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Comapedrosa Interpretation Centre (CIC)
The Comapedrosa Interpretation Centre (CIC) is a 182-m2 multipurpose building in Arinsal that was opened on 23 August 2015 to inform the public about the wealth of the natural park.
To reach the CIC by vehicle:
Follow the main road to the centre of Arinsal.
Very near the centre, you will find a free car park.
Public transport
To get here by public transport, you can take line 5, towards Arinsal and get off at the last stop, Arinsal car park, which will leave you at the foot of the park.
For further information, please check out the following links:
Opening times of the CIC
From 1 October to 31 May, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 1.30 pm and from 3 pm to 5.30 pm.
Also open the following days with the same schedule:
- Saturday 5 December and Tuesday 8 December 2020
- Saturday, December 26, 2020
- Saturday, January 9, 2021
- Saturday, February 20, 2021
For group visits call + (376) 837 111 or contact cic@comumassana.ad
Resources available at the centre
Permanent exhibition
Permanent exhibition with interpretative panels that explain the habitats, the biological diversity, the geological and cultural particularities of the protected area.
Temporary exhibitions
At present, you can see the “La vida salvatge al Comapedrosa: el més extrem d’un país” exhibition.
Audiovisual projection area
Audiovisual projection area where you can see the documentary Comapedrosa: secrets d’un parc natural.
Virtual reality
3D virtual reality glasses for the so-called Comapedrosa 360°, which allows you to climb up to the ceiling of Andorra without moving from the centre.
Comapedrosa Educational Itinerary
Self-guided educational itinerary with easy access that includes diverse elements of interpretive signposting. The route connects with a picnic area and allows you to see spectacular waterfalls.
Cross-border interpretive circuit between the Comapedrosa Natural Park and the Alt Pirineu Natural Park
Joint initiative of the Alt Pirineu Natural Park (Catalonia) and the Comapedrosa Natural Park. It passes through the GR-11 and has a length of 10.7 km. Connect the Molinassa car park, and very close to the Vallferrera sheltered refuge with the shelter of the Comapedrosa. The signposting of this itinerary has the presence of 20 pivots of recycled plastic.
Geolocation
An activity that consists of looking for hidden treasures with the help of a satnav. There are various circuits:
Interpretation Circuit Geolocation: this is the recommended circuit for families
Bassa de l’Estany Negre Geolocation
A more technical itinerary for a high mountain audience where you can do this activity with the glacier ponds as a driving force. The activity is located in the highest areas of the natural park.
Various workshops
Check the scheduling of the agendaConferences
Check the scheduling of the agendaPoint of sale of the park’s merchandising products
You can find all the products in the CIC shopBrowser's diary
Diverse tourist information
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The CIC, a dynamic point of awareness
designed to maintain sensory experiences related to the natural park