Mountain · Andorra · Escaldes-Engordany

Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley

A glacial valley of high pastures, stone huts and lakes, Andorra's UNESCO landscape.

UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 6 h

For storytellers

Why Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley matters

East of Escaldes, the Madriu-Perafita-Claror valley is a high mountain landscape shaped over centuries by shepherds. Stone huts, terraces and old paths line the valley, with lakes and peaks around. It's Andorra's only World Heritage site, and a fine area for multi-day hikes.

Talking points

  • It is Andorra's only UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Shepherds have used the valley for centuries.
  • It's best explored on foot.

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