Andorra is one of the most unique places in all of Europe and there are many curious facts worth knowing about the tiny principality. Among the most interesting Andorra facts are those about the tiny Andorra population of 77,500, the official Andorra language being Catalan or the Andorra highest mountain being the almost 3,000m tall Coma Pedrosa.
In this post, we’ll provide a few more facts on the mountain range in Andorra and even explain how you can visit and best enjoy these magnificent peaks.
What mountain range is Andorra in?
The first thing to know the mountain range in Andorra is that Andorra is not located in the Alps and is, in fact, located in the eastern part of the Pyrenees mountain range. Because Andorra sits on the border between Spain and France, many people think that this is still a part of the Alps mountain range, but that’s not true.
The Pyrenees mountain range runs for approximately 500 kilometres from Cantabria to the Mediterranean coast, all along the border of Spain and France. This, therefore, includes the Andorra mountains. Given that the Pyrenees mountain range is one of the most beautiful in all of Europe and the world, that makes an Andorra ski holiday a very special experience.
Andorra highest mountain: How tall is Andorra’s highest peak?
Given that Andorra is located right in the heart of the Pyrenees, the whole country is mountainous and has an average elevation of 1,996 metres or 6,549 feet, with 65 mountain peaks in total. So, for anyone wondering ‘Where are the Andorra mountains?’, the answer is everywhere, as there are slopes all across the microstate, from the Andorra capital of Andorra la Vella to the outskirts. It’s there near the border that the tallest of the Andorra mountains is located.
Andorra’s highest mountain is called Coma Pedrosa, which measures 2,942 metres or 9,652 feet. It is shaped like a pyramid and the start to its ascent is actually relatively easy, although the last 1,000 metres can be difficult and anyone attempting to climb this Andorra highest mountain should take all the necessary precautions.
Coma Pedrosa is located in the far west of Andorra, next to the little town of Arinsal. It is part of a natural park, called the Parc Natural Comunal de les Valls del Comapedrosa. You’ll often see Coma Pedrosa written as one word, Comapedrosa, although the traditional name is Coma Pedrosa.
Skiing on the Andorra mountains: Where are the best ski slopes?
As mentioned above, Andorra has 65 mountain peaks overall and, with around 350 kilometres of slopes, Andorra boasts the largest territory of ski slopes in the Pyrenees. This means that there are ski slopes all across the principality, with Grandvalira – as the largest ski resort in the Pyrenees – having slopes to suit all kinds of skiers in various sites across the country, as can be seen on this Andorra ski slopes map.
Thanks to the Andorra mountains, it’s also possible to enjoy other kinds of Pyrenean experiences beyond the joy of skiing or snowboarding. One of the most popular activities among visitors is to enjoy dinners on the Andorra mountains. There really is a lot to do and see in the mountain range in Andorra, as this is one of the most unique geographical spots in all of Europe.