There are 26 mountain huts spread thoughout the country, most of them located near lakes. Although untended and a bit Spartan, they are solid, empty, free of charge, clean, have a fireplace, running water nearby and have up to 20 or even 60 beds depending on the hut.  Most huts, however, can sleep from 4 to 10. Although the huts are rarely crowded, it is wise to take a tent along, especially if you're unlucky and end up sleeping between two snoring individuals.

"Holiday Camping" is not permitted outside of the official camp sites but nobody minds if you set up your tent for a few days as long as you don't make it your permanent camp. All huts can be accessed via well marked trails or paths and relatively good maps are available making it rather difficult to get lost even in bad weather conditions. However, you must remember that it can get cold at night.  A good sleeping bag as well as a a carrymat are essential.
 

There are no fierce animals in the mountains and theft or attacks on fisherman apart from the occasional bad tempered cow are unheard of.

 

Equipment for on the mountain accommodation, in a tent or a mountain hut: You'll need the following to put in a 40-60 litre comfortable back-pack:  warm sleeping bag (even in summer) tent  carry-mat (the blow-up ones are best but expensive.  Otherwise, a roll-up one will do fine)  candle (no electricity in the huts, let alone in a tent)  head-lamp  small saw (what's the point of having wood if you can't cut it) toilet paper (for obvious reasons)  camping stove and cooking utensils (if you want hot meals), Note: butane stoves do not work when it's cold! buy a mixture of popane/butane. food a rain jacket (K-ways are useless when it rains)  sweater or polar jacket  change of clothes (especially socks!)  canteen  map  matches or lighter survival cover Note: you'll find that with everything packed, your backpack will weigh about 15 kg!

 
 
 

On the right, a typical mountain hut for 12 people. Notice the wood in front (delivered by helicopter) as well as the garbage container on the left (taken away by helicopter) and the BBQ on the right.
Equipment normally found in the huts which are always unlocked: beds but no matresses  tables and benches  fireplace or stove  BBQ area  water (outside)  wood (hopefully)  saw (hopefully)  first aid box (hopefully)  food (left by previous hikers)  no showers or bathroom

 

Please leave the huts clean and tidy.  The Andorran Government is doing a great job maintaining, cleaning and painting them throughout the year.  There is nothing more annoying than arriving at a filthy hut and having to spend the first hour cleaning up other people's mess instead of resting!