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The Coll de la Botella from the airCristina Rodrigues · CC BY 4.0

What to do · La Massana

Coll de la Botella viewpoint and the Oppenheim sculpture

Viewpoint · Over 2,000 m · On the CG-4, km 13.3 · Large car park · Free

InformationFree
Price
Free
Duration
30 min
Season
No snow on the road
Who it's for
Everyone · From the car
With a dog
On a lead

The Coll de la Botella is a pass at the top of the Pal road, the CG-4, at over 2,000 metres, at kilometre 13.3. It has a large paved car park and, beside it, "Storm in a Teacup", a sculpture by Dennis Oppenheim.

Three villages, two parks and Setúria

On one side, the villages of Pal, Erts and Arinsal and the Sorteny and Comapedrosa natural parks. On the other, the Setúria valley. It is the half-hour stop on the way back from skiing at Pal or the drive of a summer afternoon.

Going up from La Massana

You go up from La Massana via Pal. In snow, carry chains or winter tyres. With a dog, on a lead. On the way down, the church of Sant Climent de Pal is on the way.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Coll de la Botella?

On the CG-4 road, kilometre 13.3, above Pal.

Do you have to pay?

No: the viewpoint and car park are free.

As a familyWith a dog

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The Molí dels Fanals in Arinsal© Molí dels Fanals

Molí dels Fanals

Restaurant · Arinsal · €€€€

What to order: the melós of Andorran veal or the aged entrecôte

The Restaurant Andrea© Restaurant Andrea

Restaurant Andrea

Restaurant · Erts · €€€€

What to order: the blue lobster rice, for two, and the cheesecake

La Borda de l'Avi© La Borda de l'Avi

La Borda de l'Avi

Restaurant · La Massana · €€€€

What to order: the trinxat with pancetta and black pudding and the spit-roast shoulder of lamb, for two

To stay nearby

Mountain hut

Refugi del Comapedrosa

2,260 m · 45 places · Half board €55.80 · June – October

Why we like it: A staffed refuge at 2,260 m on the climb to the Comapedrosa, with 45 places, solar showers and meals; open from 1 June to 12 October, beds from €21.90.

From €21 / bed View details
Spa hotel

Hotel Princesa Parc

Arinsal · 4 stars · 150 m from the cable car · Pets accepted

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: A four-star hotel in Arinsal, 150 m from the cable car, with a pool, spa, bowling alley and parking; accepts dogs and cats for €16 a night.

The Hotel Rutllan reception, with a timber-beamed ceiling and rugs© Hotel Rutllan & SpaSpa hotel

Hotel Rutllan & Spa

La Massana · 4 stars · Spa and pools · Dogs accepted

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: A four-star hotel in the centre of La Massana, where the Pal Arinsal cable car leaves from: 96 rooms, a 500 m² spa, indoor and outdoor pools and free parking.

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