Nestled deep in the eastern Pyrenees mountains lies the Vall del Madriu-Perafita-Claror, a glacial valley renowned for its history and grandeur. At only 42.47 square kilometers (about 16 square miles), it is not very large, but still occupies nearly 10 percent of the tiny country of Andorra. Vall del Madriu-Perafita-Claror is considered to be the spiritual heart of Andorra, a place where natural beauty and cultural heritage come together. Below the craggy ridge of the mountains, the valley holds a patchwork of alpine meadows, highland forests, and crystal lakes. Relatively…
