Active Pyrenees Family Holiday - Andorra
Factfile
Climate: Andorra's climate is temperate with a
warm summer and a cold winter often with considerable snowfall.
Temperatures vary noticeably between lower and higher zones with
differences of 4 or 5ºC because of differing altitude. In the
summer the average maximum temperature is about 24ºC cooling off to
about 10ºC in the evenings. As with all mountain regions the
weather can change quickly and you should be prepared for this.
Being at 2135m, Soldeu’s weather can be quite extreme; when it is
sunny temperatures go up into the 30sºC but there are often
afternoon thunderstorms with hail or heavy rain bringing
temperatures down to 10ºC and below. However it generally has a
Mediterranean climate through the summer months with plenty of sun,
but be aware of sudden thunder storms.
Clothing and Footwear: Below is a suggestion of
what you might find useful to take on this trip. It is not an
exhaustive packing list. If you need further advice, please call us
or consult your nearest specialist outdoor clothing and equipment
store.
Lightweight cotton clothing
Warm mid-layer i.e. fleece for evenings/mornings
Wind/waterproof jacket
Lightweight trail/walking boots or shoes
Sun-hat
Cycle shorts (we supply cycle helmets) – you may also find cycling
gloves useful.
Swimming costume
Equipment:
Waterbottle
Towel
Sunglasses (especially useful when biking), sunscreen and
lipsalve
Insect repellent
Personal First Aid kit
LOCAL COSTS: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 7
dinners are included. You must pay for all other meals yourself
(you can eat quite well for £10-£15 per day). Approximate costs are
given for guidance only, and may vary widely according to location
and type of establishment.
Coffee/tea UK£0.70
Soft drink £0.80
Medium beer £0.80
Bottle of wine £4.00
Local snack lunch £5.00
3-course dinner* £8.00
*reasonable mid-range tourist class restaurant.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: Some or all of the
excursions detailed below may be available. Approximate costs are
given for guidance only and may depend on the number of
participants. Your Group Leader should be able to assist you in
arranging them.
Horse riding UK£20.00
Quad biking £40.00
Caldea Thermal Bath £20.00
Climbing £15.00
Canyoning £30.00
Zip Wire £15.00
INSURANCE: If you are interested in doing the
more ‘extreme’ activities on offer we would advise you to check
that you are covered by your insurance policy.
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REF: Andorra - Active Pyrenees FPS - AC0003
