ON FOOT IN THE PYRENEES
We enter the beautiful surroundings of the Catalan Pyrenees on this exploration of Aigues Tortes National Park. Discover the diverse scenery of towering peaks, high mountain lakes, little-visited forests and medieval mountain villages. Each evening we return to family-run hotels where we can enjoy delicious local wines and cheeses.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Barcelona and drive to Esterri d’Aneu. Days 2/3 Aneu Valley Start from the charming village of Esterri and follow old shepherds’ trails through the valley. Enjoy a picnic lunch from the highest point (1600m). Walk through verdant forests and meadows to a 12th century Romanesque church and traditional hillside villages. Each evening return to the family-run hotel to enjoy the local food and wine. Days 4/7 Exploring Espot Travel by four-wheel drive to Espot and enter Aigues Tortes National Park; this translates as ‘winding waters’ due to its many lakes, rivers and creeks. Hike over the mountain pass beneath Portarro peak (2728m) to San Maurici Lake. Optional summit ascent from where we can admire the views over the Encantats Mountains on the horizon. Follow a challenging but rewarding trail from Espot up to Lake Negre at 2000m. Optional white-water rafting, kayaking or canyoning. Day 8 Drive to Barcelona and fly to the UK.
On Foot in the Pyrenees Ref PY t
LAKE SAN MAURICI NP c
Portarro Pass
Subenuix 2949m
Pic de Mainera 2906m
S P AIN km
Pic de P
Picardes 2781m
Lake Negre
AIGUES TORTES & Lake San Maurici s
Whitewater rafting
From/To Barcelona
FRANCE
AIGUES TORTES NP
06
Barcelona S PA I N
Guingueta ESPOT
TOUR DATES
The On foot in the Pyrenees tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
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TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT
2800m 2400m 2000m 1600m 1200m 800m 400m
Day 2 – 13km Esterri Esterri Espot Rest Day optional walks Day 3 – 9km Day 4 – 10km Day 5 Day 6 – 11km Espot Espot Rest Day optional walks Day 7
TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £618
r ESTERRI Son del Pi
“Moderate grade walks among the lakes and
mountains of the Spanish Pyrenees”
inclusive from
£799 8 DAYS
Trek grade MODERATE Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotels. 7 breakfasts are included.
Transport: Bus and four-wheel drive.
Trekking Details: This is a 6-day trek with individual day-walks of between 5 and 6 hours. We have graded this trip as moderate.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16.
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DETAILS
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