Night Dog Sledding in Andorra: 5 km Sled Ride at Grau Roig
Night dog sledding in Andorra begins where the pistes end: no skis, no rush, and the light of the moon as your only guide. A professional musher drives the Nordic dogs through the snowy Moretó forest at Grau Roig.
Before setting off, the musher gives you a short briefing. Then all you have to do is settle in and let yourself be carried along.
Calm, snow and dogs for families, couples and groups of friends.
- Discovery level: no prior requirements and low intensity, suitable for everyone.
- Distance: 5 km at night 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 night dog sled ride experience in Grau Roig
There is nothing to drive and nothing to learn: you sit on the sled and the musher does the rest. And you do it at night. You meet at the RocRoi Adventure Center in Grau Roig, in the Cubil car park.
The musher tells you in a few words how the ride will go. It is a short briefing, the kind you understand first time. Then the team of Nordic dogs sets off.
The sled heads along off-piste trails, between open stretches and small patches of forest, in the Grau Roig sector of Grandvalira. You hardly hear anything: the hiss of the runners on the snow and little else. The snowy black pines of the Moretó valley slip past on either side and the only light is the moon’s. No effort needed. Just warm clothes and a wish to look around.
And the end is the best part. When the ride finishes you can stroke the dogs that have led you. After such a quiet ride, it is the warmest moment of the night.
A tip: pick a day with few clouds and, if you can, a full moon. Under that sky, the forest looks different.
What the experience feels like
Families: a snowy night the little ones will remember. Aged 3 and over and accompanied, they ride on the same sled with a professional musher in charge, and stroking the dogs at the end is the reward of the ride.
Groups of friends: a plan unlike anything else you can do at night in Andorra. If there are more than two of you, the group is split between several sleds depending on availability: ideal for a small group that wants to try something different without skiing.
Couples: silence, snowy forest and the light of the moon on a sled for two adults. A quiet plan to share the Andorran winter, with nature as the star of the evening.
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 night 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 night 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 at night 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 winter night, follow the musher’s instructions and let the surroundings carry you along. See you in Grau Roig!
Book your night dog sledding in Andorra now and live mushing by moonlight in the snowy Moretó forest.
FAQs
Who drives the sled on the night ride?
A professional musher. You travel as a passenger, with no prior experience or effort needed: all you have to do is sit down, wrap up warm and enjoy the night-time ride through the snowy forest.
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.
What is the minimum age for the night dog sled ride?
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.
What should I wear for night mushing?
Ski or warm clothing, snow gloves, snow or mountain boots, sunglasses and sun cream. At night in the snow it is cold, so it is best to wrap up well.
Which day is best for the night sled ride?
We recommend choosing a day with few clouds and a full moon. The off-piste route through the Moretó forest is lit only by the light of the moon.
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.