Andorra / Natural / regional park

Parc natural de la vall de Sorteny

OrdinoPyrenees

Sorteny rewards a close look at mountain nature: its botanical garden and meadows reveal details easily missed on a summit-focused day. From the lower valley, choose a walk to the refuge or a more demanding outing towards Estanyó lake and the high ridges. The valley contains reserve zones and wetlands with their own access conditions. For a relaxed introduction, start with the visitor information service and choose a route suited to the season.

Mountain landscape in the Sorteny–Rialb area, La Rabassa, Andorra
Sorteny–Rialb · La Rabassa · AndyScott · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped and optimised

Before you visit

Camping & bivouacs

The 2024 plan allows tents only in the enclosure behind Borda de Sorteny when livestock is absent. Bivac means sleeping without pitching a tent or shelter: above 2200 m, outside reserve zones, 18:00–08:00, for one night maximum.

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Fire & cooking

Campfires without permission are prohibited. Confirm fire and stove conditions beforehand: agrimediambient@ordino.ad.

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Dogs

Dogs must be on a lead and cannot enter the water. Winter ski and snowshoe outings with pets face additional zonal prohibitions: check your route on the winter map.

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Access & parking

The entrance has visitor information and parking at Canya de la Rabassa. Parking is charged in July and August; winter snow reduces capacity. Check the seasonal bus from Ordino and visitor-centre hours before relying on a parking space.

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Activities & restrictions

The plan permits bicycles in ZUE1–4, with possible ZUE4 closure. The ordinance also requires permission; confirm access before visiting: agrimediambient@ordino.ad.

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Activities & restrictions

Check winter itineraries with the park according to snow conditions; a summer path is not automatically a safe winter route. Do not enter lakes or streams or cut across wetlands.

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Published sources reviewed on 9 September 2026. Temporary closures, fire restrictions and weather may change access; read the park’s latest notices before travelling.