Snowshoeing Route & Mountain Refuge


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  Catalan Pyrenees, Natural Parks

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Snowshoeing Route & Mountain Refuge

Do you enjoy hiking in summer? Do you dare to try it in the winter? Snow, stars, forests and a lonely refuge await us in a real two-day winter adventure on snowshoes.


The adventure begins in a lonely corner of the High Pyrenees, in a magical environment where we will start our route. We will learn to interpret the traces of the typical Pyrenean fauna, while crossing large forests, white plains, until we reach the lonely refuge where we will spend the night. We will enjoy a good dinner, gathering afterwards by the heat of the fire to remember the anecdotes of the journey. At night, we will go on an expedition to contemplate the night sky, stars and constellations. The next day we will climb a small peak where we will enjoy incredible views of the snowy landscapes of the valley and the nearby peaks, until we return to the refuge where a revitalizing lunch will await us before taking the way back and ending the adventure.

We offer the route in Alt Pirineu Natural Park including accommodation in Refuge Gall Fer located in Virós Forest; as well as the periphery of Aigüestortes National Park including accommodation in Refuge Pla de la Font departing from Planes de Son. Location to determine depending on the availability and snow quality.


*Tour confirmed with a minimum of 12 people every Saturday in January and February.

Itinerary and details

Day 1: SNOWSHOEING ROUTE AND NIGHT IN A REFUGE
Description:

4pm. Arrival at the meeting point, where you will meet with the local guide, and they will give you the material and a general explanation abouy the basic technique of snowshoeing.
4.30pm Start of the snowshoeing route.
5pm. Arrival at the refuge. Relaxing time by the fireplace to enjoy the warmth of the fire and to have a hot drink.
8pm. Dinner at the refuge.
10pm. Night expedition under the dark Pyrenean sky.


Day 2: SNOWSHOEING ROUTE
Description:

8.30am Full breakfast to recharge energies.
10am Start of the second snowshoeing route of the program. We will follow one of the snowshoe routes traced from the refuge, with impressive views of the valley and nearby peaks.
1.30pm Arrival back to the refuge and lunch.
3.30pm Route back to Bordas de Virós.
5pm. End of the program.

  IT INCLUDES:

  • Accommodation in a mountain refuge, half-board, located in Alt Pirineu Natural Park. 
  • 2-day guided snowshoeing route. 
  • Local guides experts in high mountain and in the Pyrenean environment and culture.
  • Basic material needed: snowshoes and ski poles.
  DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Long-distance transportation to/from the Pyrenees. 
  • Any other extra services not specified. 

 

  • Meeting point: Car park at Bordes de Virós or Planes de Son, depending on the location. 
  • Necessary material: waterproof ski clothes, mountain boots, sunglasses, bonet, gloves, water, a backpack with extra clothes and toilet bag, sunscreen, and spats (optional). 

 

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