What are the most spectacular roads in Andorra?

Set high in the eastern Pyrenees, between France and Spain, Andorra is a small landlocked country covering an area of 468 square kilometers, located in the southwestern part of Europe.

The average elevation of the country is 1,996 metres (6,549 ft), so it’s crowded by countless mountain roads, some paved and some unpaved. When travelling there, don’t forget to climb to Port d'Envalira, the highest paved road in the Pyrenees, climbing up to 2.408m (7,900ft) above sea level. A drive to the top of Pic Negre is worth the drive, as the summit is on the Andorran-Spanish border, at 2.643m (8,671ft) above sea level. Being also a border between both countries, Port de Cabus sits at 2.308m (7,572ft) above sea level. If you prefer paved roads, don’t miss Coll d'Ordino, a 5 stars road. Located in the parish of Ordino, the pass is at 1.981m (6,499ft) above sea level.

And don't forget to check out our content about the highest roads of the country, for those seeking the most spectacular drives. But remember the climate in Andorra varies depending on altitude, with warm summers and cold winters, so plan the best time to drive on mountain roads.

Refugi Borda de Sorteny is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 1.965m (6,446ft) above the sea level, located  in the parish of Ordino, Andorra.

Situat a la zona est dels Pirineus, el Principat d'Andorra és un petit país muntanyenc, que es troba entre França i Espanya. El país està format, principalment, per muntanyes altes i és un dels països més alts d'Europa, amb una elevació mitjana de 1.996 metres (6,549 peus). La seva capital, Andorra la Vella, és la capital més alta del continent, arribant als 1.023 metres (3,356 peus) sobre el nivell del mar.

Roc del Quer (also known as Cap del Quer) is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.956m (6,417ft) above the sea level, in Andorra, located in the parish of Canillo in the north of the country near the French border.It’s a view you will never forget. The average gradient is 6.56%.

Alt del Cubil is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.470m (8,103ft) above the sea level, located in the Pyrenees in the Encamp parish of Andorra, near the French border. It's one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Coll dels Isards is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.590m (8,497ft) above the sea level, located on the border of France and Andorra. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Tossa dels Espiolets is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.470m (8,103ft) above the sea level, located on the Canillo and Encamp border, in Andorra.

Coll Blanc is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.542m (8,339ft) above the sea level, located in the Encamp parish of Andorra, near the border with France.