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La Massana
Use La Massana as a ski base for Pal-Arinsal or a quiet stay near Andorra la Vella: 2–4 nights in winter, 1–2 nights in summer.
La Massana sits 6 km north of Andorra la Vella on the CG3, with a cable car to the Pal-Arinsal ski area. It's quieter than the capital but has enough restaurants and shops for a short stay. Most visitors use it as a ski base (2–4 nights) or a stopover for hiking in summer (1–2 nights).
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking)
- avoid Apr–May and Oct–Nov (many facilities closed or limited)
- Airports
- BCN · TLS
- Nights
- 2–4 (winter), 1–2 (summer)
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Andorra ↗Andorra is outside the EU and Schengen: you leave the Schengen area when you enter and re-enter it when you leave. If you need a Schengen visa, make sure it allows multiple entries; check the official rules for your passport.
- Andorra ↗Duty-free prices come with strict allowances on tobacco, alcohol and other goods when you return to Spain or France; customs checks are routine.
- Andorra ↗In winter, snow chains or winter tyres may be required on the mountain roads; check road conditions before you drive.
- Andorra ↗The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC/GHIC) is not valid in Andorra, and mountain rescue and ski injuries are billed privately: travel insurance that covers skiing and hiking is essential.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for La Massana112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about La Massana, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Andorra uses the euro (EUR, €) though it is not in the EU.Andorra-wide
- SIM or eSIMAndorra is outside EU roaming: EU plans may charge heavily.Andorra-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe and cold; mountain streams are not treated.Andorra-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service.Andorra-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Andorra-wide
- SafetyLa Massana is very safe.
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- RestroomsIn cafés, shopping centres and ski stations.Andorra-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 110 police · 118 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops open late and many open on Sunday morning; resort hotels close in May and November.Andorra-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBCN Barcelona–El Prat (3 h by bus or car via CG3).
- Getting aroundLocal buses M1–M4 cover the parish (€1 (≈ US$2) per ride).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (draft)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedApartment (up to 4), a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (hotel or apartment), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedDouble room (hotel or apartment), a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BCN Barcelona–El Prat (3 h by bus or car via CG3) · TLS Toulouse–Blagnac (2.5 h by car via N20 and CG3)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Best
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Best
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
La Massana: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Local buses M1–M4 cover the parish (€1 per ride). Bus L5/L6 connect to Andorra la Vella, Arinsal and Ordino (free transfer within 1 h). A car is useful for exploring villages and hiking trailheads.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Bus L5 or L6, about 15 min
Shopping, old quarter and parliament house.
Vall de Madriu
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Car to trailhead near Escaldes-Engordany, then hike
UNESCO valley; full day hike.
Door to door: About 45 min
Car via CG2, about 30 min
Largest ski area in the Pyrenees.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
La Massana centre
Near cable car, restaurants and bus stops; best for ski access.
Erts / Xixerella
Quieter, 2–4 km (1.2–2.5 mi) south; car or bus needed.Quieter, 1.2–2.5 mi (2–4 km) south; car or bus needed.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (hotel or apartment)1 × 3 nights × €100 | €300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €120 | €720 |
| Cable car return (Pal-Arinsal, winter)2 × €35 · check | €70 |
| Bus L5/L6 single2 × €3 | €5 |
| Local bus M1–M4 single2 × €1 | €2 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €110 |
| Trip total≈ €201 per person per day, bed included | €1,207≈ US$1,500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and ski pass excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del día (lunch set) | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer (draft) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Taxi La Massana → Andorra la Vella | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Ski pass (Pal-Arinsal, one day)check | €45–60 (≈ US$55–70) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cable car to Pal-Arinsal operates only during ski season (check dates).
- Many restaurants and shops close in low season (Apr–May, Oct–Nov).
- Mountain roads can be icy in winter; snow tyres or chains required by law.
- Reserve church visits (Sant Iscle i Santa Victòria, Sant Climent de Pal) in advance.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 118
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My bed tonight
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A aquesta adreça, si us plauTo this address, please
Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance118
Embassy
No embassy in La Massana. Nearest consulates: Barcelona (Spain) or Toulouse (France).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus L5/L6 to Andorra la Vella: about €2.50 (≈ US$3), 15 min (check)
- Taxi La Massana → Andorra la Vella: €15–25 (≈ US$18–30)
- Cable car return (winter): about €35 (≈ US$45) (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gràcies — Thank you (GRAH-see-es)
- Quant costa? — How much is it? (KWANT KOS-tah)
- On és el telecabina? — Where is the cable car? (on ES el teh-leh-kah-BEE-nah)
- Parleu anglès? — Do you speak English? (par-LEW ang-LES)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for La Massana. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking) · avoid Apr–May and Oct–Nov (many facilities closed or limited) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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