Here there are different ecosystems: in the low areas, meadows, crops and forests. At medium altitude, evergreen forests and in the highest zones, high mountain rocks. As it is a protected site, the flora and fauna are kept in a fairly wild state. Anyway, the footprint of man is present through livestock and hydroelectric exploitation mainly.
Best time to visit
All year round although the best time is during the European summer
Weather
The eastern zone has a continental climate and is fed by the tributaries of the Noguera Pallaresa, which flow into the San Mauricio Lake. The western side (Aigüestortes) has a high mountain Atlantic climate with tributaries from the Noguera Ribagorzana
The Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is the only national park in the autonomous community of Catalonia. It is located in the heart of the Pyrenees with a high mountain geography. Much of the territory exceeds 1000 meters of altitude, with peaks of more than 3000 meters
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