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  • Pic Sanfonts via ridge from Arinsal lifts

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    near Arinsal, La Massana (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    with RolandT
    Distance
    6.66mi
    Elevation +
    1654f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofPic Sanfonts via ridge from Arinsal lifts Photo ofPic Sanfonts via ridge from Arinsal lifts Photo ofPic Sanfonts via ridge from Arinsal lifts

    16 Feb 2019. This is circular tour. Park at Hotel Patagonia. Go up the Arinsal lifts. Skinning up from the Port Vell blue piste may be quicker that what we did. We had to hike/scramble much of the ridge. With more/softe...

  • Pic Serrera SE face canal

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    near Ransol, Canillo (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    6.90mi
    Elevation +
    3642f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofPic Serrera SE face canal Photo ofPic Serrera SE face canal Photo ofPic Serrera SE face canal

    A tour from the Ransol valley parking, up the normal winter route towards Pic de la Serrera, then climbing up the obvious canal in middle of the SE face (axe and boot crampons likely needed). This brings you out close to...

  • Tosa d'Incles trees

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    near Incles, Canillo (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    4.67mi
    Elevation +
    2346f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofTosa d'Incles trees Photo ofTosa d'Incles trees Photo ofTosa d'Incles trees

    Nice line for steeper tree skiing. However, we had very little snow low down, so escaped on the track to the N. With enough snow on the descent, you can take a line further to the skiers left on the lower half, and ski d...

  • Corredor Oriental de Pic Occidental de l'Arbella

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    near Les Sobiranes, Ordino (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    with RolandT
    Distance
    5.42mi
    Elevation +
    3258f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofCorredor Oriental de Pic Occidental de l'Arbella Photo ofCorredor Oriental de Pic Occidental de l'Arbella Photo ofCorredor Oriental de Pic Occidental de l'Arbella

    Great loop starting from the bottom of the Arcalis ski resort. Up in the cirque Tristaina, up to the Port de l'Arbella. Nice ski off - how far down you go depending on how much you want to skin back up. Then start up the...

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  • Sorteny to Serra del Form 2670m skitour

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    near El Serrat, Parròquia d'Ordino (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    with Par Lindholm
    Distance
    6.05mi
    Elevation +
    2890f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofSorteny to Serra del Form 2670m skitour Photo ofSorteny to Serra del Form 2670m skitour Photo ofSorteny to Serra del Form 2670m skitour

    Great tour if you want something easy or something to do when the avalanche risk is high. You can get to the highpoint without a single kick-turn, and there is nothing steeper than 25 degrees. This goes to the col at 267...

  • Ransol - Estany Mort col - France - Circ de Meners col

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    near Ransol, Canillo (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    with RolandT
    Distance
    8.74mi
    Elevation +
    4672f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofRansol - Estany Mort col - France - Circ de Meners col Photo ofRansol - Estany Mort col - France - Circ de Meners col Photo ofRansol - Estany Mort col - France - Circ de Meners col

    Great loop, particularly worth doing when all the decent powder is on the north (French) side of the Ransol/France border. We were on foot, using crampons, for the last 30 metres of the climb back up to the Circ de Mener...

  • Refugi de l'Illa - Lles (day 2/2 of the tour)

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    near Ràmio, Escaldes-Engordany (Andorra)
    Author
    Par Lindholm
    Distance
    6.99mi
    Elevation +
    1650f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofRefugi de l'Illa - Lles (day 2/2 of the tour) Photo ofRefugi de l'Illa - Lles (day 2/2 of the tour) Photo ofRefugi de l'Illa - Lles (day 2/2 of the tour)

    This is day 2 of 2 of this beautiful ski tour. The return to Lles is best done following the ridge line passing Tosseta de Vallcivera (2848 m) and then up to Tossa Plana (2905 m). The ridge is easy but we recommend th...

  • Pic d'Anrodat (Coume d'Enfer)

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    near Incles, Canillo (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    8.49mi
    Elevation +
    3117f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofPic d'Anrodat (Coume d'Enfer) Photo ofPic d'Anrodat (Coume d'Enfer) Photo ofPic d'Anrodat (Coume d'Enfer)

    The objective was to ski the canal on the SSW side.We had to downclimb the rock ridge to reach the col. You would get more vertical ski metres by coming back down the slope we climbed up. Nice tour in country that feels ...

  • Arcalis to Rialb, via Port de l'Abeille and Crête d'Arial

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    near El Serrat, Ordino (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    with RolandT
    Distance
    9.62mi
    Elevation +
    4085f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofArcalis to Rialb, via Port de l'Abeille and Crête d'Arial Photo ofArcalis to Rialb, via Port de l'Abeille and Crête d'Arial Photo ofArcalis to Rialb, via Port de l'Abeille and Crête d'Arial

    A wonderful wild route, done with two cars. It should only be done with very stable snow. Three climbs, all of which involved bootpacking. The second climb is a 45+ degree couloir and it was icy. At the limit of what I w...

  • Portella Cebollera - Forn de Sorteny

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    near Les Subiranes, Ordino (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    with RolandT
    Distance
    7.63mi
    Elevation +
    3619f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofPortella Cebollera - Forn de Sorteny Photo ofPortella Cebollera - Forn de Sorteny Photo ofPortella Cebollera - Forn de Sorteny

    Lovely tour, a couple of notes. 1. Low down, it is better to skin up on the right hand side (northern side) of the Riu de Cebollera. Our route works but is unnecessarily steep. 2. It is better to cross into France at t...

  • Entravessada Medacorba skimo

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    near Arinsal, La Massana (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    with RolandT
    Distance
    8.36mi
    Elevation +
    4987f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofEntravessada Medacorba skimo Photo ofEntravessada Medacorba skimo Photo ofEntravessada Medacorba skimo

    We did a traverse of Entravessada, coming up on the south side from Pla de l'Estany. Because of very low snow for February, we had to do some scrambling to climb up the SE Face. From the peak we followed the north ridge ...

  • Grau Roig - Montmalus - Vallcivera - Illa

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    near Bordes d'Envalira, Canillo (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    5.71mi
    Elevation +
    2848f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofGrau Roig - Montmalus - Vallcivera - Illa Photo ofGrau Roig - Montmalus - Vallcivera - Illa Photo ofGrau Roig - Montmalus - Vallcivera - Illa

    1 March 2018. The most conservative way in to Refugio Illa from Grau Roig, chosen due to fresh snow and poor visibility. Normally it is a very pretty tour, two climbs and two descents, with no difficulties, unless it is ...

  • Collet de la Coma - Port de l'Estany Esbalçat - Fangasses

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    near El Serrat, Ordino (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    6.39mi
    Elevation +
    4039f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofCollet de la Coma - Port de l'Estany Esbalçat - Fangasses Photo ofCollet de la Coma - Port de l'Estany Esbalçat - Fangasses Photo ofCollet de la Coma - Port de l'Estany Esbalçat - Fangasses

    A lovely tour, through wild country, over two cols that aren't skied that often. With excellent ski descents on both sides. The skiing is relatively steep and you may need boot crampons to cross the cols.

  • Tristaina - Pleta de les Planes

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    near Les Sobiranes, Ordino (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    3.64mi
    Elevation +
    2336f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofTristaina - Pleta de les Planes Photo ofTristaina - Pleta de les Planes Photo ofTristaina - Pleta de les Planes

    8 Feb 2019. Nice short tour out of the Arcalis ski resort. Beautiful views from the ridge and a lovely south-facing descent. With the right snow, skiing back down the upline is also good.

  • Pic de la Bassera tree run

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    near Pal, La Massana (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    4.17mi
    Elevation +
    1686f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofPic de la Bassera tree run Photo ofPic de la Bassera tree run Photo ofPic de la Bassera tree run

    Easy tour out of the back of the VallNord Pal ski resort - Seturia / Coll de Botella sector. Fun easy slopes through spaced trees, lovely views from the top of the tree line, good on poor viz days, and may still hold pow...

  • Corredor Norte - west peak of Abeille - south face descent

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    near El Serrat, Ordino (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    6.91mi
    Elevation +
    4606f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofCorredor Norte - west peak of Abeille - south face descent Photo ofCorredor Norte - west peak of Abeille - south face descent Photo ofCorredor Norte - west peak of Abeille - south face descent

    A fun loop using the lifts (Arcalis lift pass needed) to maximize downhill skiing, but including some skinning and an alpine canal 45-50 degrees - take ice axe and boot crampons (it can be skied back down with good snow)...

  • Vall de Montaup - Col d’Arenys - Casamanya Nord

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    near Canillo, Canillo (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    5.38mi
    Elevation +
    2799f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofVall de Montaup - Col d’Arenys - Casamanya Nord Photo ofVall de Montaup - Col d’Arenys - Casamanya Nord Photo ofVall de Montaup - Col d’Arenys - Casamanya Nord

    Lovely tour, keeps you well away from the crowds on Casamanay Oest. The difficulty is all about the climb up the north ridge of Casamanay Nord. With a lot of snow it would be easy, with little snow it is awkward, exposed...

  • Sorteny - Pic Estanyo - Vall del Riu

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    near Les Sobiranes, Ordino (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    with RolandT
    Distance
    10.10mi
    Elevation +
    4596f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSorteny - Pic Estanyo - Vall del Riu Photo ofSorteny - Pic Estanyo - Vall del Riu Photo ofSorteny - Pic Estanyo - Vall del Riu

    A point-to-point tour, from the Sorteny car park, up the Roc del Rellotge ridge (NW ridge) to the summit of Pic de l'Estanyó. Descend the SSE face, traverse to bypass Estany Brun on the southern side. (The track is not q...

  • Estany de l'Estanyó

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    near Les Subiranes, Ordino (Andorra)
    Author
    unexpectedcatalonia
    Distance
    5.37mi
    Elevation +
    1955f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofEstany de l'Estanyó Photo ofEstany de l'Estanyó Photo ofEstany de l'Estanyó

    Moderate mountaineering ski route starting at the Sorteny parking lot. The first part of the route is a wide path. Then, the trail continues through a steep forest until the last part. Here, the forest disappears, and...

  • Casamanya Mig from Mirador Roc Del Quer

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    near Canillo, Canillo (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    4.43mi
    Elevation +
    2635f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofCasamanya Mig from Mirador Roc Del Quer Photo ofCasamanya Mig from Mirador Roc Del Quer Photo ofCasamanya Mig from Mirador Roc Del Quer

    Lovely tour, with magnificent views across Andorra. Where we dropped off the ridge does led to a narrow canal down through the trees - but there wasn't enough snow left. So we had to battle NW through the forest. The way...

  • Portella de Comallempa

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    near Arinsal, La Massana (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    5.58mi
    Elevation +
    3146f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofPortella de Comallempa Photo ofPortella de Comallempa Photo ofPortella de Comallempa

    12 Feb 2018 Lovely tour! Beautiful snow and terrain high up. We had to bootpack the last 50 metres to the col. And the very bottom can be tricky, following the summer path through the trees. It is easier to skin up the ...

  • Rialb valley to Port de Banyell

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    near Les Sobiranes, Ordino (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    5.10mi
    Elevation +
    2402f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRialb valley to Port de Banyell Photo ofRialb valley to Port de Banyell Photo ofRialb valley to Port de Banyell

    A pleasant tour from the Sorteny car park, up the Rialb valley, turning right just beyond the Refugi de Rialb to climb up through the Aspres de Banyell to the Port de Banyell at 2532m, on the Andorra/France border. No st...

  • Ransol

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    near Ransol, Canillo (Andorra)
    Author
    Jordi
    Distance
    5.14mi
    Elevation +
    2795f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofRansol Photo ofRansol Photo ofRansol

    Attempt to Coma de Varilles that couldn’t be. Opening track in deep snow and avalanche risk too high. Two nice runs in the forest instead.

  • Corredor Noroeste of Pic de Serra Seca

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    near Bordes d'Envalira, Canillo (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    4.70mi
    Elevation +
    2215f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCorredor Noroeste of Pic de Serra Seca Photo ofCorredor Noroeste of Pic de Serra Seca Photo ofCorredor Noroeste of Pic de Serra Seca

    40 degree boot pack to the ridge and grade II scrambling over the summit. Otherwise an easy line, with lovely views, and an enjoyable ski descent.

  • Corredor Norte of Pic de l'Arbella

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    near Les Sobiranes, Ordino (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    4.89mi
    Elevation +
    2644f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCorredor Norte of Pic de l'Arbella Photo ofCorredor Norte of Pic de l'Arbella Photo ofCorredor Norte of Pic de l'Arbella

    A lovely canal on Pic de l'Arbella, accessed from the Arcalis ski resort. We didn't go on to the true summit due to mist and wind.

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