Andorra Sees 5.6% Drop in Christmas Vehicle Entries Due to French Protests

Andorra recorded 237,500 vehicles entering the country over the Christmas period from December 19, 2025, to January 6, 2026, according to final figures released by the Mobility department on Wednesday—a drop of 5.6% from the forecasted 251,600.

The decline stemmed from French farmers' protests, which blocked roads to Pas de la Casa between December 19 and 21, severely limiting tourist arrivals and leaving the area almost deserted. Entries through the Baladrà border with France reached 65,500, falling 10.27% short of the expected 73,000. Meanwhile, the Runer River border with Spain saw 172,000 vehicles, surpassing projections of 165,800 and causing lengthy queues throughout much of the holidays.

Initial provisional data, published shortly after the Special Traffic Device (DET) concluded, reported 235,300 total entries, including 170,000 from Spain and 65,300 from France. The final tally confirmed January 2, 2026, as the busiest day with 18,500 vehicles, followed by December 30, 2025, with 17,100. This differed from earlier Mobility forecasts, which anticipated peak volumes on December 26-28 exceeding 16,000 vehicles daily; detailed figures for those days have not yet been released.

Authorities continue to advise drivers on the roads to remain cautious and patient.