th July. – The penultimate concert will be given by DJ Snakeon the 24th of July.  [Update: CONCERT CANCELLED]. – And David Guetta will close Andorra Mountain Music on Saturday the 31st of July. Enjoy open-air concerts again For such an exceptional festival with such great artists, an even more incredible venue has been chosen. The Andorra Mountain Festival will take place near the hotel, specifically in Soldeu, at an altitude of 1,800 metres, in the open air and surrounded by nature and mountains. The performances will start at 21h, but as in any good festival, they will start to warm up from 18h, with more live music and restaurant areas. And of course, with all the health and safety measures to avoid Covid-19. You can check them here. At the Hotel del Tarter we want you to enjoy yourself again. That’s why we have prepared a great offer with the admission to the Andorra Mountain Music and a 3* hotel night. This summer you will be thrilled again.?

This summer is full of cycling events. Looks like we’ll be enjoying this summer almost as normal, which will make it possible to hold a number of sporting events. So get ready, because it’s time to ride! New cycling competitions in Andorra This year everything revolves around two wheels. In late June the “Andorra 21 Ports” will take place. It is new individual road cycling race consisting of 3 stages and taking place over 3 days. The riders will be able to enjoy breathtaking landscapes and passes that have been part of major competitions such as the Tour de France or the Vuelta a España. Another new event this year is the “Andorra Mtb Classic-Pyrenees”. A mountain bike race in pairs with 4 stages to be held from 30 June to 3 July. This MTB competition is part of the Epic Series. Also this summer there is a new mountain bike cycling event: “La Mussara” which will take place in Naturlandia and will have 3 different circuits. The classic: “la Volta als Ports” Another of the most eagerly awaited cycle rallies, with more than 40 years of history. It will take place on 18 July. This year’s edition is presented with renewed circuits: a total of 5 routes of varying difficulty and mileage, all starting from La Massana and finishing in Andorra la Vella. The Tour de France returns to Andorra The Tour de France will celebrate the end of its 15th stage on 11 July in the Principality. It will come in at Pas de la Casa, go down the Envalira pass and ride through Soldeu, Canillo and Encamp. The riders will then go up the Collada de Beixalís to go back down through Anyós, passing through Escaldes and finishing in the Parc Central in Andorra la Vella. After a rest day in the country, they will set off again on 13 July from Pas de la Casa. Plan your summer cycling holiday Whether you want to experience one of these events first-hand or you prefer to experience thrills on two wheels, you can do just that in Andorra. You’ll find roads and mountain passes to put your road bike to the test. And there are also trails and downhill tracks at the Vallnord Bike Park, with a total of 29 circuits covering all types and levels. In Vallnord you’ll also find circuits for e-bikes, which are very safe and ideal if you’re taking up this new discipline. This summer it’s time to get your bike out again and enjoy cycling in Andorra. We are waiting for you!

The Carmen Thyssen Museum in Andorra has just presented a new art exhibition that you can now visit. We tell you what it is about and the artists who are part of it so that you have a new excuse to travel to Andorra. Talents with designation of origin. From Rigalt to Puigdengolas This is the name of this new exhibition, where you can admire works by Santiago Rusiñol, Joaquim Mir and Ramón Casas, among other contemporary Catalan painters. A total of 28 works created between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century will be on display. The exhibition encompasses different schools or artistic groupings that were innovative in their time and broke with the established rules. They are references of their time and provide an insight into the values and culture of their era. This time the majority of the catalogue is from the private collection of Crèdit Andorrà and is completed by works of art from the collection of the Museo Carmen Thyssen. The Carmen Thyssen Museum Andorra Since its opening, the Carmen Thyssen Andorra Museum has exhibited various paintings and sculptures from the Carmen Thyssen private collection, which change regularly once a year. If you come to Andorra, we recommend that you set aside an afternoon to visit this exhibition hall. In addition, there are usually parallel activities related to the exhibition, some of which are dedicated to children. We advise you to book before you go, as the capacity is limited in order to maintain the minimum distance imposed as a precaution against Covid-19. The art triangle in Escaldes If you like cultural activities, you can visit two art galleries that are very close to the Thyssen Museum, which are free of charge, and which vary their exhibitions very often. In addition, at the CAEE (the Escaldes-Engordany art centre) you can also admire the sculptures of Josep Viladomat and the miniatures of the Romanesque churches. Remember that everything is open in Andorra, with no restrictions on internal mobility or curfews. You can go shopping, go to restaurants or visit museums, with complete peace of mind and with all the anti-covid security measures up to date. Check them here.

Get ready to discover the sweetest side of Andorra! In addition to the countless outdoor activities the country has to offer, you can also find some of the most original ones, such as a visit to Andorra’s only chocolate factory, Xocland. A proposal that will undoubtedly appeal to all members of the family, especially those with a sweet tooth.? Get a close-up look at Andorra’s first chocolate factory On this delicious visit you’ll discover that Andorra has the right conditions for making good chocolate, due to its cold, dry mountain climate. At Xocland you’ll learn the secrets of cocoa and its beans roasting. You will see what machinery is used and how it is processed to transform it into an intense and pure chocolate, based on 100% natural ingredients. Guided tours of the factory take place every Saturday at midday in very small groups in order to guarantee the anticovid measures. Advance booking is compulsory. At the end of the tour, of course, you can taste the chocolate and buy it in the shop. Take home a souvenir “made in Andorra”. La Massana is home to the country’s first chocolate factory, open since 2018. Although we are not producers in Andorra, Xocland receives the best cocoa beans from Nicaragua and Venezuela. It then processes them and turns them into bars, chocolates, pralines, truffles or nougats, with up to 90% dark, milk or white chocolate. He also combines them with nuts and other flavours. One of their specialities is xoca: a mixture of different chocolates with biscuits, fruit and other ingredients. Don’t miss out on trying it! If you are a chocolate lover, you can’t miss this visit to see up close how one of the most popular foods is made. You’ll love it!

This Valentine’s Day is bound to be different! We suggest an amazing getaway for two to forget about everything and have a great time in Andorra. Activities in the snow for two Spend an incredible day in the snow. This time, change your skis for an excursion and discover in a different way the snowy landscapes that Andorra offers at this time of the year. If you are in the mood for adventure, book a guided snowmobile tour. If you are passionate about sport, we suggest a snowshoeing excursion. And for those who want to try new experiences, a walk in mushing (sledge pulled by dogs) is ideal. Which one do you take? Relaxing with your partner in Inúu After the experience in the snow, there is nothing better than recovering your strength in the Inúu thermal waters. Did you know that this is the only adult spa in Caldea? Besides enjoying the thermal baths and water beds, which are between 32º and 34º, the sauna, the hamman… you can also book a relaxing massage or a beauty treatment. Inúu has a secret place that not everyone knows: the Private Wellness. A private spa that you can book just for the two of you to enjoy the Jacuzzi, the contrast showers and the sauna as a couple. You only have to bring your swimming costume, because the rental of the bathrobe, towel and slippers are included in the price. Would you like an afternoon in the thermal spa of Andorra? Rest in the suite for Valentine’s Day In our attic suite you will find all the necessary comfort to end a day of strong emotions. It has two separate spaces, one area with TV and sofas and the other is the bedroom area with a king size bed. It has a hydromassage bath in the bathroom. And like the rest of the hotel, it keeps the aesthetics of a typical mountain hotel, with noble materials such as wood and stone. Here, rest is guaranteed! This 14th of February is a day for lovers in an original way. Book your room now, your partner won’t expect it!

We are happy to announce that, if everything continues well, we will open our hotel doors next Sunday, July 29 th. So from this date you can enjoy our hospitality again. Welcome back! Hotel Ski in ski Out in El Tarter Find in the hotel the comfort and convenience you need after a day in the snow or shopping. Discover our rooms with terrace overlooking the slopes, or enjoy our suite (ideal for couples). And if you travel with children, stay in our family room with capacity for up to 5 people. You can start the day with a good breakfast in the restaurant and finish it with a nice dinner if you choose the half board regime. A quiet and pleasant stay, which also has anti-covid security measures to prevent infection by coronavirus. So enjoy and disconnect from everything! What to do in Andorra in winter? Our privileged location between Soldeu and Canillo makes us the perfect choice for your winter holidays or for a weekend break. From the hotel, in a few minutes you can enjoy skiing or snow activities in Grandvalira (snowmobiles, snowshoes, tubing, zip line and many other options!) Despite the fact that the ski resorts have been forced to postpone their opening date, you can still have a great time in Andorra. Please note, there is no curfew or mobility restrictions in the interior of the country. You only have to respect the measures imposed such as the use of the obligatory mask, as well as the use of the disinfectant gel at the entrance of all establishments, where you will see that the capacity is limited. You can check all the rules here. You can also enjoy the thermal waters of Inúu, go shopping, visit museums and enjoy the pleasure of eating in the country’s restaurants. Just keep in mind that the capacity is limited, to respect the social distance, so the best thing is always to make the reservation before doing any activity. From the hotel we can help you to manage them. Make your reservation as soon as possible and be sure you don’t run out of rooms.

Although circumstances have forced us to start the season later than usual, we will do so with the same desire and security as always. Because Grandvalira, as well as ourselves and Andorra in general, have prepared ourselves to be a safe destination. If all goes well, Grandvalira will open at the beginning of January and we will open on the 8th of the same month. Skiing in Grandvalira in complete safety The resort has implemented a series of sanitary measures in its facilities to make skiing, snowboarding or snow activities safe. In addition, it has received the seal of quality from two companies specializing in the field: Buerau Veritas and OCA. Below, we detail the most important measures to take into account when planning your day in the snow: Limited capacity: there is no maximum number of skiers on the slopes because it is an outdoor activity. But in shops, restaurants and other closed spaces you will have to respect the social distance of at least 1.5 metres, so the maximum capacity is reduced. It is recommended to make a previous reservation for any activity you want to hire. Mask: it is compulsory in closed spaces. On the slopes we only recommend its use or the use of an approved buff, which will be necessary (one of the two options) to take the lifts and in the waiting areas. The use of the disinfectant gel is also obligatory at the entrance to closed spaces and on the ski lifts. The staff of the station will be tested for antigens periodically. Ski schools are also adapted to take all necessary safety measures. You can read all the anti-covid measures here, and in this article those that have been implemented in the rest of the country. For our part we are also a covid-ready hotel and will be happy to welcome you. Don’t wait any longer and make your hotel and ski reservation on our website.