Explore the Besiberris Massif and the Parc Nacional d'Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, to discover the highest mountains in the area, such as the Besiberri Sud, and to walk through an area full of ibones.
DAY 1
Arrival at the Conangles 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 your last minute doubts. And from here begins the fantastic adventure that will take you through some of the most spectacular landscapes of the Pyrenees. All this enlivened with a welcome snack.
DAY 2 : STAGE 1
In the first stage, from the Conangles refuge still in the Aran Valley territory, we will immediately enter the Alta Ribagorça region to go all the way up the Besiberri Valley.
During the ascent, we will enjoy the different lakes and the impressive glacial cirque crowned by the well-known Besiberris ridge. Through a slightly decomposed chimney we will gain the col d'Abellers from which we will have the Besiberri S already very close.
From the top we descend a few meters towards the Comoloforno to find the gap that will give us passage to the Cavallers slope. From here we have a very long, technical and entertaining descent to the Rio Malo. At this point, to finish the stage, we will take the usual path to access the Ventosa i Calvell refuge.
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DAY 3 | STAGE 2
This second stage is relatively less demanding in terms of distance and elevation gain. We will leave the Ventosa hut towards the Tumeneia Ponds, bordering them to the east and take the path that ascends to the Tumenia pass. The descent to the Restanca refuge is easy from the pass.
Variant Brecha Peyta-Besiberri N
From the Ventosa hut, skirt the Tumeneia Lakes to the south and continue towards the Collet des Isards to reach Brecha Peyta. It is a difficult navigation route. You must be very attentive not to miss the milestones.
If we are prepared, experienced and have the right equipment, before Brecha Peyta we can take a temporary detour to reach the Besiberri Nord. For this stage we can hire a mountain guide (check availability and prices with the organization).
From the vicinity of Brecha Peyta, depending on the weather, conditions and skills of the group, you can complete the ascent to Besiberri N (PD+, III obligatory, recommended rappel), and return to the same Brecha Peyta to continue the stage.
From Refugio Ventosa to Refugio Restanca
Distance: 5.20 km. Elevation gain: +415 -606.
From the Ventosa hut to the Restanca hut with the Besiberri summit N
Distance: 11.80 km. Elevation gain: +1110 -1185.
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DAY 4 | STAGE 3
The third stage is the longest but has a contained slope and runs through better terrain for walking, after the previous stages by much more irregular and pre-draggy terrain.
We leave the Restanca Refuge to go up the Val de Rius to the Rius Lake. Here we leave the mythical GR-11 to gain the gentle Coret del Redon where we discover magnificent views over the Redon Lake and the Tuc deth Pòrt de Vielha, with the spectacular backdrop of the Molières or Mulleres, the Aneto and the Maladetas.
After topping the aforementioned Tuc deth Pòrt de Vielha, we will descend to the historic pass of the Pòrt de Vielha and continue the descent to the south back to Conangles, starting point and end of the route.
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Wardens: Sutri.
Rooms: 26 beds in rooms of 6 and 4.
Includes: Duvet and cushion.
Bathroom: With hot water shower.
Breakfast: From 7,30am Dinner: 19h.
Extra services: Slippers, food and drink service, library and games, wifi, mountain guides, visa.
Caretaker: Asier Urruzuno.
Rooms: 36 beds.
Includes: blankets and sheets.
Bathroom: With hot water shower.
Breakfast: Extensive breakfast and dinner timetable.
Extra services: Bar and picnic service and Wifi.
Caretaker: Miguel Sanchez and Belén.
Rooms: 69 beds in communal rooms.
Includes: Duvets.
Bathroom: With hot water shower.
Breakfast: 7 to 8 am. Dinner: 7 pm.
Extra services: Meals and bar service.
Caretaker: Josep Mohedano.
Rooms: 80 bunk beds 6 rooms.
Includes: Blankets .
Bathroom: With hot water shower.
Breakfast: 7 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. Dinner: 7 pm.
Extra services: pic-nic and bar.
Hotel: 3*
Rooms: 65 rooms, divided into 49 doubles, 2 superior doubles and 14 singles.
Includes: Thermal centre, sheets , towels and blankets.
Bathroom: With hot water shower.
Breakfast : Extensive breakfast and dinner timetable.
Extra services: Thermal centre, bar-cafeteria.
Hotel 3*
Rooms: 50 rooms and 8 flats.
Includes: Blankets and sheets.
Bathroom: With hot water shower.
Breakfast: Buffet. Dinners with a wide timetable.
Extra services: Picnic and bar.
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). Otherwise it will be delivered at the Briefing in the ref. of Conangles.
3. Reception at the Refuge of Conangles at 18 h, with explanatory talk.
4. Welcome pack: The welcome pack is delivered at Conangles Refuge. 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 (minimum purchase 51 €), valid until 31/12/2023 (*) and a 0.5 liter jug filled at Conangles at the end.
5.Pack lunch at Ventosa Ref.
6Forfait for sealing in the refuges.
7. Garmin security geolocator device (1 per group).
8. Insured half-board accommodation in all refuges and possibility of shower (accommodation, dinner and breakfast)
(*) In the event of early cancellationif you have made effective the Ternua digital voucher of 50 € in its online store you will have an additional penalty of 50 € to the cancellation fees. Check our early cancellation insurance to benefit from its coverage.
1. Transfers to/from Vielha (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.
Non federated: 318,60€.
Federated: 308,60€.
Accident insurance for the entire trip: 25€ per person.
Ice axe and crampon rental. Consult with the organization.
Early cancellation insurance50 per person.
