HOW MAN DEALS WITH NATURAL RISK

In 1940, there were 1600 people living in Andorra la Vella and today the census total is 24,678 residents (2008). The population of the Principality has therefore grown substantially in recent years. This has resulted in the need for more infrastructures, housing and services. So it has been necessary to occupy land that was traditionally used for primary activities such as farming and livestock. Some of the occupied land is prone to geological risks, such as landslides, avalanches, floods, etc. In such cases, one has to live with the risk. As it is not always avoidable, protective measures are needed.

There are various protective measures. Some involve permanent works, such as snow bridges to prevent avalanches from falling or rockfall nets. Others are of a temporary nature, such as teaching the population how to act in the face of risk or about evacuation and confinement procedures.

LOCATION: Rec del Solà.

DEPARTURE: Dynamic barriers.

ARRIVAL: The elves.

TYPE OF CIRCUIT: Periurban with the possibility of mounting.

SEASON: All year round.

LENGTH: 1046 meters up to Font de Ferrús.

TOTAL VARIATION IN ALTITUDE: 215 meters around up to Font de Ferrús.

TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes or 1,30 h up to Font de Ferrús.

DIFFICULTY: Very steep slope at Font de Ferrús (incline of 180 m). 45° to ascend and descend.

MATERIAL REQUIRED: Comfortable clothes, strong footwear and water.

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING:
Tourist Office
Plaça de la Rotonda s/n
AD500 Andorra la Vella
Phone (+376) 873 103