The routes are usually self-guided. However, there is also the option of joining a group that we organise with a qualified professional guide, giving you an extra touch to your route and enjoying a great experience.
In order to benefit from the federated discounts it is necessary that you have the FEDME extension as a correspondence of refuges.
The season starts at the beginning of June and ends at the end of September. However, you should bear in mind that crampons and ice axes are usually needed at the beginning of the season.
Normally there is still snow on the high passes until mid-July and they are necessary. We inform you about the conditions on the mountain and whether they are necessary or not before starting the route. We also publish it on our social networks.
You can rent them in Bujaruelo at a special rtrekker price. If you only need them for the ascent of the Vignemale, because the rest of the route is snow-free, you can rent them at the Bayssellance Mountain Hut. Please consult the organisation in these cases as we also take care of the booking.
Yes, they are included when you book with us.
It is a geolocator device to be used in case of emergency. You don't need to call 112 or worry if you have coverage.
No, it is for emergency use only. You will need to bring your own GPS or use a mobile app. We will send you the official track so you can follow it.
To get to the Bujaruelo Mountain Hut you have to go along a track that cars can drive on. Once you get there, you can leave your car parked for the whole route in the place indicated by the Mountain Hut guards.
Yes, it is possible to do it both ways as the differences are very small. The direction we propose may be more aesthetic at some point.
There is very little coverage along the whole route: some points in Ordesa, near the Pineta Mountain Hut, in the Gavarnie area and some points in Bujaruelo depending on the company.
You can charge your devices in all the Mountain Huts. Rangers will tell you where and how to do this, as there may be charging schedules. Charging is slow in the high altitude huts.
There are springs and streams along the route. However, although the water is very pure, it is advisable to use water purification tablets because there may be cattle in the mountains.
There are mountain huts along the route that are very busy, so it is best to book as far in advance as possible. We usually open seasonal bookings in mid-January.
The route does not have any specific signposting, however it runs along a large part of the GR11 and GR10, so you will find white and red markings in the area. There are some points that require special attention, but we will inform you about these in detail in the explanatory talk.
The times are approximate but from 8-10 hours. Bear in mind that the cold, the heat, the conditions of the terrain, your physical condition at the time or even stops can increase this schedule.
It is possible to take a hot shower in all the refuges, except in Espuguettes and Bayssellance which do not have shower facilities. For various reasons, showers may not be available in some refuges, but this is a one-off event and is the responsibility of each refuge. It is not the responsibility of the Haute Route.
The distance between the Mountain Huts and the accumulated difference in altitude in each stage do not make this route suitable for children. However, this depends on the stamina, physical preparation and motivation in each individual case.
Animals are not allowed inside the Mountain Huts. In the Ordesa National Park, current regulations require dogs to be kept on a leash at all times. In the French Pyrenees Park, dogs are not allowed (not even on a leash), subject to a financial penalty. For these reasons it is not possible to do the Alta Ruta with dogs.
The organised route includes accommodation and meals in all the shelters along the route. If you have to make a bivouac in case of emergency, you have to inform the organisation.
The only Mountain Hut where you will find wifi available is Bujaruelo. In the rest of the Mountain Huts there is no wifi and in many of them there is no coverage either.
It is advisable to communicate dietary restrictions in advance so that the Mountain Huts can take this into account, as resources may be limited. We will take care of this if you let us know at the time of booking. Vegan menu is not possible but vegetarian menu is possible.
In most Mountain Huts it is not possible to pay by card, so it is advisable to carry cash.
In most shelters there are no specific laundry facilities or clotheslines.
In general this is not possible. Some shelters operate with photovoltaic installations or generate their own electricity and capacities are limited.
In many shelters dinner time is at 7pm, so we ask you to arrive before 6pm so that you can enjoy a welcome drink, settle into your room, shower and rest before dinner.
Picnics do not need to be booked in advance. Once you arrive at the hut and check in, it is time to order picnics for the next day and pay for them directly, so it is necessary to bring enough cash for that.
This option is not possible. You must carry your backpack with you for the entire route.
The emergency notification will be made through the "Garmin Inreach Mini" geolocator security device, which we will give you in Bujaruelo and we will teach you how to use it. If you are in a Mountain Hut, the rangers will manage the emergency and will contact us. If you are travelling in a group and someone has suffered an accident, it is important that you do not leave them alone until the rescue team arrives.
We advise, help and accompany you before and during your route. The organisation takes care of everything, making reservations at the Mountain Huts, making changes if necessary, sending you the tracks, the map, giving you all kinds of information about the route and informing you about the mountain conditions. Our satellite geolocation service allows you to go to the mountain with security and peace of mind, as this is an area where there is very little mobile coverage. In addition to all this, we have a wonderful welcome pack together with an informative talk where we go over the route and solve last minute doubts, all accompanied by a snack. We take care of everything, so that you enjoy yourself and all you have to do is walk.
The welcome pack is delivered at Refugio de Bujaruelo. Official Ternua thermal T-shirt, official Alpina map of the route, lunch pack for your first day of the route, shower voucher in Bujaruelo for the day you finish the trek, welcome drink in all the refuges of the route, Ternua digital voucher of 50 € for purchases in their online store valid until 31/12/2023 (*) and a 0.5 liter jug filled in Bujaruelo at the end of the trek. Forfait to be stamped in the refuges.
(*) In case of early cancellationif you have cashed the Ternua digital voucher of 50 € in their online store you will have an additional penalty of 50 €. Check our early cancellation insurance to benefit from its coverage.
You can get it stamped at the reception desk of each shelter.
You can bring a sleeping bag, as the shelters have blankets if you need them.
In the refuges the rooms are shared. La Alta Ruta does not manage the refuges, each one is managed independently.
The organisation cannot be held responsible for adverse weather conditions. In the event of a weather alert that puts your safety in the mountains at risk, the organisation will contact you to find a solution. Under no circumstances will the organisation pay for an extra night in a refuge if this should be necessary.
You can leave them the Alta Ruta contact and let the organisation know beforehand. We know where you are at any given moment and we will locate you to let you know just in case. If you have to abandon the route, we will tell you the best option.
The routes are usually self-guided. However, there is also the option of joining a group that we organise with a qualified professional guide, giving you an extra touch to your route and enjoying a great experience.
You can benefit from special prices for FEEC members as correspondence of shelters.
The season starts at the beginning of June and ends at the end of September.
No.
Yes, they are included when you book with us.
It is a geolocator device to be used in case of emergency. You don't need to call 112 or worry if you have coverage. We will take care of everything for you as we have your exact location. We will explain how to use it in the explanatory talk at the beginning of the route.
No, it is for emergency use only. You will need to bring your own GPS or use a mobile app. We will send you the official track so you can follow it.
The car can be parked in the car park Els Empedrats, Cal Cerdanyola next to the nature room called La Salle Natura (municipality of Gisclareny). From Barcelona it takes about 1h 45 min.
No.
In general it is possible to call 112 on most of the route, however, coverage depends on each telephone company. All Mountain Huts have wifi, which is included if you book with us.
You can charge your devices in all the Mountain Huts. Rangers will tell you where and how to do this, as there may be charging schedules. Charging is slow in the high altitude huts.
Some streams can be found but there are very few springs. It is advisable to use water purification tablets because there may be cattle in the mountains. It is best to fill your water bottles at the Mountain Huts for the whole route.
There are mountain huts along the route that are very busy, so it is best to book as far in advance as possible. We usually open seasonal bookings in mid-January.
The route has no specific signposting, but it runs along the paths of the Cadí Natural Park, so there are markings all along the route.
The schedule is approximate and each stage has its own relative timetable in the description on our website. Bear in mind that the cold, the heat, the conditions of the terrain, your physical condition at that moment or even the stops may cause this timetable to increase.
Showers are possible in all shelters.
The distance between the Mountain Huts and the accumulated difference in altitude in each stage do not make this route suitable for children. However, this depends on the endurance, physical preparation and motivation in each particular case.
The shelters do not accept animals inside and do not have a specific place for them. The Natural Park has its own regulations and they must be kept on a leash at all times. For these reasons it is not possible to do the Alta Ruta with our dogs.
The organised route includes accommodation and meals in all the shelters along the route. If you have to make a bivouac in case of emergency, you have to inform the organisation.
All our bookings include wifi in the shelters.
It is advisable to communicate dietary restrictions in advance so that the Mountain Huts can take this into account, as resources may be limited. We will take care of this if you let us know at the time of booking. Vegetarian and vegan menus are also possible.
In most Mountain Huts it is not possible to pay by card, so it is advisable to carry cash.
In most shelters there are no specific laundry facilities or clotheslines.
In general this is not possible. Some shelters operate with photovoltaic installations or generate their own electricity and capacities are limited.
In many shelters dinner time is at 7pm, so we ask you to arrive before 6pm so that you can enjoy a welcome drink, settle into your room, shower and rest before dinner.
Picnics do not need to be booked in advance. Once you arrive at the lodge and check in, it is time to order picnics for the next day and pay for them directly, so it is necessary to bring enough cash.
This option is not possible. You must carry your backpack with you for the entire route.
The emergency notification will be made through the geolocator security device that we will give you at the beginning and we will show you how to use it. If you are in a Mountain Hut, the rangers will manage the emergency and you have to tell them to contact us to let us know. If someone in your group has suffered an accident it is important that you do not leave them alone until the rescue team arrives.
We advise, help and accompany you before and during your route. The organisation takes care of everything, booking in the Mountain Huts, making changes if there are any, we send you the tracks, the map, we give you all kinds of information about the route and we inform you about the conditions of the mountain. Our satellite geolocation service allows you to go to the mountain with security and peace of mind, and not worry about whether you have mobile phone coverage. In addition to all this we have a wonderful welcome pack together with an informative talk where we go over the route and solve last minute doubts, all accompanied by a snack. We take care of everything, so that you enjoy yourself and all you have to do is walk.
Welcome pack: Welcome pack is delivered at Vents del Cadí hut. Official Ternua thermal T-shirt, official Alpina map of the route, lunch pack at Prat d' Aguiló hut, shower voucher at Vents del Cadí for the day the trek ends, Ternua digital voucher of 50 € for purchases in their online store valid until 31/12/2023 (*) and 0.5 liter jug filled in Bujaruelo at the end of the trek.
(*) In case of early cancellationif you have paid the Ternua digital voucher of 50 € in their online store you will have an additional penalty of 50 €. Check our early cancellation insurance to benefit from its coverage.
You can get it stamped at the reception desk of each shelter.
You can bring a sleeping bag, as the shelters have blankets if you need them.
In the refuges the rooms are shared. La Alta Ruta does not manage the refuges, each one is managed independently.
The organisation cannot be held responsible for adverse weather conditions. In the event of a weather alert that puts your safety in the mountains at risk, the organisation will contact you to find a solution. Under no circumstances will the organisation pay for an extra night in a Mountain Hut if this should be necessary.
You can leave them the Alta Ruta contact and let the organisation know beforehand. We know where you are at any given moment and we will locate you to let you know. If you have to leave the route, we will tell you the best option.
The routes are usually self-guided. However, there is the option of joining a group that we organize with a professional guide, giving you an extra to your route and enjoying a great experience. Choose your route when you make your reservation.
You can benefit from special prices for members.
The season starts in June and ends at the end of September. However, you should bear in mind that crampons and ice axes are usually needed at the beginning of the season.
Normally there is still snow on the high passes until mid-July and they are necessary. We inform you about the conditions on the mountain and whether they are necessary or not before starting the route. We also publish it on our social networks.
The welcome pack is delivered at Conangles hut. Official Ternua thermal T-shirt, official Alpina map of the route, shower voucher at Conangles for the day the trek ends, welcome drink at all shelters along the route, Ternua digital voucher of 50€ for purchases in their online store valid until 31/12/2023 (*) and a 0.5 liter jug filled in Bujaruelo at the end of the trek.
(*) In case of early cancellationif you have paid the Ternua digital voucher of 50€ in their online store you will have an additional penalty of 50€. Check our early cancellation insurance to benefit from its coverage.
Yes, they are included when you book with us.
It is a geolocator device to be used in case of emergency. You don't need to call 112 or worry if you have coverage. We will take care of everything as we have your exact coordinates. We will explain how to use it in the explanatory talk at the beginning of the route.
No, it is for emergency use only. You will need to bring your own GPS or use a mobile app. We will send you the official track so you can follow it.
The vehicle can be parked in the large parking lot of the Conangles ref. From Barcelona it costs approximately 4 hours.
Yes, it is possible to do it both ways. The direction we propose may be more aesthetic at some point.
Coverage is limited and very variable along the route. We will give you more information about this in the route briefing.
You can charge your devices in all the Mountain Huts. Rangers will tell you where and how to do this, as there may be charging schedules. Charging is slow in the high altitude huts.
There are springs and streams along the route. It is advisable to use water purification tablets because there may be cattle in the mountains. There is a spring in stage 3 and on the approach path to the Cavallers dam.
There are mountain huts along the route that are very busy, so it is best to book as far in advance as possible. We usually open seasonal bookings in mid-January.
The route has no specific signposting, but in some parts it runs along the GR11, so you will find white and red markings in the area. There are some points that require special attention, but we will inform you about these in detail in the explanatory talk.
The timetables are approximate and each stage has its own relative timetable in the description on our website. Bear in mind that the cold, the heat, the conditions of the terrain, your physical condition at the time or even the stops may cause this timetable to increase. We include the MIDE for each stage for your better management.
Hot showers are possible in all shelters.
The distance between the Mountain Huts and the accumulated difference in altitude in each stage do not make this route suitable for children. However, this depends on the stamina, physical preparation and motivation in each individual case.
The shelters do not accept animals inside and do not have a specific place for them. The Natural Park has its own regulations and they must be leashed at all times. For these reasons it is not possible to do the Haute Route with our dogs.
The organised route includes accommodation and meals in all the shelters along the route. If you have to make a bivouac in case of emergency, you have to inform the organisation.
WIFI is currently available in the refuges of Conangles and Caldes as well as in the hotel in Vielha. We cannot guarantee availability in the rest of the refuges.
It is advisable to communicate dietary restrictions in advance so that the Mountain Huts can take this into account, as resources may be limited. We will take care of this if you let us know at the time of booking. Vegan menu is not possible but vegetarian menu is possible.
In most of the refuges it is not possible to pay by card, so it is advisable to bring cash. In Caldes this option is available.
In most shelters there are no specific laundry facilities or clotheslines.
In general this is not possible. Some shelters operate with photovoltaic installations or generate their own electricity and capacities are limited.
In many shelters dinner time is at 7pm, so we ask you to arrive before 6pm so that you can enjoy a welcome drink, settle into your room, shower and rest before dinner.
Picnics do not need to be booked in advance. Once you arrive at the hut and check in, it is time to order picnics for the next day and pay for them directly, so it is necessary to bring enough cash for that.
This option is not possible. You must carry your backpack with you for the entire route.
The emergency notification will be made through the geolocator security device "Garmin Inreach Mini", which we will give you at the Hotel Nere in Vielha and we will show you how to use it. If you are in a refuge, the rangers will manage the emergency and will contact us. If you are travelling in a group and someone has suffered an accident, it is important that you do not leave them alone until the rescue team arrives.
We advise, help and accompany you before and during your route. The organisation takes care of everything, making reservations at the refuges, making changes if necessary, sending you the tracks, the map, giving you all kinds of information about the route and informing you about the mountain conditions. Our satellite geolocation service allows you to go to the mountain with security and peace of mind, as this is an area where there is very little mobile coverage. In addition to all this, we have a wonderful welcome pack along with an informative talk where we go over the route and solve last minute doubts, all accompanied by a complimentary drink and a gastronomic pack with local products. We take care of everything, so that you enjoy yourself and all you have to do is walk.
You can get it stamped at the reception desk of each shelter.
You can bring a sleeping bag, as the shelters have blankets if you need them.
In the refuges the rooms are shared. La Alta Ruta does not manage the refuges, each one is managed independently.
The organisation cannot be held responsible for adverse weather conditions. In the event of a weather alert that puts your safety in the mountains at risk, the organisation will contact you to find a solution. Under no circumstances will the organisation pay for an extra night in a refuge if this should be necessary.
You can leave them the Alta Ruta contact and let the organisation know beforehand. We know where you are at any given moment and we will locate you to let you know just in case. If you have to abandon the route, we will tell you the best option.
