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A clear lake surrounded by mountains and trees. 2
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A mountain lake with a prominent peak and dense forest. 4
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Carros de Foc Trek 6 Day Adventure and Workshops in the Pyrenees

By Epic Trek Adventures
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,752 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

The Carros de Foc trek invites adventurers to explore the stunning landscapes of Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park over an exhilarating 6-day journey. This renowned circular route connects 9 mountain shelters, offering a combination of breathtaking scenery, cultural experiences, and personal growth. Participants navigate challenging terrain while engaging in practical mountain skills workshops, fostering both confidence and camaraderie among trekkers. With diverse flora and fauna, and the opportunity to spot wildlife like chamois and marmots, this trek promises a memorable and enriching outdoor experience.

  • Traverse 61km of breathtaking landscapes in the heart of the Pyrenees
  • Enjoy 5 nights in well-equipped mountain shelters with meals included
  • Challenge yourself with medium to high difficulty trekking and elevation gains
  • Participate in mountain skills workshops integrated into the trek for enhanced learning

Activity location

  • Aiguestortes I Estany of Saint Maurici National Park
    • Carretera Sant Maurici 5
    • 25597, Espot, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sant Joan de Boí
    • 31 Carretera de Taüll
    • 25528, Boí, Catalunya, Spain

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Carros de Foc Trek 6 Day Adventure and Workshops in the Pyrenees

  • Activity duration is 6 days6d
    6d
  • English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$1,752.20 x 1 AdultNZ$1,752.20
Total
Price is NZ$1,752.20
Until Sun, 12 Jul

What's included, what's not

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    Accident insurance
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    UIMLA Certified mountain guide
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    Transport from Bohí to the trekking route start point and back
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    Planning, route preparation and pre-trip online assistance
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    5 night Mountain shelter accommodation in half board (dinner & breakfast)
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    Flight tickets
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    Meals not specified as included
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    Extra expenses at the mountain shelters such as drinks, hot showers or wifi
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Expenses caused by abandoning the route for any reason

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have a high level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Aigüestortes, the national park

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Night at Colomina Refuge

Aiguestortes I Estany of Saint Maurici National Park

  • 7h
Meeting with the guide at the starting point. Presentation, review of material and route start. After we will go by taxi to the Planell of Aiguestortes from where we will start the trekking route.We will pass by the Estany Llong Refuge. We will continue going up towards the Agulles de Delluí and we will pass through the Delluí pass at 2.557m /8.300 ft. From there the route descends towards the carrilet, the remains of an old wagon that transported materials through hydroelectric constructions at the beginning of the 20th century. We will finally arrive at the Colomina Refuge where we will spend the first night. Distance: 16km / 10 mi | Elevation gain/loss: 950m+/ 380m- // 3.100 ft+ / 1.250 ft- | Effective time: 6-7h

Day 2: A world of lakes and electricity

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Night at Josep Maria Blanc refuge

Aiguestortes I Estany of Saint Maurici National Park

  • 5h
On this stage we will submit a peak of the Peguera valley like the Saburó peak and will finish finish the descent discovering the characteristic hydroelectric systems of the national park We will start the stage with the spectacular Pas de l’Ós (Bear Pass). We will continue to the Saburó pass at 2.667m /8.750ft. From where we will summit the Pic de Saburó 2.906m / 9.500ft, offering breathtaking views. After the summit, we will descend to Josep Maria Blanc refuge surrounded by a spectacular landscape and lakes where we will spend the night. Distance: 10,0km / 6mi | Elevation gain/loss: 600m +/ 600m- // 1.950 ft+ / 1.950 ft- | Effective time: 5h

Day 3: Towards Sant Maurici lake

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Night at Amitges refuge

Aiguestortes I Estany of Saint Maurici National Park

  • 6h
We will start the day ascending the Monestero pass, from here we will have the option of summiting the Monestero peak (2.877m / 9.400ft) or the Peguera ( 2.982m / 9.800ft). We will descend through the vast Monestero valley to the Ernest Mallafré shelter, where we will surround the iconic Sant Maurici Lake. The final climb will bring us up to Amitges shelter where we will spend this night surrounded by the spectacular Agulles d’Amitges. Distance: 13km / 8mi | Elevation gain/loss: 950m+/ 920m- // 3.100ft+ / 3.000ft- | Effective time: 6h

Day 4: Easy day half way

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Night at Colomers refuge

Aiguestortes I Estany of Saint Maurici National Park

  • 6h
We will start the day with the ascent to the Port de Ratera pass. From here we can summit Tuc de Ratera (2.862m / 9.400ft). At this point we will visualise the Ruda Valley and descend to the Saboredo Refuge. Final climb to the spectacular Coll de Sendrosa and descent to the Colomers Cirque where we will find the Colomers Shelter. Distance: 12km / 7.5mi | Elevation gain/loss: 600+/ 850m- // 2.000ft+ / 2.800ft- | Effective time: 6h

Day 5: The work of the glaciers

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Night at Ventosa i Cavaller refuge

Aiguestortes I Estany of Saint Maurici National Park

  • 8h
Today we will go into the great Colomers Cirque. We will start the day ascending to Port de Caldes pass. We will then cross the Port de Rius to descend to the Restanca shelter. From here we will make our way up to Port de Rius to climb the Coll de Tumeneia. Both options will bring us to Ventosa i Calvell shelter. Distance: 15km / 9.3mi | Elevation gain/loss: 1.000m+/ 960m- // 3.280ft+ / 3.150ft- | Effective time: 8h

Day 6: The highest crossing before the end

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Aiguestortes I Estany of Saint Maurici National Park

  • 8h
Today is the last day of the route where we will meet the famous Coll de Contraix (2.747m / 9.000ft), the highest pass of the entire crossing. Then we will start the descent to the Refuge d'Estany Llong. From the shelter, we will continue to the Plainell d'Aiguestortes, where we will take the 4×4 taxi back to Boí. Distance: 12km / 7.4mi | Elevation gain/loss: 770m+/ 1100m- // 2.500ft+ / 3.600ft- | Effective time: 8h

Location

Activity location

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    Aiguestortes I Estany of Saint Maurici National Park
    • Carretera Sant Maurici 5
    • 25597, Espot, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Sant Joan de Boí
    • 31 Carretera de Taüll
    • 25528, Boí, Catalunya, Spain

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