Nested in the beauty of the Pyrenees, Coliving Andorra is not just a getaway, it’s a space where productivity meets passion, where remote workers and digital nomads discover a community focused on growth. Also, with the support of specialized coaches and workshops, we open doors to positive change.
Shared kitchen, dining room and pool to connect with like-minded individuals
Cowork
Work from our dedicated coworking area and the best internet (700mbps).
Grow
Participate in workshops that will make you develop skills to improve your daily life.
Next Coliving Retreats
Wellness Coliving (1-7th or 8-14th June)
Treat yourself to a self-care experience in the middle of nature. Thanks to our workshops—including acroyoga, hiking, massages, ecstatic dance, and more—you’ll be able to balance your body, mind, and soul.
Who are the hosts?
Wellness Coach, Movement and Health Specialist, Holisitc Business Expert and a dedicated Community Manager.
Cycling Coliving (16-21st June)
Discover over 20 different routes with a group of cycling enthusiasts. Learn from the pros through various masterclasses, guided races, and interactive workshops designed to enhance your skills and endurance.
Who are the hosts?
Medal-winning Cycling Athletes, Cycling Coach, and a dedicated Community Manager.
Freedom & Business Coliving (23-28th June)
Are you ready to level up? Join our retreat to not only reconnect with your purpose but also explore fiscal optimization. With workshops like ‘Reflect on Your Whys,’ ‘Create Opportunities,’ and ‘Money with a Purpose,’ you’ll gain insights into financial freedom.
Who are the hosts?
Spiritual Shaman, System Thinker, Personal Trainer, Marketing Advisor, Relocation Expert and multiple entrepreneurs.
Step into the heart of the Pyrenees for breathtaking views and direct access to boundless nature.
Tailored Experiences
We design themed coliving experiences to enhance your personal and professional journey.
Community Based
Join a dynamic network of professionals for collaboration and collective growth.
Expert-led workshops
Elevate your journey with insights from top experts and continuous support for your success.
Accommodations & Pricing
Discover the different room options for Coliving Andorra experiences. For an extra €240, you can get all your meals covered — that’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So, you can focus on yourself and leave the meal planning to us!
Shared room 1160€
1-week stay in a 6-person shared room All workshops and activities included
Access to coworking and pool
Private room 1400€
1-week stay in double bed private room All workshops and activities included
Access to coworking and pool
The Space
Coliving Andorra at Mountain Hostel Tarter offers shared spaces for collaboration. Enjoy cooking in the communal kitchen, relaxing in the living room, dining together, or swimming with mountain views!
Just fill out our simple form, and we’ll get in touch to guide you through making a deposit (that’s half the total cost) using a bank transfer, PayPal, or Bizum. Once you get here, we’ll sort out the rest of the payment.
Coliving Andorra is the perfect spot for digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and remote workers from everywhere. You’ll meet a diverse group, most aged between 25 to 45, but we welcome everyone looking to connect, collaborate, and create.
Join us for any part of our month-long retreat in June 2024. You can book for one week or multiple, each offering different retreat themes and focuses. Whether you’re in for one experience or more, there’s a spot just for you.
Whatever’s on your plate, we’ve got you covered. We cater to all sorts of diets—omnivore, vegetarian, vegan, you name it. Just give us a heads-up before you arrive!
From Mountain Hostel Tarter we invite you to join our e-mtb guided tours to discover the new paths and trails specially designed for e-bike in Grandvalira.
EVERY TUESDAY AND SATURDAY from 10am to 1pm. ONLY FOR HOSTEL GUESTS.
GRANDVALIRA E-BIKE
E-bike en Grandvalira desde Mountain Hostel Tarter
This summer 2023 saw the launch of the Grandvalira E-bike project, offering more than 90km of trails and single tacks. Now we not only enjoy Grandvalira in winter, but also in summer and on e-bike, from Encamp to Pas de la Casa, passing through all the sectors of Grandvalira. And we, as always, leave from the door of the hostel. We love it!
GRANDVALIRA E-BIKE TRAILS
E-bike by Mountain Hostel Tarter, Andorra
All the e-bike circuits in the Grandvalira resort have been signposted. Most of the circuits are circular, and there are also some more technical descents for more experienced riders. The routes are signposted according to difficulty:
40 km of green circuits, the easiest 30 km of blue circuits, which are a little more difficult 24 km of red and black circuits for the most expert and/or daring riders
The circuits are designed for e-bikes, and of course there are also charging points in all sectors. Oh, and also cleaning points with pressurised water, for the bike and for you, if you need it 😉 And also points with tools for basic repairs.
GRANDVALIRA E-BIKE PASS
Access to the resort is free, but if you want to take advantage of the open gondola lifts and save on batteries, there is an e-bike pass that includes 3 gondola lift rides in the Encamp (Funicamp), Canillo and Soldeu sectors. The price is €21.50 for adults and free for children up to 5 years old.
The lifts can be taken from 9am to 4:45pm.
Highly recommended. You can buy your bike pass HERE
WE INVITE YOU TO COME OUT WITH US
Andorra e-bike en Mountain Hostel Tarter
We go for a ride every Tuesday and every Saturday in July and August. From 10am to 1pm to discover these routes and enjoy our mountains in summer.
And we invite you to join our outings. Yes, we invite you. As a guest of the hostel you can join us, free of charge. Just join us on our outings and we will discover our paradise on an e-bike.
You can come with your own e-bike, or we can help you rent one for 59€ for half a day.
And yes, it is a gift just for you, for staying with us. And it is a gift for us to be able to share our paradise with you.
If you have booked accommodation with us, at MOUNTAIN HOSTEL TARTER, and you want to sign up for our Tuesday or Saturday departures, please send us an email to info@mountainhosteltarter.com at least 48 hours before departure.
If you haven’t made a reservation at the hostel yet, you can do it now. BOOK HERE
By the way, if you come with your bike, you know that we have all the free services for bikers and cyclists in Mountain Hostel Tarter; closed box for bikes, pressure wash and basic tools.
Andorra, a Cyclist’s Territory, spectacular mountain passes for cyclists.
Cycling in Andorra in summer is booming and that’s because Andorra is a cyclist’s territory. Andorra is a paradise for road cyclists, especially for climbers or those looking to train at altitude, with over 20 cycling passes in Andorra.
Cycling in Andorra. Vall de Ransol. Photo: @lebikestop
Cycling has arrived in Andorra to stay. Increasingly, more professional cyclists in Andorra are settling in Andorra and professional cycling teams are training in Andorra. Besides the Catalan Joaquim “Purito” Rodríguez, other active professional cyclists have chosen Andorra like Esteban Chaves, Dan Martin, Dani Moreno, or Jonathan Castroviejo, and members of the Movistar team like Marc Soler, Imanol Erviti, Carlos Betancur, or José Joaquín Rojas. There are also professional cyclists from the Michelton-Scott and Jumbo-Visma teams like Robert Gesink in Andorra. It is not surprising to see many of them training on the roads of Andorra.
Andorra, is a very attractive country for any cyclist and cycling enthusiasts, especially in summer, thanks to the geography of the country with numerous mountain passes for cyclists in Andorra, its roads, its altitude, and the possibility of cycling training at altitude in Andorra, and for the quality of life.
Andorra is known among cyclists for the difficulty of the numerous cycling mountain passes in Andorra that you can find, the spectacular beauty of the natural landscapes, and the richness of the cultural heritage, especially in Romanesque art.
Cycling in Andorra. Ascent to Port d’Envalira. Photo: @lebikestop
Furthermore, Andorran institutions are greatly promoting cycling in Andorra, improving roads with bike lanes, and signposting all the mountain passes, with information aimed at cyclists, and also at drivers. Hence, the institutional campaign: ANDORRA TERRITORY CYCLIST Many of the Andorran roads are specially designated for cycling, with asphalt in perfect condition for endurance bikes, equipped with informative panels about the characteristics of the cycling route in Andorra. As a picture is worth a thousand words, this video perfectly illustrates how cycling in Andorra is an unforgettable experience: https://youtu.be/HLFFhcQWRsY As you can see, the passion for cycling in Andorra is serious. Andorra is a paradise for cycling, especially in spring, summer, and autumn. Cyclists from all over the world travel through our mountain passes, undoubtedly one of the best ways to discover Andorra. Don’t miss out on trying your tour of Andorra by road bike.
Cycling routes in Andorra
In Andorra, you will find 21 mountain passes for cycling. It sounds easy… doesn’t it? Andorra is a cycling territory. And that’s why both the Vuelta a España and the Tour de France choose Andorra for some of their queen stages with mountain passes.
We have provided below some links with all the information about cycling routes in Andorra so you can perfectly plan your cycling days in Andorra.
This is the official cycling guide for Andorra, where you will find all the possible cycling routes in Andorra, with technical details for each cycling route in Andorra including distance, elevation, difficulty, and the % gradient of each section, as well as anecdotes about the route to enjoy the scenery. It also includes a QR code to download the route. Click here to download the official cycling guide for Andorra.
You also have all the online information with the technical sheet of the 21 cycling routes in Andorra, where you can filter by location for better planning of your cycling route in Andorra. Click here to access the official Andorra cycling site and get the technical sheets for the 21 cycling routes in Andorra, and where you can download the route for each cycling itinerary in Andorra.
Cycling Routes in Andorra
CYCLING EVENTS IN ANDORRA
Every summer, 3 major cycling events in Andorra take place:
This is a local cyclo-tourism event in Andorra, with over 40 editions. A must-attend event for all cycling enthusiasts who want to discover Andorra by bike. It usually takes place on the first weekend of July, and offers 4 cycling routes in Andorra, ranging from 1 to 4 stars, depending on the difficulty. The routes vary from 27 km to 109 km for intermediate to advanced cyclists, facing 4 high mountain passes: Coll de la Rabassa, Coll de la Comella, Collada de Beixalís, and Coma d’Arcalís. Check out this video for a glimpse of La Volta als Ports d’Andorra, and you’ll likely be tempted to try it in the next edition.
La Volta als Ports d’Andorra
So every cyclist can find their ideal route in Andorra. On this link, you can see the 4 routes, with all the technical details and also how to register: https://www.voltaalsports.com/es/inscripcion/volta-als-ports-d-andorra/ An unmissable event in the world of cyclo-tourism in Andorra.
Joaquim Rodríguez Oliver, known to all as “Purito,” organizes every year “La Purito” in Andorra, a cyclo-tourism event that covers the main mountain passes in Andorra. In general, La Purito takes place on the first Sunday of August. La Purito is famous for following the same route as the legendary queen stage of the 2015 Vuelta a España, the eleventh stage, considered by many as the hardest stage of The Vuelta. That year, Purito finished it, but the stage victory went to Mikel Landa. Likewise, Purito has designed 3 versions of this stage for “La Purito” in Andorra to make it accessible to all cyclists. Just choose your challenge. Check out the different La Purito routes in Andorra. More information on La Purito and registration here. Although only 5 editions have been held, La Purito is already a well-established cycling event in Andorra and one of the most awaited in the cycling calendar.
In 2019, Andorra hosted La Vuelta a España on September 1st. On September 1st, we were able to witness in Andorra the 9th stage of La Vuelta, which was entirely in Andorra. A must-see event in Andorra for cycling enthusiasts, to see the best professional cyclists in the world up close. And undoubtedly, a route to try, even in stages, for cycling lovers.
In 2021, the Tour de France passed through Andorra. On July 11, 2021, Andorra la Vella was the stage for the end of the 15th stage of the Tour de France 2021. This stage started from Céret, and the best cyclists in the world arrived in Andorra via the Pas de la Casa (border between France and Andorra) to reach Andorra la Vella, passing in front of our house, the Mountain Hostel Tarter.
The Tour de France 2021 passed through Andorra, in the 15th and 16th stages of the 108th edition of the Tour de France. On July 11, the best cyclists in the world arrived in Andorra, on July 12 they rested in our small country, and on July 13, 2021, they left again from the Pas de la Casa.
American Sepp Kuss from Jumbo-Visma won this 15th stage of the Tour de France, arriving in Andorra, his home, after a spectacular escape. Nevertheless, Tadej Pogacar from UAE Team Emirates renewed his yellow jersey in Andorra.
At Mountain Hostel Tarter, we are cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. That’s why we offer all the services a cyclist needs when away from home. It’s no coincidence that we have earned the bike-friendly quality label, as an accommodation for cyclists in Andorra. We also have the Andorran Government’s pictogram as a hostel specialized in hosting cyclists.
EVERYTHING FOR YOUR BIKE
Of course, we have all the services a cyclist needs for their bike, because we know your bike is as important, if not more, than you! At Mountain Hostel Tarter, you can use our locked box to store your bike while not in use, with individual and group locks. You also have access to our workshop space, with basic tools for assembling your bike upon arrival, for simple repairs, or just to check your bike and get it ready for the next day. Of course, there is an air pump available for you. If you want to clean it, in our washing area, you can use the high-pressure washer whenever you need, and paper towels to dry your bike thoroughly after washing.
Free services for cyclists at Mountain Hostel Tarter
If, on the other hand, you prefer to travel light, at Mountain Hostel Tarter, we can help you rent a bike for your cycling days in Andorra. We know all the specialized stores in the country and will surely find a bike suited to your needs and expectations, including road bikes.
EVERYTHING FOR YOU, CYCLIST
At Mountain Hostel Tarter, you’ll find all the amenities and services of a 5-star hostel for cyclists and athletes like you. From group rooms for 4, 5, and 6 people (shared rooms for those on a budget), to private double rooms:
Private double room at Mountain Hostel Tarter
In our large, open, shared kitchen, you can prepare any meals you want, so you can stick to your preferred diet. The kitchen is fully equipped, with everything you need to cook and eat whatever you want, whenever you want.
Large shared kitchen at Mountain Hostel Tarter
The best part? Our outdoor pool-jacuzzi. After finishing your cycling route in Andorra, or your daily workout, the best way to relax your muscles is in our jacuzzi, with hot water and a hydromassage. And with spectacular views, in the heart of the mountains.
Terrace with outdoor jacuzzi pool at Mountain Hostel Tarter
BOOK HERE your bed or room, and if you stay more than 7 nights, you can benefit from a 10% discount on the total of your booking.
Looking for a house for cyclists in Andorra? This is your house. You can rent Mountain Hostel Tarter exclusively, exclusively for a cycling stage in Andorra in a group, or for your cycling team. This way you have the entire house, whole and exclusive, for you and your cycling group. To enjoy all the facilities and services of Mountain Hostel Tarter exclusively. A rustic and cozy house, in the middle of the mountains, in Andorra, at 1,750 meters altitude, with an equipped kitchen and outdoor jacuzzi pool.
Mountain Hostel Tarter, at 1,750 m altitude with all the amenities
Mountain Hostel Tarter is a borda, a typical mountain house in Andorra, in El Tarter, over 200 years old, fully renovated and equipped with all the comforts for a pleasant stay. Check out our photo section. For more + INFO, write to us at info@mountainhosteltarter.com
Practical guide to enjoy your ski Easter Holidays 2023 in Andorra. The 9 best things to do in Easter in Andorra
April in Andorra is synonymous with good weather, sun and good temperatures, but also snow. So here is our proposal for a ski Easter Holidays in Andorra.
1. Skiing and snowboarding in Grandvalira-Andorra during Easter 2023
Surely you’ve heard of Grandvalira-Andorra, the largest ski resort in the Pyrenees, with more than 210km of slopes at your feet, with modern, high-capacity ski lifts and high-quality facilities and services. Whether you are an expert skier or snowboarder, or it’s the first time you ski in your life, this is an experience you cannot miss if you come to Andorra in winter or Easter. At Mountain Hostel Tarter we have everything ready and we make it very easy for you. We are also right in front of Grandvalira, in the sector of El Tarter. A stone’s throw away.
Mountain Hostel Tarter, 500 meters far away from Grandvalira- El Tarter
If you are an expert, you can choose any of our ski packages at Grandvalira, which include accommodation and ski pass at Grandvalira, also in Easter. It’s our star package: SLEEP & RIDE, which includes accommodation at Mountain Hostel Tarter and Grandvalira ski pass for as many days you want. If you are new with this matter, don’t worry, we will prepare a customized Grandvalira ski pack to make it all very easy and you can enjoy it to the fullest: accommodation at Mountain Hostel Tarter, ski pass at Grandvalira, ski or snowboard lessons with private instructor or group classes, lunch on slopes, ski equipment rental … everything you want, we have it. We love to ski in Grandvalira…and don’t miss your ski Easter Holidays in Andorra.
2. Snowshoeing through the Vall d’Incles in Andorra
It is not the adrenaline, but it’s the majesty of the landscape that makes this an unforgettable experience. You do not need to have experience or a great physical form. It is only a walk, but through a splendid, monumental valley, and beautiful in winter. It’s a must be.
Vall d’Incles in winter
The Incles Valley is a few meters far away from the Mountain Hostel Tarter, very easy access from the hostel. If you want to go your way, you only have to rent snowshoes for € 10 a day. Or if you prefer to sign up for one of our outings, with a guide, you can do it from € 45 per day. + INFO HERE
3. Cross-country skiing or splitboarding in Andorra
If snowshoeing is a small thing for you, and if you have a medium-high level of skiing or snowboarding, then yes or yes you have to try cross-country skiing in Andorra, or go for a walk with the splitboard.
Cross-country skiing in Andorra from Mountain Hostel Tarter
If you do not have much knowledge about snow, types of snow, and the risk of avalanches, or do not know the area, we recommend going out with a guide. And we know the best guides in Andorra. Just tell us and we’ll arrange it. To reach the highest peaks of Andorra and to run by virgin faces, is a gem. + INFO HERE
4. “Sa Terrasseta”, the best terrace in Andorra
After an exahusting day in the mountains, we recommend you stop by “Sa Terrasseta”, the hostel’s terrace.
Our food truck serves the best hamburgers in ttown. The best place to get your strength back and have a drink, in the open air, in the middle of the mountain with wonderful views of Grandvalira and the mountains.
In addition, this Easter 2023, coincides with the “closing” of the winter season in Sa Terrasseta, with some special events and live music. Here is our Insta to keep you updated; Sa Terrasseta
It’s an important part of a ski Easter Holidays in Andorra.
5. Whirlpool session in the outdoor hot tub of Mountain Hostel Tarter, with hot water and mountain views.
A picture is worth a thousand words:
Outdoor swim spa at Mountain Hostel Tarter with mountain views
It sounds good, right? Well, it will be better when you explain to your friends that you have taken a whirlpool bath in our outdoor hot tub in the mountains. Yes, as you hear it. At Mountain Hostel Tarter we have an outdoor pool-hot tub, on the upper terrace, with spectacular views of the mountain and the Grandvalira ski slopes. And of course with hot water, to enjoy it even on snowy and cold days. But beware! We warn you: it will be easy to enter, but not to leave, you will want to stay-in there all day …
And the jewel in the crown is the new Finnish sauna with real wood fire. A unique experience.
6. The best après-ski party in Andorra, in L’Abarset
L’Abarset and its large terrace is undoubtedly the best après-ski of Grandvalira and Andorra. Every Saturday, starting at 4pm, the party begins in L’Abarset, on the outdoor terrace, with artists and DJs of international renown throughout the season. An appointment that cannot be missed. The best way to end a good day on the slopes, and among friends. And this 2 minutes’ walk from the Mountain Hostel Tarter …
The best Après-ski in Andorra, in L’Abarset
7. Afternoon relaxing in the warmth of the fireplace in the chill area of Mountain Hostel Tarter..
We understand very well if you want avoid parties and shopping. Because as at home, nowhere. And in our chill area, in Mountain Hostel Tarter, with comfortable bean bags and sofas, television, reading, board games,… it is very easy to be enchanted with the fire and the heat of our fireplace that we light every evening during the winter. After an intense day on the mountains, after a swim in our outdoor pool-hot tub and a good hot shower, relax in one of our bean bags, chatting with friends or reading a book, the warmth of the fireplace is more than recommended. It is food for the soul.
Fireplace al Mountain Hostel Tarter
8. An afternoon of shopping in Andorra, and have a drink in the old town of Andorra la Vella
It’s the topic! Go to Andorra for shopping. The truth is that it does not hurt to take a walk through the main commercial axis of the country. In a single street, you will find everything: fashion, sports, technology, perfumery, pharmacy … whatever you want, you will surely find it. The best? Take a walk through the old town of Andorra la Vella, with pedestrian alleyways, old houses with stone walls and slate roof, historic buildings, etc … It is a neighborhood where new bars and restaurants are opening with a lot of charm to snack and drink
Urban center of Andorra La Vella and Escaldes-Engordany
9. Lunch or dinner at NØR RESTAURANT
Our meeting point, both in the evenings for drinks and snacks and for dinner. Next to the Mountain Hostel Tarter. It’s our favourite. You can tell, can’t you?
The NØR RESTAURANT is a new restaurant in Andorra where they cook with wood and smoke. A restaurant concept that combines innovation and tradition in equal parts, where smoke and fire give a unique identity to all the dishes. All the dishes, including the smoked meats, are homemade, with top quality ingredients and meat from the Pyrenees. And let’s not forget the excellent wine pairing they offer, with carefully selected wines to accompany each dish. It is an explosion for the senses, where the most important thing is the quality of each dish and enjoying them in good company and with good music! Attention to their playlist!
New restaurant NØR RESTAURANT in Andorra, cuisine based on fire and smoke with top quality ingredients and Pyrenean meat. Here you have their instagram to get you started: NØR RESTAURANT
At Mountain Hostel Tarter, your health and the
health of our staff comes first. These are the steps we
take to fulfill our commitment to you in preventing Covid-19.
On Friday the 3rd July 2020 we re-open our hostel, after the forced stop because of Covid-19. Finally, the to meet you again has come and we are already excited. So this is our covid-19 prevention commitment to you.
Although the essence of our hostel is the same,
something has changed in these months, and we want to tell you about it.
At Mountain Hostel Tarter, your health, well-being and safety come first, as does that of our staff. Here, we explain the measures we have taken to fulfill our commitment to cleanliness and well-being in our hostel.
HOW WILL THE HOSTEL WORK NOW?
All the
spaces and services of the hostel will be in operation, except the sauna, for
the moment, following the recommendation of the Ministry of Health of
the Andorra Government.
In addition, we will have a limited maximum capacity, in order to ensure the recommended distance of 1.5 meters between guests who are not from the same travel group. Even so, be sure to bring your mask, since its use is mandatory inside the hostel.
We also ask you,
as far as possible, to make a prior reservation. This way
we can better organize ourselves to apply all the protocols that we introduced
for the prevention of Covid-19. So, when you book, once
the reservation is confirmed, we will send you the instructions for check-in,
so that when you arrive at the hostel we have to exchange as few items as
possible at the reception.
WHAT DO WE DO?
Every day we start our working days remembering
how important cleanliness is to our health and that of our guests.
So we have prepared ourselves in a very
demanding way on cleaning and hygiene protocols for all our spaces. We were
already tough before with cleaning … imagine now! And we continue doing it
day by day, very aware of the covid-19, coordinated with local authorities and
following the guidelines of the Ministry of Health of the Andorra
Government and the World Health Organization.
Our commitment to you in the prevention of Covid-19 is very important to us.
In the rooms
In the rooms, we use effective cleaning and
disinfection products against the virus, and we have developed an even more
exhaustive cleaning and disinfection protocol, if possible, to clean the rooms.
Especially when a guest leaves and before the next one arrives, paying special
attention to frequent contact elements and spraying disinfectant on all
surfaces.
Furthermore, disinfection of bedding is
guaranteed. All bedding is washed above 60ºC and tumble dried at temperatures
close to 100ºC.
Of course, the room key is also disinfected
every time we give it to you, or you return it to us.
In common areas
In common areas we have increased the frequency
of cleaning and use special disinfection products (viricide), especially in the
living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and terrace, paying special
attention to surfaces and elements of frequent contact.
We have also installed disinfection stations,
equipped with disinfecting gel for hands, paper and a disinfecting spray for
surfaces. Even suitable for surfaces and food items such as kitchenware. The
idea is that you can disinfect the furniture, surfaces and utensils that you
use, before and after use, for your own peace of mind.
In our workspaces
Our back office is also important, and we have been stepped up the cleaning and disinfection in our spaces and in our work tools, as part of our covid-19 prevention commitment to you.
WHAT WILL YOU HAVE TO
DO?
Very easy, just 4 things! DISTANCE | HANDS | MASK | DISINFECTION
DISTANCE
Try to keep the minimum distance of 1.5 meters
between hostel guests who are not in your travel group. Especially in the
common areas of the hostel.
HANDS
Remember to wash your hands frequently, between
30 and 40 seconds, all parts of the hand, with hot water and soap. In addition,
we provide hand sanitizing gel at various points within the hostel.
MASK
Remember to bring your own mask, since its use
is mandatory in the common areas of the hostel.
DISINFECTION
For your safety and your own peace of mind, at
the disinfection station we provide you, 24 hours a day, the necessary products
so that you can disinfect yourself the furniture or utensils in common use,
before and after using them.
Easy, right? In this way, we will guarantee
everyone’s health while we stay together in the hostel. Count on us to prevent
Covid-19. And we are sure that we count on your collaboration for the safety
and well-being of all in the hostel. True?
Welcome home again! Welcome to Mountain Hostel
Tarter!
You can follow the recommendations and advice of the Andorra Government on how to prevent Covid-19, on the official website https://www.govern.ad/recomanacions
Andorra, the paradise of mountain biking, especially enduro. What is enduro in Andorra like? Check out this video we made for you:
Wild mountains, enduro MTB trails in Andorra, for all levels and scarcely traveled, spectacular mountain landscapes, peaks with impressive panoramic views, mountain lakes where the bravest can take a dip to cool off… Andorra is the paradise of Mountain Biking.
Mountain Bike Enduro MTB from Mountain Hostel Tarter
Enduro MTB holidays in Andorra
At Mountain Hostel Tarter we are fans of mountain biking and enduro. There are a lot of enduro MTB trails in Andorra that you can start from the front door. We will be happy to explain our favorite routes to you and some of our secret trails…
We have everything for your enduro MTB holidays in Andorra. We offer you:
ACCOMMODATION AT MOUNTAIN HOSTEL TARTER
The nights of accommodation you want at Mountain Hostel Tarter. The latest generation hostel in Andorra. Remember that from 7 nights or more you can enjoy a 10% discount on accommodation at Mountain Hostel Tarter.
Double rooms, or for groups of 4, 5, and 6 people at Mountain Hostel Tarter
ENDURO MTB GUIDE IN ANDORRA
Guided enduro MTB trails in Andorra, with transfers included. Our certified local guides know every inch of the enduro descents in Andorra, some with almost 2,000 meters of elevation loss. But don’t worry, the guide adapts to the level of the group. There are options for everyone.
In Andorra, when we talk about enduro MTB it’s not very long distances. They can range from 15 km to 40 km. The positive elevation gain is usually between 300m and 500m, but we have spectacular descents ranging from 900m to 1,900m of negative elevation. Among the forests, you can find all kinds of trails, very local tracks opened by local riders, spectacular “single tracks” that pass by peaks and lakes, freeride between ski slopes, some more technical sections, and long descents. Authentic ALL MOUNTAIN!
Guided MTB enduro routes Andorra by Mountain Hostel Tarter
BIKE AND E-MOUNTAIN BIKE RENTAL
Bike rental. We help you rent the bike you need from all the local shops.
Just write to us at info@mountainhosteltarter.com, explain your plan (availability, number of people, days of the route, if you want a guide or not, if you want to rent a bike, etc.) and we will prepare a customized budget to fit your idea as much as possible. This is one of the most booked packages by our guests and rider friends: enduro MTB holidays in Andorra, with a guide.
Mountain Hostel Tarter, bike-friendly accommodation. Official accommodation for cyclists and bikers.
Mountain Hostel Tarter, bike-friendly accommodation in Andorra
At Mountain Hostel Tarter we are a bike-friendly accommodation. We have everything for cyclists and riders, and especially for your bike, and it’s completely free. Because we know your bike is as important as you are. In addition, we have the official Bikefriendly quality label, which guarantees our services and facilities for cyclists:
At Mountain Hostel Tarter you have a bike storage room to leave your bike safely when you’re not using it. It is a locked box with individual and group locks.
Bike storage box at Mountain Hostel Tarter, free.
WORKSHOP SPACE
You have a mechanical stand with all the necessary tools to check your bike before each ride or even fix a small breakdown… Also air for the wheels.
WASHING AREA
You can wash your bike after each ride. At Mountain Hostel Tarter you have a karcher to pressure wash your bike and paper to dry it.
Pressure washing for bikes at Mountain Hostel Tarter
WASHING MACHINE AND DRYER FOR YOUR CLOTHES
What, you arrive all dirty? Don’t worry, we have a washing machine and dryer so that every day you have your gear ready for the next day.
Take a look at all our services at Mountain Hostel Tarter. You will surely lack nothing for your perfect enduro MTB holidays in Andorra.
The 5-star hostel of Andorra
We are a hostel, yes. But 5 stars. Why? Because you have all the comforts you need for perfect enduro MTB holidays in Andorra.
Every day you can enjoy our heated outdoor pool, with hot water and hydromassage and stunning mountain views, in a privileged setting. It is the warrior’s rest. You can relax all your muscles in the hydromassages of our swim-spa. It’s worth it.
Swim-Spa pool at Mountain Hostel Tarter for after the day of riding
You can’t miss our barbecue. You can use it whenever you want.
A good reason to spend a good afternoon with friends, after the ride, after the bath in the swim-spa hydromassage, having some beers on the terrace at sunset… How about it?
Outdoor barbecue at Mountain Hostel Tarter
At Mountain Hostel Tarter, without a doubt, you will enjoy the best enduro MTB holidays in Andorra. Contact us and we will prepare your enduro MTB holidays in Andorra tailored for you. This is our contact email: info@mountainhosteltarter.com
The best hiking routes in Andorra, from Mountain Hostel Tarter, the cutting-edge mountain refuge in Andorra
Hiking in Andorra: wild and spectacular mountain landscapes in Andorra.
In summer, Andorra is a paradise for hiking and trekking.
Being a small country, covering 468 km2, Andorra, the country of the Pyrenees, offers a great variety of hiking routes for all tastes, from family outings with children, medium-mountain hikes for enthusiasts and mountain lovers with no difficulty, to routes for the most demanding trailrunning training.
Moreover, Andorra has 3 natural parks: Sorteny Natural Park, Comapedrosa Natural Park, and Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley Natural Park, the latter being UNESCO World Heritage.
In short, Andorra is the paradise for hiking, trekking, and trailrunning. This is evidenced by the annual success of the legendary Andorra Ultratrail mountain race and the numerous mountain races held each year in Andorra, some even within the global mountain racing calendar.
At Mountain Hostel Tarter, we want to bring you the best of Andorra for us: discovering Andorra from the mountains, and enjoying extraordinary landscapes that you won’t be able to erase from your memory after your time in the mountains of Andorra.
Hiking routes near Mountain Hostel Tarter, the perfect base camp for your trekking routes in Andorra.
Mountain Hostel Tarter is the perfect mountain refuge in Andorra, in El Tarter, in the heart of the Principality of Andorra, where you can have the base camp, from which to start or finish the best hiking routes in Andorra.
Summer terrace, with barbecue at Mountain Hostel Tarter
For hikers following the GR, from Spain to France or vice versa and undertaking multi-day treks, Mountain Hostel Tarter is the perfect refuge in Andorra for a night (or more! If you want to rest) from which to connect with the Refuge de Ruhle in France.
Mountain Hostel Tarter is located right halfway between 2 spectacular valleys in Andorra: the Valley of Incles, which connects with France and Grau Roig, and the Valley of Ransol which connects with other valleys like La Vall del Riu, Montaup, and Sorteny.
To the east of Mountain Hostel Tarter, we have the splendid Valley of Incles, where just a 10-minute walk begins amazing hiking routes leading to the lakes of Juclar, Pic d’Escobes, the lake and Pico de Siscaró, Pic de la Cabaneta, the lakes of Fontargent, and the lake of Cabana Sorda… among others.
To the west of Mountain Hostel Tarter, lies the Valley of Ransol from where you can ascend the legendary Pic de la Serrera and Pic del Estanyó and even reach the Vall del Riu or the Valley of Sorteny.
Mountain Hostel Tarter: the cutting-edge mountain refuge in Andorra
Dormitories for 4 people at Mountain Hostel Tarter
Mountain Hostel Tarter is a cutting-edge mountain hostel, located in a borda over 200 years old, a mountain house with typical Andorran and Pyrenean architecture. A fully renovated house, in the style of a mountain refuge, but with all the amenities for a warm and comfortable stay after a tough day in the mountains. A mountain refuge in Andorra perfect for a good hot shower, eating to your liking, resting, and sleeping well after spending the day in the Andorran mountains. Although you can’t leave without trying our swim spa, our outdoor pool with jacuzzi and hot water. It’s the recovery you deserve after a day in the mountains. Here you can see the hostel, our rooms, and services.
From Mountain Hostel Tarter, we recommend our favorite routes. Hiking routes in Andorraby difficulty and time, near Mountain Hostel Tarter or with a start or end at Mountain Hostel Tarter.
Easy hiking routes in Andorra, Valley of Incles and Gall de Bosc Path:
Ideal for going out with children or for those who like to go running or take a walk, without excesses. We recommend 2 paths. The first is the Valley of Incles, with a trail that includes explanatory panels about the flora, fauna, and biodiversity in the Valley of Incles, as well as explanations about typical mountain constructions.
The second is the Gall de Bosc Path that goes from Soldeu to Canillo. A very entertaining path, with a wooden bridge and interesting views of the mountains ofthe Valley of Canillo. With a bit of luck, you might see the Gall de Bosc, an endangered protected species that very few have the privilege of seeing.
The Valley of Incles is just a 10-minute walk from Mountain Hostel Tarter, and the Gall de Bosc Path starts in Tarter, 5 minutes on foot from Mountain Hostel Tarter.
Vall d’Incles, 10 minutes from Mountain Hostel Tarter
Moderate Hiking Routes in Andorra, for a half-day or a relaxing day in the mountains:
As a medium-level route, from Mountain Hostel Tarter we recommend:
The Five Lakes Route in the Valley of Incles (Andorra): a circular route, starting from Mountain Hostel Tarter towards Entor, you follow the trail that takes you to the Querol Lake, Ibones de las Salamandres, Cabana Sorda Lake, Anrodat Lake, and Isla Lake. For those who want more, (!!!much more!!!) this route can continue to the Fontargent Lakes (France) and return to the Valley of Incles by passing through the Port de l’Alba and the Juclar Lakes and continue the descent to the Valley of Incles to return to Mountain Hostel Tarter.
For the more daring and those not afraid of heights, we suggest the Pic d’Escobes, a very airy peak near the Juclar Lakes, which can be accessed by climbing directly via the Juclar path from the Valley of Incles.
For more aerial views, we recommend starting from the Port d’Envalira towards the Pic Maià and traversing the ridges to the Pas de les Vaques. After that, descend towards the Sicaró Lake and the Valley of Incles, a route of little difficulty but with magnificent views from the ridges of the Andorran mountains.
Long Hiking Routes in Andorra, Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley
Our favorite long-distance hiking route in Andorra is the one that traverses the Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, a Natural Park that was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Starting from Sant Julià de Lòria, Andorra la Vella, or Escaldes-Engordany, this route reaches the Pessons Glacial Cirque in Grau Roig.
There are no words to describe the majesty of the various landscapes on this route, from high mountains, valley floors, rivers, lakes, and even a glacial cirque. A journey often accompanied by marmots or horses and cows grazing in the meadows.
A perfect route for trailrunners.
Consult us for availability to drop you off at the starting point or pick you up at the finishing point, or to go get your car at the starting point.
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Peaks of Andorra: Serrera, Estanyó, and Comapedrosa
Andorra has 65 peaks over 2,500 m in altitude. Incredible, right?
The highest mountain is the Pic de Comapedrosa which, with an altitude of 2,942 m, is a must for summit collectors.
But our favorite peaks in Andorra, accessible from Mountain Hostel Tarter, are the Pic de la Serrera at 2,912 m and the Pic de l’Estanyó at 2,915 m.
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GR of Andorra: Long-Distance Trails
Up to 5 long-distance trails (GR) traverse the mountains of Andorra.
GR-11: the great Pyrenees route that crosses the Pyrenees from the southern side between the Cantabrian and the Mediterranean. Mountain Hostel Tarter is located at the base of this trail in its 8A to 11A section connecting La Coma de Ransol with the Valley of Incles.
GR-7: the long-distance hiking trail that crosses the Pyrenees from east to south.
GRP: the tour around a country. The GRP of Andorra is a circular hiking route around Andorra with a length of about 120 km, passing through the Valley of Incles, just a few meters from Mountain Hostel Tarter, the ideal place to shower, cook comfortably, rest, and recover for the next stages.
Cross-border GR 1: The 3 Nations Route, is a circular itinerary of almost 24 hours of walking that starts and ends in El Serrat (Ordino) and passes through Andorra, Spain, and France.
Cross-border GR 2: The Lakes Tour is a circular route of almost 14 hours of walking, which develops through Andorra and France itineraries, passing through the Port d’Incles, an ideal moment to descend to the Valley of Incles and spend the night at Mountain Hostel Tarter.
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For stays of 7 nights or more, a 10% discount is applied until November 30.
Transport: If you stay at Mountain Hostel Tarter, consult our availability to assist you to the start of the trail or to pick you up at the end.
Mountain Guide Booking: If you are interested in having a mountain guide in Andorra for yourself or your group, send your inquiry to info@mountainhosteltarter.com. Otherwise, we can also advise you on hiking routes in Andorra, their duration and difficulty, as well as provide you with a map of Andorra’s trails (extra cost).
Alpify: The safety app that allows, in case of emergency, the user to send their exact location to rescue teams. Download Alpify here.
Andorra Trails Guide:official guide from the Government of the Principality of Andorra, where most of the hiking trails in Andorra are listed and analyzed in convenient sheets to carry in your backpack. Download the Andorra Trails Guide here.
Mountain Guide:detailed official guide from the Government of Andorra with all activities in Andorra’s natural environment. Download the Andorra Mountain Guide.
Mountain Hostel Tarter the best place to stay in Andorra, while you are looking for work and accommodation in Andorra for the winter season.
Mountain Hostel Tarter is the perfect place to stay for your arrival time in Andorra, while you’re looking for rent a flat, or in the process of getting your work visa.
Furthermore, for being a Grandvalira worker, you can take advantage of the best price at Mountain Hostel Tarter. 17€ per person per day. It doesn’t matter if it’s working day or weekend. This offer is available until the 24th November 2016. After that we can offer 10% discount from the official price.
Welcome to Mountain Hostel Tarter!
The Andorra’s hostel situated in El Tarter, 200 meters away from Grandvalira – El Tater.
Mountain Hostel Tarter is a unique establishment in Andorra, designed to offer what we usually look out for when we’re travelling: a comfy and practical place to stay, in a warm and friendly atmosphere. You’ll be staying at a sustainable hostel, where we use solar power, and other energy saving methods, and we contribute to recycling.
Rooms
Your own space, in a shared room
Mountain Hostel Tarter is a hostel where rooms and facilities are shared. There are rooms for 5 people (2 bunks and an individual bed), and rooms for 4 people (2 bunks). Each bed has its own reading light, electric socket and locker. You can bring your own padlock or buy one for 2€ at the hostel. You’ll see the mountains through all our windows… and the sky! And there’s free Wi-Fi in all the rooms!
Services & Facilities
A small universe, at your reach
Modern facilities with toilets and showers (also shared, but with individual cubicles). Hot water 24h. We rent clean towels for €2,00.
Diner room with modern kitchen, fully equipped, to prepare all meals, and with snack and drink machine. Enjoy tea and coffee for free!
Living room with fireplace, sofas, bean-bags, TV, books, board games and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi available in the entire hostel, rooms included.
Laundry service: wash and dry machine (about 4kg for 6€)
Ski locker and boot dryer.
It’s the perfect place to stay, in an easy, practical, comfortable and sustainable way, where you’ll meet and share experiences with other travellers, and enjoy a warm and homely stay.
The perfect combo: Hostel in Andorra + 3 bike parks: Bike Park SOLDEU, VALLNORD Bike Park and Bike Park LA MOLINA.
Mountain Hostel Tarter is the only new generation hostel in Andorra, specially prepared for bikers, with all the necessary services for that the biker and his bike are completely comfortable. We’re honoured to be part of the official “Bikefriendly” accommodation group of Andorra.
At Mountain Hostel Tarter you’ll find the following services, free of charge for bikers: Bike room, locked individually or by groups, garage area with tools, bike wash area with high pressure hose, basic spare parts, Bike Park info, cross-country route map for XC and Enduro, guide hiring, MTB lessons booking, road and cross-country and endure and downhill bikes hiring in Andorra…
Basically the ideal place to stay in Andorra wether you’re alone or in a group. If you come alone, it’s the perfect place to meet other Bike fanatics like yourself, and share opinions, tricks, advises, and why not find new Bike Park buddies. If you’re coming over with a group of friends to Andorra, you’ll feel completely at home at Mountain Hostel Tarter, in our 4, 5 or 6 person rooms, shared kitchen, BBQ on the terrace, free Wi-Fi , etc… Perfect areas to rest after an intense day at the Bike Parks, with a beer on a hammock with a stunning mountain view, and getting some food cooked on the BBQ…
Only 2km away from Mountain Hostel Tarter, in Soldeu village (ANDORRA), is the Bike Park Soldeu, designed by Oscar Sáiz.
Bike Park Soldeu opens from July 2nd to September 25th. The Bike Park Soldeu timetable is from 10am to 6pm.
There are 13 tracks at Bike Park Soldeu, suitable for all levels, varying from 2,5 km to 6km the longest. The highest starting point is 2.450m (top of Solana chairlift) going down to 1.800m of Soldeu Village. To access the Bike Park Soldeu, take the Soldeu Cable car (TC8 Soldeu), and then the Solana Chairlift (TSD6) for further tracks. This chairlift is shut during the week days from the 13th to the 27th of September.
Tracks – Bike Park Soldeu
Check out the Bike Park Soldeu tracks here. You can download these tracks, although they’re perfectly signed all over the Bike Park Soldeu. Start getting used to some of the track names that the locals use so often: “parabólicas”, “connection”, “nou obac”, “rollercoaster”, etc… all of with their unique features. Our favourite is the infamous “cova”. Let us know which your favourite is!
Services – Bike Park Soldeu
Bike Park Soldeu also offers a free bike-wash area, at the bottom of the cable-car building, and a repair-area with basic tools, for fine tuning or simple part changing.
Hire a bike and protections at Bike Park Soldeu, and get a lesson from their MTB school, with the specialized MTB instructors. To hire a bike, we suggest you book it in advance.
Prices – Bike Park Soldeu
Through Mountain Hostel Tarter you’ll get the best deal for accommodation and Bike Park Soldeu lift pass included. Starting from 2 days Bike Park Soldeu pass for €35 per day. Book this special offer for bikers here.
For bikers who live close by Andorra but with little time, here’s our best deal: 2 days Bike Park pass and just 1 night from €53. You can book this special deal here.
If you want a customized package of Bike Park Soldeu passes, with less or more days of Bike Park Soldeu, or even combine both Andorra’s Bike Parks (Soldeu and Vallnord), send us your request to info@mountainhosteltarter.com and we’ll sort out your Bike Park package at the best price.
Bike Park Soldeu can be proud to offer a perfect and daily maintenance to all its tracks, thanks to a dedicated and persistent team of “bike patrols”, who look after the whole Bike Park Soldeu to the last small detail. You’ll avoid the long lift queues of other Bike Parks too. Bike Park Soldeu is definitely a hidden gem for bikers. A must try. No regrets.
Events – Bike Park Soldeu
This summer 2016, Bike Park Soldeu will be holding 3 editions of the famous “Cronocova”. Cronocova is an open race which consists of riding downhill the most popular track of the Bike Park Soldeu, the “Cova”, while being timed. For free. It’s perfect to test yourself, or see how you do against your buddies and other bikers who take part of the Cronocova. Prizes and goodies for all participants. Here are the dates:
Vallnord Bike Park is located in La Massana (ANDORRA), 18km away from Mountain Hostel Tarter, 20 minute drive. Designed by the local rider Cédric Gracia.
Vallnord Bike Park opens from June 17th to September 11th. From then onwards, only weekends until October 12th.
Vallnord Bike Park opens from 10am to 6pm.
Tracks – Vallnord Bike Park
Vallnord Bike Park is divided in DH, FourCross and Woodpark.
It has different level Downhill tracks, and the official Mountain Bike World Cup tracks are also available.
The Four Cross area is a circuit specially prepared for a simultaneous descent of 4 riders at once, which hosted the World Cups of 2008 and 2009. A circuit suited to the best riders, with big jumps, big walls, making it a very technical descent. It is 500 metres, right beside the La Carbonera Chairlift.
The Woodpark is a circuit of bridges, jumps, hits and bumps, accessed by Serra II del Pla de la Cot chairlift, right under the same lift. Around this area a few more tracks have been built which also adds new jumps and bridges, so be careful!
Services – Bike Park Vallnord
There’s a free bike-wash area at the bottom of the La Massana cable car, and in the same town of La Massana there are multiple shops which hire bikes and protections
Prices – Vallnord Bike Park
At Mountain Hostel Tarter you’ll get the best deal for accommodation and Vallnord Bike Park pass included, from 2 days Bike Park lift pass from €35 per day. Book here this special offer for bikers.
For bikers who live close by Andorra but with little time, here’s our best deal: 2 day Bike Park pass and just 1 night accommodation from €53. Book here this great deal.
If you want a customized package of Bike Park Soldeu passes, with less or more days of Bike Park Soldeu, or even combine both Andorra’s Bike Parks (Soldeu and Vallnord), send us your request to info@mountainhosteltarter.com and we’ll sort out your Bike Park package at the best price.
Events – Vallnord Bike Park
This year 2016, Vallnord prepares to welcome back the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup on September 2016 in La Massana (ANDORRA). The events of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup to be held in Vallnord on 3 and 4 September will be downhill and cross-country.
For Vallnord, and Andorra and is the 5th time that hosts a mountain bike race of this level. The UCI has already trust Vallnord Pal-Arinsal, and Andorra, in 2008 for the first time. Thanks to the success of that organization and public UCI Mountain Bike World Cup 2008, the UCI opted again for Vallnord Bike Park in 2009 and 2013. But the star event was last year, when in 2015 Vallnord held World Championships Mountain Bike and Trial. Again, organizational and public success made Andorra and Vallnord will celebrate an UCI Mountain Bike World Cup race for 2016, 2017 and 2018. Thus, the world elite in the world of downhill and cross-country will be present in Andorra from 1 to 4 September 2016, in a week full of adrenalin and emotions. Book now your accommodation for the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup 2016 in Vallnord (ANDORRA) at Mountain Hostel Tarter:
La Molina Bike Park is located in the Catalan Pyrenees, near Puigcerdà (SPAIN).
It’s a 60km drive (1hour) from Mountain Hostel Tarter.
La Molina Bike Park offers 9 downhill tracks for medium to high level freeriders. These add up to 22km of tracks, which unite Tosa to the start of the cable car. There’s also a Cross Country circuit and a Txiquibikepark (for kids).
La Molina Bike Park opens on July 2nd until September 11th 2016, and from 10am to 6pm, although the last ascent is at 5.45pm. Also will be open every weekend until the 9th October.
Tracks – La Molina Bike Park
La Molina Bike Park offers 9 downhill tracks for medium to high level freeriders.There’s also a Cross Country circuit, a Woodpark and a Txiquibikepark (for kids).
Remember that this summer you can sleep at Mountain Hostel Tarter from 19€ per night, booking your bed here: If you stay 3 nights or more, you’ll get 10% off the accommodation price.
If you’re planning a Bike Park Holiday, we offer packages with passes for the Andorra Bike Parks included. Check out these packages with Bike Park lift pass included.
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