The Verdaguer Route

To create one of the hallmarks of Catalan literature, Canigó, the poet Jacint Verdaguer travelled the Pyrenees to discover the landscapes, folklore and legends, and came to Andorra via the town of Ordino.

The Verdaguer Route tries to capture the sensations the poet had that night of 25th August 1883, when the guide left him alone in Creussans pass and he began the descent to the village of La Cortinada.

Visitors who want to follow in the footsteps of the clergyman can do so starting down from Creussans Pass, which can be reached via the Tristaina Gondola and the Creussans Chairlift at the Ordino-Arcalís Ski Resort.

Note: During the summer months, the road is closed to vehicular traffic during the morning, from the end of June to mid-September, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You can check the timetables and prices at: https://ww1.ordinoarcalis.com

Once at the top, at an altitude of 2,709 metres, several explanatory panels indicate the path to follow until you reach the village of La Cortinada. The route drops about 1,335 metres in elevation and has several points of interest along the way, such as the church of Sant Pere del Serrat or the Llorts Mine.

The route lets you admire the North Valley villages from way up in the mountains, have a glimpse at some unforgettable landscapes, appreciate nature in its purest form, and emulate the poet, who thanks to that journey was able to grasp the geography of the country and understand the roots and identity of an entire people. From that experience emerged Canigó, subtitled A Pyrenees Legend from the Times of the Reconquest, one of the quintessential masterpieces of Catalan literature.

It is recommended to do the route during the summer or autumn.