This is without doubt one of our favorite hikes in Andorra. A trail we love to again and again with our family. It’s also out absolute go-to hike when friends and visitors come to discover the mountains of the Pyrenees with us.

The route combines breathtaking scenery, a welcoming mountain atmosphere, and an accessible level of difficulty, making it perfect for families, groups of friends, and anyone wanting to experience authentic hiking in Andorra.

Sorteny Valley Natural Park

📍 Location: Sorteny Valley Natural Park to Refugi Borda de Sorteny
📏 Distance: 2km
⛰ Elevation gain: 185m
⏱ Duration: 30-45m
🥾 Difficulty: Easy
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly: Yes

A beautiful easy trail from the parking of Sorteny to Refugi Borda de Sorteny.

This is without doubt one of our favorite hikes in Andorra. A trail we love to again and again with our family. It’s also out absolute go-to hike when friends and visitors come to discover the mountains of the Pyrenees with us.

The route combines breathtaking scenery, a welcoming mountain atmosphere, and an accessible level of difficulty, making it perfect for families, groups of friends, and anyone wanting to experience authentic hiking in Andorra.

An Easy Start – Perfect for Families

If you’re looking for a first mountain experience with your family, this trail offers the ideal setting: wide paths, breathtaking scenery, and a safe, well-marked route.

Once you are at the Refugi there is a lot to explore, like a small route around the refuge area for discovering the different landscapes (meadows, forest, rivers, etc.)

Route from El Serrat parking to Refugi Borda de Sorteny

To make the hike a bit longer you can also start at the El Serrat parking. Via Hotel & SPA Bringué you enter the Sorteny Valley Natural Park easily. It’s a beautiful hike following the river upwards.

📍 Location: El Serrat parking to Refugi Borda de Sorteny
📏 Distance: 3.3km
⛰ Elevation gain: 380m
⏱ Duration: 1:21h
🥾 Difficulty: Easy/medium
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly: Yes (we hike this route also a lot with our kids)

More challenging route from Parking Vall de Sorteny to Refugi Borda de Sorteny

With adults or older kids you can also start the hike on the other side of the parking.  On this side you follow the Riu de Rialb upwards and you walk a beautiful circle with a steep climb towards Refugi Borda de Sorteny.

Tip

In summer, there are many cows around the Refugi. Don’t bother them and walk past them calmly. We’ve sometimes seen cows chase people because they were misbehaving 😉

Restaurant tips

This hike is more than just a beautiful trail for us — it’s a place full of memories. We even celebrated David’s 40th birthday at the mountain refuge, surrounded by family, close friends, and spectacular alpine views. Call the Refugi in the morning to make a reservation since they have limited seating.