10/08/2019 - 16/08/2019
Andorra Freedom Trail – Passeurs, Fugitives and Spies – 7 days
from £695.00
Follow the historic Andorra freedom trail from France via the spectacular Soulcem Valley and Port de Rat. This trail over the Pyrenees was a key escape route during both the Spanish civil war and World War II.
Four days of trekking will take you past high mountain lakes, waterfalls, and Europe’s largest health spa. A final section of the Andorran Way leads to Andorra de Vella, where you can admire romanesque art and enjoy tax free shopping!
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All about the Andorra Freedom Trail – Passeurs, Fugitives and Spies – 7 days.
Chemin de la Liberté Andorran Escape – Passeurs, fugatives and spies
Duration: 7 days – 5 days of trekking;
Accommodation: 6 nights accommodation – Mountain Huts and Hotel;
About: Andorra played a crucial role in the Spanish civil war and the second world war through its location and relative neutrality. Claude Benet documented in his book several escape routes crossing into Andorra via the Port de Dret, Col de Juclar and Port d’Incles, Sigeuer, Rat and Arinsal. Routes lead to either the spa town of Escaldes or to the now famous ski resort of Soldeu.
We pass over the border into Andorra via the spectacular Soulcem valley and Port de Rat. Continuing from El Serrat to Escaldes where two escape routes converged we then head on into Spain before heading finishing our walk in Andorra.
Sgt Owens spent most of his evasion time with his commander Lt Olof Ballinger in and around Orne, Normandy. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, S/Sgt Francis E Owens lost his life at Port del Rat, Andorra on or about 25 Oct 1943. We will be crossing in summer conditions!
Dates & Availability: If you have a minimum of 4 people we are happy to offer the trip on dates suitable to you. July – September are the best months.
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
- Accommodation and food as specified in the programme;
- Transport to and from Toulouse Blagnac on a single timed transfer per group;
- Local transport as per the itinerary
- Guiding by an International Mountain leader 1:10 maximum.
- Visit to a spa and opportunity to shop in Andorra
Whats not included in this tour.Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
- Flights
- Insurance
- Mountain snacks; phone calls; alcoholic beverages
- Additional transport or accommodation needed if you have to leave the group for a medical or fitness reason
- Day1 Arrival at Toulouse and transfer to Ax les Thermes
- Day2 Walk Merens les vals – Refuge de Rhule (2185m) 5hrs, 18km +1141m
- Day3 Walk Refuge de Rhule (2185m) – Refuge de Juclar (2310m) via porte de Incles or collada de Juclar +380m
- Day 4 Walk down the stunning Val d'incles to Soldeu from Refuge de Juclar
- Day 5 Walk Soldeu - Escaldes on the Andorran way (8hrs)
- Day6 Rest day in Escaldes and Andorra de Vella
- Day7 Departures