Dog Sledding in Andorra: 5 km Sled Ride at Grau Roig
Dog sledding in Andorra is unlike anything else you have done in the snow. You sit, the musher steers, and a team of Nordic dogs takes you off-piste through the snowy Moretó forest at Grau Roig.
Before setting off, your guide explains how to behave around the dogs and the basic rules. Halfway along, there is a stop for your winter photo.
Safety, comfort and a touch of adrenaline for families, couples and groups of friends.
- Discovery level: no prior requirements and low intensity, suitable for everyone.
- Distance: 5 km through the snowy Moretó forest.
- Ideal for: families, groups of friends and couples.
📍 Meeting point: Pàrquing del Cubil, sector Grau-Roig, Grandvalira, AD200 Encamp, Andorra, Andorra – View on map
RocRoi Adventure Center: when you drive into the car park, carry on to the far end; you will find us on the right, in an easily recognisable stone and wood hut. As a landmark, the Grau Roig medical centre is at the opposite end of the car park.
The dog sled ride experience in Grau Roig
The first thing you discover is that you have nothing to do: a professional musher drives the sled and all you have to do is wrap up warm, sit down and look around. You meet at the RocRoi Adventure Center in Grau Roig, in the Cubil car park. That is where it all begins.
Before setting off, your guide explains how to behave around the dogs and the basic rules of the route. It is a short briefing, with no jargon. Then the team of Nordic dogs sets off.
The sled glides along off-piste trails through the snowy Moretó forest, in the Grau Roig sector of Grandvalira. You hear the hiss of the runners on the snow, the silence of the black pines and the energy of the animals. It is an odd mix: calm and, at the same time, a little rush of adrenaline. Halfway along, the musher stops so you can take your winter photo between mountains and snow.
At the end you meet the dogs that have pulled you, stroke them and take photos with them. They are super friendly. And it may be what you remember most.
If it snows or gets very cold, the ride goes ahead as long as conditions are safe. With thermal clothing and gloves, you will enjoy it just the same.
What the experience feels like
Families: an adventure in the snow where nobody needs to know how to ski. Little ones aged 3 and over, accompanied, ride on the same sled with a professional musher in charge, and the finish with the dogs is the reward of the ride.
Groups of friends: an easy plan to organise and different from everything else. If there are more than two of you, the group is split between several sleds depending on availability, and everyone gets their own photo from the halfway stop.
Couples: silence, snowy forest and a sled for two adults. A plan to share the Andorran winter, with the photo stop between mountains and snow. If you want something even more special, there is also a night-time version.
What is included in the RocRoi experience?
- Licensed instructor.
- Professional guides in Catalan, Spanish, French and English.
- Free parking.
- Third-party liability insurance.
- Accident insurance is not included: if you wish, you can take it out when you arrive at the activity centre.
- Cancellation policy: Up to 5 days before: full refund. Up to 48 hours before: change of date or «ADVENTURE voucher».
Equipment needed for the dog sled ride
For your comfort and safety, we recommend you bring:
- Sun cream.
- Sunglasses.
- Gloves.
- Winter sports clothing and footwear.
Practical details of the Grau Roig dog sled ride
Discovery level: no prior requirements, designed as a first taste of mushing. Suitable for everyone.
- Minimum age: 3 years old with an accompanying adult; 18 years old to take part without one.
- Distance: 5 km through the snowy Moretó forest, with a stop halfway for a photo.
- Sled: usually 2 people; capacity depends on the weight and make-up of the participants, as well as the conditions of the activity. A small child (up to 8 years old) can ride as a third passenger, and larger groups are split between several sleds depending on availability. A professional musher drives it.
- Setting: Grau Roig sector of Grandvalira (Grandvalira Mountain Park), with snowy black pine forests and the Moretó valley.
- Physical fitness: no prior requirements; low-intensity activity.
- Limitations and contraindications: it is advisable to tell the team and the guides about any allergy, phobia or physical limitation before you start.
- Attitude: a desire to enjoy the Andorran winter, follow the musher’s instructions and let the dogs surprise you. See you in Grau Roig!
Book your dog sledding in Andorra now and enjoy authentic mushing in the snowy Moretó forest.
FAQs
How many people fit on the sled?
Each sled usually carries 2 people. Capacity depends on participants’ weight and make-up and on the conditions of the activity: a small child (up to 8 years old) can ride as a third passenger. Larger groups are split between several sleds depending on availability. A professional musher always drives.
What is the minimum age for the dog sled ride in Grau Roig?
From 3 years old, always with an accompanying adult. To take part without one, the minimum age is 18. It is a Discovery-level activity, suitable for everyone and with no prior experience needed.
Can I drive the sled myself?
No. On this ride a professional musher drives the sled and you travel as a passenger. That way you can look at the forest, take photos and enjoy the ride without worrying about a thing.
Does the ride go ahead if it snows or is very cold?
Yes, as long as conditions are safe. We recommend thermal clothing, gloves, sunglasses and sun cream. If the schedule needs adapting, the team will let you know in advance.
Can I take photos during the dog sled ride?
Yes. Halfway along, the musher stops so you can photograph the landscape of mountains and snow. At the end, you can also have your photo taken with the dogs.
Note: the activity and operational details may be adjusted depending on weather conditions. The RocRoi Booking team will contact the client in advance if the schedule needs adapting.