Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, Andorra

Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, Andorra
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Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley (GPS: 42.4939, 1.59477), or Vall del Madriu-Perafita-Claror, is a glacial valley in Andorra. In 2004, it was made a World Heritage Site - the first and only for Andorra - not so much for its natural significance, but rather because it provides a glimpse at how people has made use of the resources of the high Pyrenees range. An ancient communal system has been in place to manage the land for the past 700 years.

The Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley covers an area of 4,247 hectares, which is 9% of the total area of Andorra.

What to See in Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley

The Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley has high pastures and craggy cliffs. The valleys are forested. There are mountain ranges to the south, east and west. On the north is an escarpment that drops away into the Valira valley.

Madriu-Perafita-Claror landscape
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Location of the Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley

World Heritage Site Inscription Details

Location: N42 29 41 E1 35 44
Inscription Year: 2004
Type of Site: Cultural
Inscription Criteria: V

Going to Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley

Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley is to the south and east of Andorra La Vella. Best to reach it by own vehicle.

Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley is on the map of Andorra

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