This is the Pyrenean trekking par excellence. Change of scenery at each stage, impressive mountains with stories of great Pyrenean climbers from both sides of the border. The most southern glaciers of Europe that are dying offer us an impressive spectacle: waterfalls, forests and rivers. Without a doubt, it is the paradise of adventure trekking.
DAY 1
Arrival at the Bujaruelo Mountain Hut, where we will welcome you, introduce ourselves and have an explanatory talk. At this meeting point we will give you the welcome pack, we will see the details of the route, the conditions of the mountain, and we will teach you how to use the geolocator safety device that you will have at your disposal during the whole itinerary. Here you will be able to solve any last minute doubts you may have. And from here begins the fantastic adventure that will take us through some of the most spectacular landscapes of the Pyrenees. All this enlivened with a welcome snack.
DAY 2 : STAGE 1
From Bujaruelo Mountain Hut to Góriz Mountain Hut.
From Bujaruelo we cross the Roman bridge and ascend following the red and white markings that indicate the GR 11 as far as the Puerto de Bujaruelo pass. Here we follow the sign that leads us to the Mountain Hut de la Brecha de Rolando. Once in the Brecha we descend towards the Collado del Descargador through the Paso de los Sarrios. Here we will find the first technical step of the route with some chains that help us in its progression. There is an alternative path from the Brecha itself to avoid this pass. From the Collado del Descargador we continue towards the plain to reach the Góriz Mountain Hut.
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DAY 3 | STAGE 2
From Refugio de Góriz to Refugio de Góriz.
We leave the Góriz Mountain Hut and next to the fountain we find a sign indicating Monte Perdido. We follow the milestones upwards, overcome a small climbing pass and arrive at the so-called Campo de Bloques. In this labyrinthine rocky chaos it is important to follow the milestones that lead us to Lago Helado (frozen lake) at 2,990m. We will have to cross a ravine with the help of a horizontal chain that secures the passage. Be careful when there is snow because it is usually frozen.
From the lake the summit is attacked from the southeast, first by a moraine and then by a channel known as "Escupidera" and very dangerous when there is snow or ice (only for experts and obligatory crampons and ice axe) as the synclinal shape of the channel "spits you out" in case of a fall, making it very difficult to stop. In summer there is no such danger. The path leading to the pass is a very steep rocky path. From the pass known as the "hombro del Perdido" we reach the summit in a few minutes. We return by the same route (2 hours and a half to the Mountain Hut).
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DAY 4 | STAGE 3
From Góriz Mountain Hut to Pineta Mountain Hut.
We leave Góriz following the GR 11 markings that gradually climb to the Collado Superior de Góriz. At this point we leave the GR 11 that descends to the Añisclo Canyon and take the milestones in a north-easterly direction that take us through the Faja de las Olas to the Collado de Añisclo, where we also find an area of chains that help us in our progression. To avoid this technical step we can descend to the Fuen Blanca, and then ascend the Collado de Añisclo. We carefully descend the long and demanding descent from the Collado de Añisclo to the Mountain Hut.
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DAY 5 | STAGE 4
From Góriz Mountain Hut to Pineta Mountain Hut.
From Pineta we follow the National Park signs to the Balcón de Pineta and Lago de Marboré. We continue skirting the lake on the right towards the Tucarroya Gap and Mountain Hut. We climb up to the gap and from here we descend along a steep sloping channel with a lot of loose rocks that requires us to descend with caution. If there is snow, the difficulty increases and it is essential to use ice axes and crampons. There is also an alternative variant via Puerto Nuevo de Pineta that avoids this technical pass. Once we descend from the Rolando Gap we head towards the Horquette d'Alans along an uphill path. Descend to the Espuguettes Mountain Hut where we will enjoy unbeatable views.
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DAY 6 | STAGE 5
From the Espuguettes Mountain Hut to the Grange de Holle Mountain Hut.
Departure from the Espuguettes Mountain Hut in the direction of Gavarnie. After a steep descent you will see a signpost indicating the path to the Cirque de Gavarnie to the left. Follow this beautiful forest path that will take you to the base of the imposing Cirque de Gavarnie. It is about an hour's walk from the Hotellerie du Cirque to Gavarnie. From the village of Gavarnie to the Grange de Holle Mountain Hut there is a path that is not easy to find. Follow the signs to the cemetery and after the cemetery take an unmarked path to the right which will lead you to the Grange de Holle Mountain Hut.
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DAY 7 | STAGE 6
From the Grange de Holle mountain hut to the Oulèttes de Gaube mountain hut.
Departure from the Grange de Holle sheltaris a bit confusing, better to ask the ranger. We head along a forest path to the Ossoue Valley. We pass in front of the Lourdes Hut, cross the Barrage d'Ossoue and take the ascent that will take us to the Bayssellance shelter. Continue along the path that climbs up to the Horquette d'Ossoue and descends to the Oulèttes shelter.
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DAY 8 | STAGE 7
From the Oulèttes de Gaube Mountain Hut to the Bujaruelo Mountain Hut.
Departure from Oulèttes in the direction of the Col des Mules. Descend the pass following the red and white markings of the HRP. We leave the markings to head towards the Ara Valley which, after a long and gentle descent, will lead us back to the Roman Bridge of Bujaruelo and the Mountain Hut.
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Rangers: José Luis, Rafa and Esther
Rooms: 2, 4, 8 and 20 beds
Necessary: bag or sheet
Includes: duvets
Bathroom: with hot water shower
Breakfast: from 7am
Dinner: from 8.30pm
Extra services: Pic-nic and cafeteria (7am - 10pm)
Rangers: Iban, Joan Maria, Borja and Luis
Rooms: communal
Includes: duvets
Bathroom: with hot water shower
Dinner: at 19h and at 20h in summer
Extra services: Picnic and bar
Rangers: Quique, Diego and Jaime
Rooms: communal
Includes: blankets and heating
Bathroom: with shower
Dinner: shifts at 19h and at 20h in summer
Extra services: Picnic and bar
Rangers: Pilou and Noemi
Rooms: communal
Includes: duvets
Bathroom: no shower and no toilet paper
Dinner: shifts at 19h in summer
Extra services: Picnic and bar
Caretakers: Amelie and Philippe
Rooms: communal
Includes: blankets
Bathroom: with hot shower
Dinner: from 7pm in Summer
Extra services: Pic-nic and bar
Rangers: Emma and Philippe
Rooms: communal
Includes: blankets
Bathroom: with hot shower
Dinner: from 7pm in Summer
Extra services: Pic-nic and bar
1 . Registration fees and full management of the reservation.
2. Advance mailing of the map (only one mailing per reservation to Peninsula and Balearic Islands and until June 30).
3. Reception at the Refugio de Bujaruelo at 19h, with explanatory talk and snack.
4. Welcome pack: Coming soon.
5. Forfait for stamping in the refuges.
6. Garmin geolocation device (1 per group).
7. A picnic at Góriz Hut (if this hut is included in your route).
8. Surprise gastronomic package at the Pineta Refuge (if this refuge is included in your route).
9. Half board accommodation in all the refuges.
1 . Transfers to/from Bujaruelo (ask us if you need transport).
2. Personal expenses and tips.
3. Expenses arising from unexpected events, either by third parties or weather-related (delays, cancellations, floods, landslides, snowfalls, natural disasters, etc.).
4. Any service not specified in the "Included" section.
Not federated: Coming soon.
Federated FEDME: Coming soon.
Accident insurance for the entire trip: 25€ per person, see conditions here.
Petlz ice axe and crampon rental: pack (6€ per day) / 1 tool (3€ per day).
Early cancellation insurance: 50€ per person.
