This summer, Andorra will be the setting for numerous events and sporting competitions. In this article, we detail everything that is scheduled for this season. To attend some of the events, you won’t have to travel far from your hotel, while others will be held all over the country. What is certain is that if you are a mountain lover and you like to have a good time, you will find here some activities that you will enjoy.
Sports competitions
In summer, the mountains, but also the roads, are the setting for races and marches.
– Cycling events
Competitions on two wheels have a long history in Andorra:
– Andorra Epic
The date for the mountain biking event is set for 3 to 6 July 2024, in pairs, with four stages of 220 kilometres in total.
– Volta als ports
This legendary cycle touring race will take place on Sunday 21 July, with 5 road cycling routes, starting from La Massana and finishing in Andorra la Vella.
– La Purito
One of the most eagerly awaited cycle touring rides. It will take place on 4 August. Participants can choose from 3 different routes, starting and finishing in Sant Júlia.
– UCI Mountain Bike World Championships
From 28 August to 1 September the best riders will be taking part in one of the most important mountain bike races in the Pal Arinsal Bike Park.
– Calendar of mountain races in Andorra
Our 65 peaks invite you to take to the trails and compete. For this reason Andorra is famous for this type of races. Some of them are:
– Mountain festival Comapedrosa
On the weekend of 20 and 21 July, trail runners gather in the village of Arinsal to conquer Comapedrosa, the highest peak in Andorra at an altitude of 2943 metres.
– Canillo Trail
4 races in 2 stages await mountain lovers in Canillo on 24 and 25 August.
– Andorra walking festival
A 5-day event combining hiking, culture and leisure in Canillo.
– La Sportiva Andorra Trail
This race is the last of the season and takes place on 12 October, starting from Escaldes Engordany.
Festivals and cultural events
Summer is the ideal time to enjoy music in the street or in the mountains.
– Andorra Mountain Music
On this occasion, the open-air techno music festival will be held very close to the hotel, in the car park of the El Tarter sector of Grandvalira, on 29 and 30 June. On Saturday, there will be a ’90s throwback and a youtuber competition. On Sunday, David Guetta returns to the country for the second time, with a warm-up of local and international DJs. It promises to be the event of the summer!
– Cirque du Soleil
The Canadian company presents its new show: Sublim, which it has created to be performed exclusively in Andorra. It will take place from Tuesday to Saturday at 10 pm, in Andorra la Vella, from 6 July to 3 August, with a special performance on Sunday 4 August.
– Andorra Jazz Festival
The event is held every July in Escaldes-Engordany with concerts by international artists and groups, masterclasses, as well as street events accessible to everyone. This year it will take place from 4 to 11 July.
– Canillo Escènic Arts
The first week of August sees the return of the Canillo performing arts festival. Just 5 minutes away from the hotel by car, you will enjoy creative, original and innovative proposals in the open air with local and international artists. Dates to be confirmed.
Get ready for a season full of events and competitions in Andorra –
book your room now and make sure you don’t miss a moment of the action! Which of these summer events do you like best?
