The Mirador Roc del Quer offers a spectacular panoramic view and vertigo sensations. The tourist attraction of the Comú de Canillo was inaugurated in July 2016. If it was already one of the enclaves with the most splendid views of the valleys of Montaup and Valira d'Orient, from Soldeu to Encamp, its remodeling made it time to recover its tourist interest thanks to the incorporation of a vacuum platform. It is the first of these characteristics installed in the Pyrenees. To experience the sensation of a 500-meter free fall promises to turn the Roc del Quer viewpoint into another of Andorra's scenic points of interest. The 20-meter long platform, of which about 12 meters run into the void, has been designed by the Enginesa de Andorra studio. The iron sculpture with the figure of a man sitting on the beam at the edge of the abyss stands out from the viewpoint.
Mirador del Toll Bullidor is an easy trail of 1km more or less, 30 min. linear route, with some descents and ascents that runs through the natural environment of the parish of Canillo. The route starts from the Molleres bridge, a few meters from the Meritxell traffic circle towards Canillo. We will find a fountain next to some stairs, from this point we will take the path signposted to the Toll Bullidor with an indicative panel, taking the detour to the left and passing under the bridge of the Molletes there is a small open field to leave the car. We will begin the walk through an idyllic setting and reach the first viewpoint, from where we can see the beautiful village of Meritxell and the Sanctuary. We will continue the path always parallel to the river until we reach some stairs that go down with chains that help you to go down or up, as the slope is steep. In a few minutes we see the viewpoint, which is suspended in the air, just go down some metal stairs to get down from where you can see spectacular views of the waterfall of Toll Bullidor.
Ordino Arcalís offers you the chance to enjoy one of the most spectacular panoramic views of Andorra and the Pyrenees by climbing to the solar viewpoint of Tristaina. The viewpoint is located at the summit of Peyreguils (2701 m) near the border with France, surrounded by the rest of the peaks that make up the Tristaina cirque: Costa Rodona, Tristaina itself, Creussans and Cabanyó. The Tristaina viewpoint, a spherical platform suspended 25 meters in diameter over the Peyreguils peak, is a privileged observation point. The lookout is a sundial, since the 27-meter central pole that supports the sphere is inclined at 42.55°, which makes it mark the time on the same circumference. The name "solar viewpoint" also refers to the natural phenomenon that can only be seen once a year at the Arcalís peak. On August 7, at 7:37 a.m., the sun is visible for 3 minutes through a large hole between its stones. This extraordinary fact makes the peak also known as the Solar Mountain.
Located at an altitude of over 2000 meters above sea level, in an over-width of the road, you will find the Coll de la Botella viewpoint, which will not leave you indifferent. Located next to the famous sculpture "Storm in a teacup" -created by the artist Dennis Oppenheim-, you will enjoy a panoramic view over the entire valley of La Massana: you can see the villages of Pal, Erts and Arinsal and you can also contemplate the Sorteny Valley Natural Park, in the parish of Ordino, or even the Comapedrosa Natural Park, where the highest peak of the Principality is located. It should be noted that this viewpoint is located at the roadside, at kilometer 13.3 of the CG-4, where there is also a very wide and paved space to park your vehicle.
Built in medieval times, it dates from 1820. It is formed entirely of stone and consists of a semicircular arch, a cobbled roadway and a small wall. It has a height of 10 meters. In this parish you will see, in addition to the bridge of the Tosca, other bridges, since in the past it was the only form of communication between the different nuclei of the parish: in this population converge the two rivers of the Valira - Valira del nord and Valira d'Orient - and the river of the Madriu. As a curiosity, it is worth mentioning that you will recognize this bridge in the silhouette of the coat of arms of the parish of Escaldes-Engordany.
This spectacular viewpoint belongs to a circular route of about 11km that can be done easily in about 4 hours. The level of difficulty is low, being the first section of the route the most complicated for having some unevenness and rocky areas of low difficulty. It is a very rewarding route where you can enjoy wonderful views and that you can link, if you feel like continuing the tour, with other viewpoints.
This beautiful downhill walk begins on the plateau of San Ermengol. If we go to the right of the stream, heading north, we can go to the oratory of San Antoni de la Grella, where we can see the water catchment of the stream and the Romanesque bridge of San Antoni. To follow this itinerary we will have to take the path on the left. The reguera is oriented towards the valley of Andorra la Vella, making a turn to the southwest. As we walk, we will be able to see a large number of orchards where the farmers of the parish grow their own food. If we continue walking, we will see that a couple of meters above the gully, there is a picnic area with a magnificent viewpoint.
The Puerto de Envalira viewpoint is located at an altitude of over 2,400 meters, a few kilometers from the urban center of Pas de la Casa. Located in an over-width of the road, the viewpoint has a vegetation area, a pedestrian section and a parking lot, among other spaces. Facing the village of Encamp, this viewpoint offers spectacular views over the Orient valley. To enhance your experience, the space also has two wooden benches, which will invite you to stop for a few moments to breathe and disconnect while contemplating the landscape that surrounds you! However, the attraction of this viewpoint does not end here, because, despite the spectacular views over the encamped mountains, this viewpoint will make you travel back in time: the space has a small house -fully sustainable and powered by solar panels and batteries- built with the essence of the first hut built in Pas de la Casa, where you can learn firsthand how the cowboys lived in the past.
Built in the 15th century, the bridge of La Margineda is the largest and most slender medieval bridge preserved in Andorra. It is located on the royal road that went from Sant Julià de Lòria to Andorra la Vella (it is currently located east of the Margineda traffic circle). The structure passes over the Valira River, the main river of the country. It is 33 meters long and has a single arch with a span of nine and a half meters (arch width).
Built in 1998, the Funicamp is the gateway to the richness and history of the environment and the Pyrenean landscape, and places Encamp practically at the foot of the slopes. It is the only funitel cable car in the Pyrenees. The cabins have 24 seats. In summer it is also the starting point for many hiking trails and guided 4x4 excursions, a comfortable and different way to discover high mountain scenery, hiking or try your luck with fishing. There is also the possibility of stopping at the intermediate station of Funicamp to enjoy a walk through the valley of Els Cortals, where we can photograph its peculiar rural and mountain landscape or go through a via ferrata, various routes on foot or practice climbing in the outdoor climbing wall of Els Cortals and even live a unique experience -on the route that goes from the Cubil Lake to the Pessons Lake- as it is to observe marmots.
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