Hiking week the glacial lakes at Aigüestortes
Hiking week the glacial lakes at Aigüestortes
A seven-day trek between prehistoric glacial lakes, high peaks and black pine forests, which are considered some of the most impressive and inspiring hikes we can do in the Spanish Central Pyrenees. Breathtaking high mountain landscape and pure nature, a diverse flora and fauna, clean rivers and high, snow-capped peaks in winter. The National Park Aigüestortes i Estany de St. Maurici - everything comes together here, what makes the beauty of the mountains.
TECHNICAL DATA
duration
7 days
Events
04.06.2022 - 11.06.2022
11.06.2022 - 18.06.2022
16.07.2022 - 23.07.2022
23.07.2022 - 30.07.2022
Minimum / maximum group
4/8 people
price
1550 € per person / 7 nights in a double room / hotel with breakfast / 5 Guided walks in the Park d'Aigüestortes
200 € for single room additionally.
conditions
It is necessary that each participant in the ascent and pass crossings in the National Park d'Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici good to very good physical condition and sure-footedness and no claustrophobia or vertigo, or should be free of heights. One should be able to move safely on rocky terrain in high mountains and be able to hold daily stages of 6 to 8 hours.
Not included
Transport to Esterri d'Àneu; it is possible to travel with the guide from Barcelona / airport in a minibus 9 seats, on arrival until max 14h at the airport and return to Barcelona on the last day.
When booking a flight please note!
For later arrival, the transport itself must be organized. Travel time approx. 4h
Dinner, Drinks and picnic during the tours.
itinerary
Day 1 Meeting, Esterri d'Àneu at the hotel in the evening, presentation of the hiking program
Day 2. Estany de Sant Maurici - Estany Gran d'Amitges - Estany de les Obagues
Drive to Espot 20min, arrival with 4x4 parking taxis
Hiking pole: 8 Km
Ascent: 930 m
Descent: 1080 m
Return trip with 4x4 parking taxis, return to the hotel
Approximate walking time: 6 hours plus breaks and picnic
Day 3. Maurici hostel - Portario d'Espot - Coll Nord de Subendix
Drive to Espot, arrival with 4x4 parking taxis
Hiking pole: 8 Km
Ascent: 930 m
Descent: 1080 m
Return trip with 4x4 parking taxis, return to the hotel
Approximate walking time: 6 hours plus breaks and picnic
Day 4. Hostel Josep María Blanc - Coll de Monestero (2773m) - Estany de Sant Maurici
Drive to Espot, arrival with 4x4 parking taxis
Hiking pole: 9,5 Km
Ascent: 450 m
Descent: 800 m
Arrival with 4x4 parking taxis, return to the hotel
Approximate time: 6 hours plus breaks and picnic
Day 5. Estany de Sallente - Pedramala - Pic de Vidals (2904m) - Hostel de la Colomina
Drive to the reservoir, access by cable car 450m
Hiking pole: 12.5 km
Ascent: 730 m
Descent: without cable car 1200 m with cable car 730m
Approximate time: 6 hours plus breaks and picnic
Day 6. Ref. Planhòles dera Lòssa - Estany Gelat - Hostel Colomers
Arrival with 4x4 parking taxis
Hiking pole: 11,70 Km
Ascent: 697 m
Descent: 697 m
Return trip with 4x4 parking taxis, return to the hotel
Approximate time: 6 hours plus breaks and picnic
Day 7. Departure after breakfast 9h.
Approx. Time: 4h drive to Barcelona Airport / Pay attention on return flight time,
Necessary material
Comfortable backpack of 25 liters approx. (Highly recommended for a total weight of 6-10 kg maximum)
Long pants for hiking / removable legs
Comfortable mountain boots
Long sleeve / short sleeved shirt
Fleece jacket 200 or 300
Rain jacket type Gore Tex
Recommended, waterproof pants
Hat or cap / buff
Bottle
suncream
Sunglasses
flashlight
towel
walking sticks
Private pharmacy
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