This weekend, from 9 to 11 October 2026, Escaldes-Engordany becomes the heart of Andorran mountain running. The Andorra Trail, organised by VSL Sports with Dynafit, is a stage race in which every route starts and finishes at Plaça Coprínceps, right in the centre of town. That makes it especially easy for spectators: you can cheer at the start and finish without leaving the shops, cafés and everything else the parish has to offer.

The stages

The main event combines three stages run on consecutive days:

• #5K E-E: a short 5 km stage to warm up, also open as a stand-alone race for ages 12 and over and for younger runners.
• #LaBraibal: 25 km with about 1,890 m of climbing and the same amount of descent. It runs on Saturday 10 October, starting at 10:00, and is the toughest stage of the race.
• #LaPalomera: 17 km with about 1,200 m of climbing. It closes the race on Sunday 11 October, also starting at 10:00.

You can take part in the three-stage combination individually or in teams, or pick a single race. According to the organisers’ published data, the race scores for ITRA and UTMB, with a mountain level of 8 for La Braibal and 7 for La Palomera.

Registration closed on 7 October, so if you did not sign up in time, this edition is one to enjoy from the sidelines.

A route through trails and valleys

The longer stages head into Andorra’s high mountains and cover parts of the Madriu-Perafita-Claror valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Forest, lakes and high meadows take on their autumn colours in October, scenery you normally only discover on foot.

How to enjoy it with kids or as a spectator

• Stay close to Plaça Coprínceps at the start and finish: it is where the atmosphere is best and it is easy to reach on foot.
• Pair the race morning with a stroll around Escaldes-Engordany and lunch nearby.
• Bring layers: autumn mornings are cool and afternoons can change quickly.
• If you caught the bug, sign up for the next edition and train on the area’s trails during the year.

Information

• Dates: 9 to 11 October 2026
• Place: Plaça Coprínceps, Escaldes-Engordany
• Formats: 5K, La Braibal (25 km), La Palomera (17 km) and the three-stage combination
• Getting there and contact details: in the activity listing

See the activity listing with map and contact details

Distances, elevation and schedules follow the official race and ITRA pages. Always check the organisers’ website for last-minute changes.