La Porta del Cel

Tavascan, Spain

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Distance

35.12 miles

Elevation Gain

14895 ft

Route Type

Loop

Description

Added by Marina Olle

Stunning hut-to-hut hike in the Catalan and French Pyrenees. The route takes four and a half days, and it passes through 4 huts where you can enjoy a delicious dinner, sleep, and have breakfast before hiking again the next day.

Along the trail, you'll climb the highest mountain in Catalonia, Pica d'Estats (3.143 m), enjoy scenic views, and admire several waterfalls and alpine lakes. The landscape is mindblowing, and because of the elevation gain, the landscapes range from lush pine forests to rocky mountain peaks.

It's a challenging route that requires high-mountain experience, as in some parts, the terrain is technical ( steep scree, descents with big rock blocks, and two sections equipped with ropes where you have to use your hands).

All in all, if you're looking for an adventure in the Pyrenees that you'll remember for a long time, I can't recommend this one enough!

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