Valls delNord - Comú de la Massana
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Valls delNord - Comú de la Massana
// Ordino - La Massana // 2015 Valls del Nord VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 1 How to get there Barcelona - El Prat Airport Toulouse - Blagnac Airport www.aena.es 200 km www.toulouse.aeroport.fr 170 km For schedules: NOVATEL www.andorrabybus.com Tel.: (+376) 803 789 For schedules: NOVATEL www.andorrabybus.com Tel.: (+376) 803 789 DIRECT BUS www.autocarsnadal.com Tel.: (+376) 805 151 2 Girona - Costa Brava Airport Reus Airport Lleida - Alguaire Airport www.aena.es 260 km www.aena.es 195 km www.aeroportlleida.cat 150 km For schedules: NOVATEL www.andorrabybus.com Tel.: (+376) 803 789 For schedules: VIATGES MONTMANTELL www.montmantell.com Tel.: (+376) 807 444 For schedules: VIATGES MONTMANTELL www.montmantell.com Tel.: (+376) 807 444 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 Ordino Contents A legacy to discover 4 Traditions Museums 6 8 Leisure within the reach of everyone 26 Calendar of activities Gastronomy Shopping Accommodation and Wellness 28 34 36 37 You can’t get bored here 10 Useful information Adventure Natural parks VALLNORD 12 18 20 Important telephone numbers 38 Map 39 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 3 A legacy to discover The villages of Ordino and La Massana, with their special enchantment important Romanesque legacy, help us travel in time, to cross the threshold of the middle ages and take ourselves back to the Europe of centuries ago, so that we can feel like citizens in medieval Andorra. 4 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 Tobacco plantation 5 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2014 2015 5 Land 1 of tradition Origins of Ordino and La Massana The Valleys of the North are formed by the parishes of Ordino and La Massana. They are the third and fourth parish in protocol order, and the earliest historical references to both are found in the Record of Consecration of Urgell Cathedral in the 11th century, where they are called Hordinavi and Maciana, respectively. For centuries the main economic activity of the area was agriculture and livestock, although from the 16th century the forges became more important as the iron industry developed. Later, in the 18th and 19th centuries, the iron industry was very significant, and we find its traditions in the forges. In the mid-20th century the country was opened up to tourism, which meant the beginnings of the Principality as we know it today. In 1983 the Ordino-Arcalís ski station opened, marking the identity of the area and becoming one of the reference points in mountain tourism. The Vallnord skiing area, with its Pal, Arinsal and Arcalís sectors, is the economic motor of the area today.. La Massana 6 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 Ordino Sant Climent de Pal VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2014 2015 7 2 Museums Casa Rull - Sispony To see and admire the living conditions of a wealthy Andorran family in bygone centuries is a real privilege. Rossell Forge. Information Centre on Iron La Massana La Massana Industrial activities to do with iron were the main economic resource of the valleys for a long time. The Rossell Forge shows us its importance. Romanesque Andorra. Information Centre on the Romanesque - Pal Exhibition space showing the development of Romanesque artistic achievements. Open from May to October. Museum Casa d’Areny-Plandolit - Ordino A stately home in Andorra. We invite you to travel in time and visit the summer home for several generations of a noble Andorran family: the Areny-Plandolit. 8 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 Postal Museum - Ordino The Borda del Raser exhibits a collection of Andorran stamps since 1928. To visit the museums Booking Centre: Tel.: (+376) 839 760 reserves.museus@andorra.ad Nature Centre Nature Centre La Cortinada This space shows the visitor a series of themed exhibitions through which to discover the country’s fauna and flora. Entry free. Tel.: (+376) 849 849 centredelanatura@andorra.ad Comic Museum La Massana The museum has regular exhibitions of works by world-famous authors. Entry free. Tel.: (+376) 838 919 / (+376) 835 693 www.lamassanacomic.com Consult the opening hours as shown. The sawmill and flour mill - La Cortinada The sawmill and flour mill, which date from the end of the 16th century and early 17th century and are a clear example of past activity in the valley. There are guided tours where you can see a demonstration of how a trunk was cut with a water-powered saw, and how wheat was ground into flour in a mill. Tel.: (+376) 878 173 The iron mine - Llorts Trough the Iron Route, the Valley of Ordino revives its mining past and invites its visitors to discover all the elements linked to the processes of mining, transforming and marketing iron from the beginning of the 17th to the end of the 19th century. You can visit the Llorts iron mine and following the path of the Iron Men. There you will discover an openair exhibition of sculptures. From to June to October. Tel.: (+376) 878 173 Miniatures Museum - Ordino Permanent exhibition of the private collection of micro-miniatures by Nicolai Siadristy. Tel.: (+376) 838 338 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 9 You can’t get bored here 10 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 There unlimited possibilities for fun. The most demanding activities, such as canyoning, bungee jumping and climbing, can be combined with others to suit the whole family, such as trekking, mountain bike and golf. And of course, in the winter, the greatest feature is the snow. The white silence will enchant you... 11 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2014 2015 11 3 Adventure On horseback around Comapedrosa Natural Park Arinsal – La Massana The Valleys of the North are full of paths where you can enjoy horseback riding all year round. Throughout the summer we offer you daily guided routes around Comapedrosa Natural Park. A magical route for a truly fascinating excursion. Oficina de turisme de la Massana - Tel.: (+376) 835 693 www.lamassana.ad Horseback riding excursions: Club hípic l’Aldosa - Tel.: (+376) 837 329 - www.hipica-aldosa.com Gicafer - Tel.: (+376) 348 880 - www.gicafer.com Mushing - La Massana Dog sleigh with wheels. Vallnord Mountain Park La Massana. Tel.: (+376) 878 078 - www.vallnord.com The Iron Route - Ordino Relive the past in mining and the iron industry, understanding the resources linked to the processes of obtaining, processing and marketing iron, lasting from the early 17th century to the end of the 19th. Go into an iron mine at Llorts and then walk the path of the Men of Iron, with an open air sculpture exhibition. 12 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 Bosc de Segudet Bosc de Segudet - Ordino A circuit in the heights with plenty of ziplines, Tibetan bridges, lianas, spider’s webs and others, including knot bridges. Experiència en muntanya Tel.: (+376) 847 888 www.experienciamuntanya.com Canyoning Ordino offers a range of four impressive ravines for the practice of this thrilling sport. Experiència en muntanya Tel.: (+376) 847 888 www.experienciamuntanya.com You think the mountains are great but it’s a bore to have to carry maps with you. Think no more, just download the new app of active tourism in Andorra VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 13 Vias ferratas The vias ferratas in Ordino and Erts make it possible to enjoy this sport with total safety. With guide: Experiència en muntanya Tel.: (+376) 847 888 www.experienciamuntanya.com Climbing Roc de la Coma, Erts. Climbing sector with a total of 14 routes varying from easy to average difficulty. St. Anthony of the Grella, La Massana. Climbing sector with 18 routes with difficulty varying from 5 to 7c. Rocòdrom, Ordino Artificial climbing wall 10 metres high, to develop your climbing skills. It is close to the Sports Centre in Ordino. Access is free all year round. 14 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 VOLTA’L Andorra Segway Tour Discover the Valls del Nord in the most easy and amusing way! Tel.: (+376) 835 277 www.andorrasegwaytour.com BMX Circuit - Arinsal Every summer there are BMX and 4X competitions open to riders of all ages. La Massana tourist office. Tel.: (+376) 835 693 - www.lamassana.ad GicaFer - Ordino-Arcalís Mountain excursions with a track vehicle. An (intro) activity for everyone. www.gicafer.com - Tel.: (+376) 348 880 Trials Park Font de la Tosca Arinsal This is a permanent open area for training, suitable for all levels and with types of track. Helicopter flights - La Massana Cycling 15 or 20 minutes to enjoy the mountains, lakes, peaks and valleys from a different viewpoint. Heliand. Tel.: (+376) 837 929 - www.heliand.com A total of 6 mountain passes, the finishes of stages in worldrenowned cycling contests such as the Vuelta a España and the Tour de France. By motor An experience which allows you to visit and access places and landscapes in a different and very amusing way, with quads, buggies or 4x4. Gicafer - Tel.: (+376) 348 880 www.gicafer.com Gica’m - Tel.: (+376) 358 900 www.gicamandorra.ad Vallnord Mountain Park La Massana Tel.: (+376) 878 078 - www.vallnord.com Fishing From spring to autumn, fishing licences for the fertile lakes and rivers can be bought at the tourist offices. p. 38 Pitch & Putt - Xixerella and La Cortinada The Pitch & Putt courses, El Torrent and the Vall d’Ordino Golf Par3, help you to practise your golf surrounded by mountains. These are two courses with agreeable and well defined routes, with some technical strokes to guarantee amusement for the player. El Torrent - Tel.: (+376) 738 613 - www.xixerellapark.com GolfPar3 - Tel.: (+376) 850 400 - www.ordinogolfclub.com VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 15 Tristaina glacier circle Mountain guides to go with you mountain bike – snowshoes Pascal Ancion - Tel.: (+376)342 850 pascal.ancion@andorra.ad Trekking Routes Circuit explaining the Tristaina glacier circle This circuit lasting two and a half hours consists of six descriptive panels with information on the geomorphology, the vegetation and flowers, and the unusual animals to be seen around the lakes of Tristaina. Always accompanied by our pet, the Ermi. The route starts at La Coma del Forat at Arcalís, Ordino. 16 Path to Jou An agreeable route though red pine woods that arrives at the Roc de la Cauba, with spectacular views. This route can be started on the slopes of La Massana, ending at Erts, or from the Ordino side, at Sornàs. Tomb de les Neres This circuit of 8km, passes through the woods and fields of La Massana, Ordino, Canillo and Encamp. It is a path from which you can see great landscapes, as it offers an angle on many different valleys and peaks. VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 Mountain guides to go with you Specialist in fly-fishing Gil Riba - Tel.: (+376) 345 705 natura100and@hotmail.com Experiència en muntanya Tel.: (+376) 847 888 www.experienciamuntanya.com My World of Experiences Tel.: (+376) 838 515 info@my-woe.com www.my-woe.com Estany Negre Comapedrosa Natural Park Comapedrosa mountain refuge path Arinsal-La Massana Along the path we find the spectacular waterfall of the River Comapedrosa, little streams and varied vegetation, changing we go up into the high mountains, passing from pinewoods and firs to birch. We can restore forces at the manned mountain refuge of Comapedrosa, where there is a meals service. And it is very worth while to continue the route up to the summit of Comapedrosa, the highest in the Principality, at 2,942m. The Verdaguer Route History reveals to us that to create one of the masterpieces of Catalan literature, Canigó, the poet Jacint Verdaguer travelled the Pyrenees to study the landscapes, folklore and legends, and finally arrived in Andorra by way of Ordino. The route that he took through the country in 1883, an itinerary full of magic and inspiration for this great author, has been recreated so that we can perceive the elements that captivated him. We recommend starting the route by going up in the chair lift from Creussans to Arcalís. VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 17 4 Natural Parks Hiking in the Vall de Sorteny Natural Park Vall de Sorteny Natural Park - El Serrat This natural park is home to very important biological diversity and contributes in a vital way to the preservation of biodiversity in the Pyrenees. Guides lead excursionists for photographic safaris on foot, with various levels of difficulty. These vary from routes suitable for all the family to the more demanding, designed for those who wish to come as close as possible to the secrets of the park. From the Park you can go up to two of the highest peaks in the Principality; the peak of l’Estanyó (2,915 metres) passing by a pretty lake, and the peak of La Serrera (2,913 metres) going by the Collada dels Meners. The Park has a refuge hut manned in both winter and summer, with restaurant service. The natural park can be visited all year round. The winter season is ideal for excursions with snowshoes. www.sorteny.ad MOUNTAIN REFUGES Les Fonts, Pla de l’Estany, Comapedrosa. Sorteny, Angonella, Rialb, Coma Obaga. Open all year round. Access is free. Comapedrosa refuge is manned in the summer and offer a meals service. Tel: (+376) 327 955 refugicomapedrosa@gmail.com Sorteny refuge is manned all the year and offer a meals service. Tel: (+376) 846446 www.refugisorteny.com p. 38 18 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 Comapedrosa Natural Park Comapedrosa Natural Park - Arinsal This is the highest part of the country. The eyes of all the visitors are drawn to the highest peak in the Principality, the Height of Comapedrosa (2,942 metres), which dominates the valleys and gives a truly exceptional panoramic view. The ample network of paths and the three mountain refuges make the Park an essential visit for all trekkers and for lovers of nature in general, and it forms a perfect introduction to the high Andorran mountains. www.comapedrosa.ad Ask for the trekking guide, the mountain guide, the mountain refuge pass book and the various maps at the Ordino and La Massana tourist offices. p. 38 In the summer there are guided visits on offer daily, to help in understanding more about the flora, fauna, geology and geomorphology. Price: 5€. Children under 6 are free. Children aged from 6 to 12 years: 50%. Bookings at La Massana and OrdinoTourist offices. p. 38 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 19 5 Vallnord Creussans chair lift - Arcalís Vallnord Mountain Park - Pal Vallnord Vallnord Mountain Park opens its summer season in June and goes on until September. The Arcalís sector, at Ordino, starts up the Creussans chair lift at La Coma del Forat, which helps you to enjoy the high mountain and get to the Tristaina lakes, with some of the most spectacular landscapes in Andorra. A good way to complete this outing is to enjoy a traditional mountain meal at the restaurant La Coma, at an altitude of 2,200 metres. The Pal sector at La Massana, for its part, offers adventure activities for everyone. Mushing, archery, zipline, bungee jump, downhill karting... and a special enclosed area, the Pekepark, ideal for the youngest members of the family. You can also go on excursions with buggies or 4X4 on the many mountain paths running through Andorra and Catalonia. 20 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 VALLNORD MOMENTS Experiences, adventures, proposals for getting away from it all... These are all ways of living the summer of your life. These are the Vallnord Moments. Maxi experiences at mini prices. Vallnord Mountain Park – Pal VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2014 2015 21 Woodpark Vallnord Bike Park La Massana Vallnord Bike Park offers mountain bike fans more than forty kilometres of downhill runs, with differing grades of difficulty and with descents of over a thousand metres. And to practise downhill rides as a family or to make a start on this discipline, the Vallnord Bike Park also has two easy tracks: El Verdet and La Serra II, ideal for a first introduction to this sport. You can reach the downhill circuits by the three lifts specially adapted during the summer: the cable car from La Massana and the detachable chair lifts from La Serra II and El Cubil. The youngest members, aged six to ten years, can also enjoy the Mini Woodpark, at Planell. In fact, the last of these is for access to the more technical circuits and with the biggest drop in altitude, only suitable for the most professional riders. The area also includes an endurance circuit and a cross country itinerary. 22 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 For all beginners and everyone who wants to improve their technique, Vallnord has a downhill school directed by famous rider Soraya Drici and with qualified instructors. VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2014 2015 23 Arcalís Vallnord, welcome to the North of Andorra Arcalís: the best snow A privileged area with the finest snow conditions, due to its northern location. The incredible descents and the virgin snow make it the most alpine ski station, and there are also areas reserved exclusively for the practice of freeride. On the other hand, and in contrast to the more extreme areas, Arcalís has the largest slopes for beginners in the Pyrenees, the Megaverda, and a family fun area, the Family Park. 24 Arinsal: Ski & Dance The village has a cable car and a chair lift to bring people to the centre of the station in a few minutes, and it offers the piste with the highest altitude in the country, Les Marrades, which lets you get back to your hotel without taking off your skis. Arinsal also has the best Freestyle area, designed by the ASP Snowparks team, and is the sector with the best après-ski in the area. VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 Pal: Family Fun This is the station closest to the centre of Andorra, with easy access by cable car from La Massana. Ideal for families, thanks to the gentle profile of the mountain and the wooded area. The Pekepark is one of the best snow gardens in the Pyrenees: there are two magic carpets and a whole heap of attractions to help the little children to learn to ski by playing. Gastronomy Eat well on the pistes? I should say so! Restaurants and coffee shops with incredible views and terraces to enjoy the sun; menus, sandwiches, kebabs, pasta or pizza. For sybarites, exquisite meals in the local inns. Pal gondola lift VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2014 2015 25 Leisure within the reach of everyone 26 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 If you have artistic interests, in the Valleys of the North you will not be short of cultural entertainment. Music, theatre and a whole repertory of shows and meetings form the ideal complement for your stay. Also, in the summer, street performances take the lead in captivating everyone. VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2014 2015 27 Calendar 6 of activities January 1.01.2015 New Year Concert Auditorio Nacional Ordino 26 - 29.01.2015 Borrufa Trophy International skiing competition for young people Vallnord-Arcalís A trial which brings together more than 200 skiers from 22 different nationalities. www.borrufa.ad 24.01 - 25.01 La Font Blanca February 5.02.2015 Jam Extrem Freeride Vallnord - Arcalís www.vallnord.com 14.02.2015 Freeride World Tour Annual freeride tour with six events taking place in different ski stations, such as Verbier, Alaska and Vallnord, among others. The top international riders of the day compete in ski and snowboard events. Vallnord- Arcalís www.vallnord.com Alpine Skiing World Cup There are two events; the Vertical Race and the Font Blanca www.fam.ad 17.01.2015 St. Anthony The miss and “escudella” La Massana 17.01 - 14.02 Lo Mandongo Mandongo Seminars on cooking pork Restaurants in Ordino and la Massana 15 - 23.02.2015 Carnival Carnival soup and fancy dress competition Ordino and la Massana 11.02 - 18.03 Cinema cycle of films on mountain and travel Ordino and la Massana 28 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 March < April June 14.03.2015 5.04.2015 Desman Trophy Constitution Day “Caramelles” Shops are closed VALLNORD Speed Contest This sport of skihang gliding attracts great acrobats in flight and the finest international pilots meet on the pistes at Arcalís. www.vallnord.com Sports meeting La Massana Vallnord Bike Park La Massana www.vallnord.com Carol singers for Easter Ordino MAXIavalanche Europe Cup 10.04 - 10.08 Vallnord Bike Park La Massana More than 600 international riders meet for one of the most spectacular trials. The competitors come down from the highest point, the Peak of Cubil at 2,350 metres, to the town of La Massana at 1,300 metres. www.vallnord.com Painting contest Ordino May FISE World series Andorra Andoflora The flower market - La Massana April International Festival of Extreme Sports Vallnord Bike Park La Massana Hosts mountain bike and wakeboard trials. Besides the competitions and exhibitions, the programme will include musical shows and animations. www.vallnord.com La Massana Còmic The comics fair in Andorra www.lamassanacomic.com 23 - 24.06.2015 Sispony grand festival 23.06.2015 St. John’s Eve Bonfires 24.05.2015 European Natural Parks Day fireworks, flatbreads Ordino and La Massana >> VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 29 August << < July 25 - 28.06.2015 5.07.2015 1 - 2.08.2015 Andorra Ultra Trail Vallnord Round the Mountain 32st Summer traverse One of the most important dates on the international trail calendar, where great champions and beginners all compete, in search of achievement and solidarity. www.andorraultratrail.org Passes. Cycling Trial La Massana - Ordino 10.07.2015 Anyós grand festival 11 - 12.07.2015 Roser of La Massana 1 - 2.08.2015 Llorts grand festival 1.08.2015 Cycling Cronoclimb from Llorts to Arcalís 18 - 19.07.2015 2.08.2015 Erts grand festival 32st Summer traverse 27 - 28.06.2015 23.07.2015 Pal grand festival Night without words 29.06.2015 Arinsal 2-day trial - La Massana Open air shows in the evening La Massana Ordino - La Massana 8 - 9.08.2015 Bagpipers Meeting Ordino El Serrat grand festival July 4 - 6.07.2015 Roser grand festival Ordino Botanical exhibition and craft market Ordino 30 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 9 - 10.08.2015 Aldosa grand festival September < August 15 - 16.08.2015 Guided visits Sornàs grand festival with Sisquet de Cal Sinquede La Massana and Pal ················································ 15 - 16.08.2015 Iron Route Guided La Massana grand festival visits for daytime and evening Llorts ················································ 23 - 24.08.2015 Open Nights Arinsal grand festival 1 - 6.09.2015 UCI Mountain Bike & Trial World Championships Andorra 2015 Vallnord Bike Park La Massana www.vallnordworldchampionships.com Concerts in the Plaça Major in Ordino ················································ Guided visits 23 - 28.08.2015 UCI Mountain Bike Masters World Championships Vallnord Bike Park La Massana www.vallnordworldchampionships.com to the Cal Pal Mill and Sawmill La Cortinada ················································ Guided visits to the Romanesque Church of Sant Martí - La Cortinada Other entertainments and activities to enjoy during July and August 5 - 6.09.2015 La Cortinada grand festival Little summer afternoons Open air shows in the afternoon La Massana 8.09.2015 Our Lady of Meritxell’s Day Patron of Andorra ················································ Summer nights in the museums Concerts and evening visits to the museums Ordino and la Massana ················································ Guided visits on foot in the mountains. Les Valls del Nord Ordino y la Massana ················································ Guided visits a caballo por el Parque natural del Comapedrosa Arinsal 12 - 13.09.2015 Mega2RXEnduro The spectacular downhill marathon trial, Mega2RX Enduro comes to Vallnord Bike Park in La Massana for the third year. www.vallnord.com >> VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 31 << September October November 12 - 13.09.2015 3 - 31.10.2015 17.11.2015 Andorra Rally La Massana “Fogons” San Iscle and Santa Victòria Ordino Restaurantes in La Massana La Massana 30.11.2015 Sant Andreu Arinsal 16.09.2015 Ordino grand festival December Andorran Gastronomic Demonstration Christmas Markets Ordino and la Massana 27.09.2015 World Day of Tourism Weekend with free activities and promotions in the Valls del Nord. Motorbike Meeting Duatlón La Massana Ordino Narciso Yepes Festival Mushroom hunt Auditorio Nacional, Ordino 24.12.2015 Midnight Mass El Serrat Parish churches of Ordino and La Massana 24 - 27.09.2015 Mushroom market fair Arinsal 29.09.2015 Ansalonga grand festival Ordino 32 31.10.2015 La Castanyada Chestnut festival Ordino and la Massana VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 You can find the programme for each event at: www.ordino.ad www.lamassana.ad www.vallnord.com VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 33 7 Pyrenean fusion A typical inn Traditional gastronomy is on offer everywhere in mountain dishes such as the Andorran “carn d’olla” (boiled meats), baked snails and stews; roasts with honey, sliced pork with a sweet’n’sour flavour imparted by a treatment with honey and vinegar; chops cooked on a hot stone, fries with lard and salads with a touch of garlic; or ribs of beef. Other very typical dishes are civets of wild boar or hare, marinated partridge, mixed chopped vegetables and omelettes. Among desserts there are sweetened flat breads, fried sweet pastries, honey and cottage cheese, and the socalled “musicians” dessert, based on dried fruit and nuts. The “bordes” or inns are buildings found outside the urban centres, in the countryside, where there is a warm and agreeable atmosphere which offers good feelings, not only for the food. A special occasion is the “Escudella” on St. Anthony’s Day, which takes place every 17 January in La Massana, when this really delicious dish can be enjoyed free or the shrovetide soup and boiled meats served on Shrove Monday in the main town square in Ordino. 34 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 RESTAURANT GUIDE Enjoy the aromas and flavours of Andorran cuisine in the restaurants that you will find in the restaurant guide of the Valleys of the Nort. Lo Mandongo January-February Gastronomic fair October La Massana Fogons October Restaurants in the Valleys of the North offer special menus based on dishes made with pork, for the time of year when the traditional farmhouses celebrated killing the pig. Lo Mandongo. This is an essential date for lovers of cooking. The fair allows you to taste a great variety of starters, main dishes, desserts and drinks which have been specially prepared by the restaurants taking part. When we come to autumn, “La Massana Fogons” begins, the best way to get to know, taste and enjoy the gastronomy of La Massana and more sophisticated dishes typical of the autumn. VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 35 Quality shopping 8 close at hand The shops in the valleys are committed to seducing the visitor with top quality products at really competitive prices. But, above all, they stand out for their courtesy and friendliness.In the Valleys of the North you will find fashion boutiques, craft shops and food shops, etc., but there is a particularly broad offer in the best brands for winter and mountain sports. All year round there are a great many actions to promote and stimulate trade, such as draws, fairs, markets, fashion parades and sales drives. And parking is no problem because there are car parks offering one hour free close to all the shops. 36 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 Restore the 9 body and mind The Valleys of the North are a perfect destination for the visitor wanting to combine nature, sport, shopping, culture and wellness. A whole range of modern amenities are provided for the practice of many forms of sport, and to discover the pleasures of the wellness culture, ideal to recover after an intense day. Relax in an outdoor jacuzzi while enjoying impressive views, it is the best place to restore body and mind. ACCOMMODATION GUIDE Staying in the Valleys of the North is feeling totally at ease. The Andorran accommodation guide brings you all the hotels where you can discover the Valleys of the North with all your senses. VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 37 Useful information Useful telephone numbers vallnord.com (+376) 878 000 Information and bookings (+376) 739 600 Vallnord Arcalís sector (+376) 737 020 Vallnord Arinsal sector (+376) 878 078 Vallnord Pal sector (+376) 737 017 Central bookings reserves@vallnord.com Medical Emergencies Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Fire Brigade Mountain Rescue ordino.ad (+376) 878 173 La Massana Tourist Office lamassana.ad (+376) 835 693 National Tourist Office visitandorra.com (+376) 820 214 116 (+376) 871 000 (+376) 800 020, 118 112 Police 110, (+376) 872 000 Roads 18021802 Attention to the Citizen, Ordino 163 Attention to the Citizen, La Massana 164 Customs Post, Sant Julià de Lòria (+376) 841 090 Customs Post, Pas de la Casa (+376) 855 120 Taxis 38 Ordino Tourist Office (+376) 828 000, (+376) 863 000 National Telephone Information 111 International Telephone Information 119 VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 Map VALLS DEL NORD Refuge Huts without guards Gurarded refuge Huts Beds Water Campings Trails Photographic safaris Roadside panels Nature on the Road VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015 39 www.ordino.ad www.lamassana.ad www.vallnord.com VALLS DEL NORD // Ordino - La Massana // Andorra 2015
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