La Massana www.andorra.com lies in the western border parish (administrative division) of the same name and en route to the town of Ordino in Andorra between Andorra La Vella and France.
Leaving Andorra La Vella by Escaldes, take route CG3 northwards 6km.
La Pal is some 7km further via the CG5, turning left at Erts and passing through Xixerella.
Church of Sant Iscle and Santa Victòria, Phone +376 844 141. Hours: From July to August: every day, from 10AM to 1PM and from 3PM to 7PM. The rest of the year only at mass hours. Initially built in the Romanesque style. It is in the old part of La Massana. It is obligatory to reserve beforehand.
Sant Climent de Pal, Phone +376 844 141. Hours: From July to August: every day, from 10AM to 1PM and from 3PM to 7PM. The rest of the year only at mass hours. Romanesque church from the 12th century. It is in village of Pal. An interesting feature to note is the Romanesque Lombard belfry, one of the most interesting in Andorra. It is obligatory to reserve beforehand. Building with a guide service. Pal village: This village preserves the typical appearance of the traditional Pyrenean village and enters a Pal for Special Protection, passed in 1997.
The centre of the village is dominated by the Cable Car system which takes you up to the Pal-Arinsal ski area within about 10 to 15 minutes, making La Massana an ideal location to go skiing from.
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