Carros de Foc Hut-to-Hut Trek in the Eastern Pyrenees

Begin by meeting your guide in Boí Taull, followed by a taxi transfer to Planell d’Aigüestortes. Your trek starts as you leave Estany Llong behind, ascending first through lush forests then onto expansive alpine meadows until you reach the Dellui pass at 2,577 m.

Along the way, you’ll pass close to several remarkable lakes—including Eixerola, Cubieso, Mariolo, and the vast Tort lake—before walking along an old wagon trail once used for transporting dam materials. End your day with dinner and an overnight stay at Colomina refuge, nestled by Colomina lake at 2,415 m.

After breakfast, enjoy a shorter but equally scenic stage. You’ll begin by climbing a gentle slope alongside a small canal, eventually reaching Pas de l’Ós via a few steps. The trail takes you around Saburó lake, up a hill to 2,667 m, and then off the beaten path toward Tuca de Saburó at 2,906 m. Descending through postcard-perfect forests and past serene lakes, you arrive at the charming Josep M. Blanc refuge, beautifully set on a peninsula within Tort de Peguera lake, where you’ll dine and spend the night.

Kick off the day with breakfast before venturing into a landscape dominated by lush black pine forests near the Ernest Mallafré refuge. This leg also offers stunning views of Sant Maurici lake and the iconic Els Encantats, key symbols of the national park. Opt for the variant route that takes you through the Monasterio pass and a quaint rural valley, leading to an evening at Amitges refuge where dinner and overnight accommodations await.

explore the wild, sparsely vegetated terrain around the Amitges refuge, highlighted by striking vertical rock spires. Your path then guides you through a majestic glacial cirque toward the Saboredo refuge. From there, cross another glacial cirque at Colomers, framed by peaks rising between 2,700 and 2,900 m—a region famed for its many lakes. Conclude the day with a delicious dinner and an overnight stay at Colomers refuge.

Begin your day with breakfast and an ascent to the Caldes pass, which nears 2,600 m, followed by the Crestada pass that leads you to the Restanca Refuge—an ideal spot for spotting marmots. Retrace your steps back to Coll de Crestada pass and then descend alongside the scenic Monges, Mangades, and Travessani lakes. Arrive at Ventosa i Calvell refuge (2,273 m), surrounded by dramatic peaks like the renowned Montardo, and enjoy another stunning sunset, dinner, and a comfortable overnight stay.

On the final day, after breakfast, take on the trek’s most iconic challenge: the ascent to the Contraix pass, the highest point at 2,748 m. Marvel at the impressive rock formations and sweeping vistas from the top. A long, scenic descent of about 900 m, dotted with picturesque lakes, brings you back to Estany Llong. After several days immersed in high-mountain beauty and solitude, your trek concludes with a transfer back to Boí Taull and the end of services.