6 Day itinerary in Spain, Europe
Carros de Fuego: The High Level Route of the Pyrenees
If there is an area in the Pyrenees that is associated with high routes, then it is the Parc National d' Aigüestortes and Sant Maurici, and if there is a route that can be categorized as a high route, it is the "Carros de foc”. The National Park incorporates all the elements that characterize the hi... Read More
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Overview
Physical Difficulty
Challenging
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English, Spanish, German
GUIDANCE
Tour Leader
starting point
Estany de Cavallers
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Cycling
Kayaking
Hiking
Rafting
Snorkeling/Diving
Skiing/Snowboarding
Outdoors & Nature
Adventure
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Cross a landscape dotted with mountain lakes
Visit valleys created by glacial erosion of the mountains
Descent to the famous Estany de Sant Maurici with impressive visits of Els Encantats
Descent through the Colieto Valley to the Ventosa
Cross a landscape dotted with mountain lakes
Visit valleys created by glacial erosion of the mountains
Descent to the famous Estany de Sant Maurici with impressive visits of Els Encantats
Descent through the Colieto Valley to the Ventosa
Itinerary
Mountain Hut
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Estany de Cavallers (1.800 m)-Refugio Ventosa y Calvell (2.200 m)-Refugio Colomers (2.135 m)
We begin the journey by accessing the National Park from Cavaliers Valley. Skirting the Estany de Cavaliers to gain height we ́ll reach the hut. We will cross a landscape dotted with mountain lakes (lakes of glacial origin) and reach the Port de Caldes. We will descent to the glacier cirque of Colomer's where we will reach the mountain hut where we will spend the first night. Distance 12 km ascent +750 m -550 m Time 6-8 hours
Day 2
Refugio Colomers (2.135 m)-Refugio Saboredo-Refugio d ́Amitges (2.378 m)
We will leave the hut to the Southeast to reach Port de Ratera and if we have the strength we can crown the Ratera Tuc (2862 m) and then descend to the Amitges mountain hut located in a beautiful spot. We have the option of going through the Saboredo Hut, making a more complete itinerary, and visiting another beautiful “U-shaped” valley created by the typical glacial erosion of these mountains.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3
Refugio d ́Amitges (2.378 m)- Refugio J.M.Blanc (2.326 m)
Descent to the famous Estany de Sant Maurici with impressive visits of Els Encantats. Ascent to the Monestero Col (2,877 m). We only have to go down to Estany Negre and reach the mountain hut. Distance 14,5 km Ascent +950 m -920 m Time 6-7 hours *Optional climb to Pico Monedero (+-150 m)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4
Refugio J.M.Blanc (2.326 m) - Refugio Colomina (2420 m)
From the Col of Saburó we will walk towards the Colomina hut crossing a section of "carrilet" an old construction that takes advantage of the relatively flat orography of this stretch with many lakes. Distance 7km Ascent +350 m -300 m Time 3.5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5
Refugio Colomina (2420 m)-Refugio Estany Llong (1.985 m)
We will face the hill of Dellui to finish in the Estany Llong hut. Distance 11 km Ascent +600 m -900 m Time 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6
Refugio Estany Llong (1.985 m)- Estany de Cavallers (1.800 m)
Option A. Last day of trekking. Ascent to the last hill of the trip, the Contraix Col (2.743 m). Descent through the Colieto Valley to the Ventosa and Calvell hut, to continue in the clear ascent to the starting point of the first day. End of our journey. Distance 14,5 km Ascentl +900 m -1.200 m Time 7-8 hours Option B. If the weather is not good or a group participant is tired or does Not see clearly complete this last day you can comfortably descend a well-marked path to reach a place where you can get off by bus ending the trekking. Distance 4,5 km Ascent +30 m – 250 m Time 2 hours. * The activity will finish before 5 pm to allow time for the return home.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Meals
- Breakfast (5)
- Dinner (4)
Transport
- Trek throughout the route
Activities
- Enjoy enchanting views of the landscape throughout the trek
Not Included
- International Flights
- Transfer to Meeting point
- Accommodation 1st night
- Meals not specified as included
- Travel Insurance
- Tips for Guides
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$690.00 USD