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L'Ovella Negra Mountain Lodge
Canillo, Andorra · Independent · Core Luxury
The on-site Lodge Canteen is run by chef Sergi Simó, an alumnus of Nerua at Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, serving hearty Andorran mountain fare by the fire. The lodge disconnects further than most: no internet reaches the four rooms, and it closes entirely each May and November.
- 4 rooms
- Neighborhood: Soldeu
- Rooms from 226 sq ft (21 m²)
About L'Ovella Negra Mountain Lodge
- At 1,800 meters at the head of Andorra's Incles Valley, L'Ovella Negra is a four-room micro-hotel whose name means black sheep.
- Before 2017, the stone building stored tractors and hay; owner Prisca Llagostera chalked floor divisions herself to plan the lodge's new interior walls.
- Winter guests may arrive by snowcat when the valley road closes, earning a Michelin Guide nod for one of Europe's most remote boutique addresses.
- Born in Andorra to an English mother and Spanish father, Llagostera previously managed an igloo hotel that melted each April before building something permanent.
- Summer brings intimate concerts and yoga retreats around a hanging fireplace, with shared tables serving mountain cuisine and her husband's natural wines.
History
L'Ovella Negra Mountain Lodge is a tiny stone lodge at the far end of the Incles Valley in Andorra, carefully restored into an intimate four-room retreat surrounded by high-mountain landscape. With just two double and two quadruple rooms, dark-oak interiors, mohair blankets and Grown Alchemist amenities, it trades scale for seclusion.
In winter, vehicle access closes and guests are shuttled in by snowcat; the on-site Lodge Canteen serves hearty Andorran mountain cuisine from chef Sergi Simó, an alumnus of Nerua at the Guggenheim Bilbao. The lodge holds a Michelin Key, though its exact opening year is not publicly documented.
The setting
20 miles from Naturland. 6 miles from Meritxell sanctuary.
Restaurants and bars
- Lodge Canteen — Restaurant
- Xiringuito — Restaurant · local, seasonal dishes
Experiences
- Yoga In the Valley — Outdoor yoga classes taught by Aurélie every Wednesday at 7pm during the summer months, in the mountain air.
- Live music at L'Ovella Negra — A small live music performance every Thursday at 8pm during the summer months, with locals and guests.
- Full moon snowshoe walks — Guided full moon snowshoe walks in the dark and snowy months through the valley at night.
- Self-guided outdoor activities — Self-guided activities in the outdoors from skiing to hiking, or relaxing by the fireplace, as the hotel's gateway to the Pyrenees.
Amenities
- Live music performances every Thursday at 8pm during summer months
- Full moon snowshoe walks during dark and snowy months
- Self-guided outdoor activities such as skiing and hiking
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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