Trekking Pass Aran. Cross-border crossing of the Pyrenees

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Scheduled trips

  • 26/07/2019

The trip

We present the Trekking Pass' Aran. A cross-border circular tour that covers more than 70km in 5 days. We will climb peaks of almost 3.000m and cross beautiful beech forests a little more than 900m high. Each day we will have the opportunity to stay in isolated shelters both in Spain and in France.

We will begin our journey in the Valley of Aran, in the province of Lleida, but a large part of the route takes place in France.

The destination

The Aran Valley is located on the Atlantic slope of the central Pyrenees, a fact that determines its climate, history and relationships with its neighbours. The Garonne River makes its way north by Aquitaine land, in France. In fact and despite being administratively integrated in Spain, it was not until 1948, when the tunnel of Vielha was inaugurated, that the valley was communicated throughout the year by road with the rest of the state. All this has meant that its language and its Occitan culture have been preserved.

 

Another important aspect of the Aran Valley, besides its orientation, is that the 30% of the valley is above the 2.000 meters altitude.

 

Despite the great urban development that the valley has suffered in recent years, we can still enjoy its cultural heritage. Villages, churches, stately homes, churches, public laundries, mills or water troughs have lasted until our days. The village of Arties, with beautiful views of the Montardo Mountain (2.833 m), and its Romanesque church of Santa María de Arties, are just one example

 

This land has natural products used in their traditional cuisine, such as garden vegetables, game meat, mushrooms, berries (cranberries, wild strawberries, currants and raspberries) and honey. Some of their typical dishes are the “civet” made with wild pig, “olla aranesa” and “truhada”.

Highlights

  • Tour through the two slopes of the Pyrenees.
  • • Ecosystems very well preserved, rich and varied.
  • • The tranquillity of these mountains.

Equipment required

It is important to carry a light backpack to walk comfortable, with light and indispensable equipment. If you don’t have all the equipment you can rent it, please consult us.

  • Backpack (between 30 - 40 litres).
  • Trekking boots.
  • Technical clothes:
    • Socks
    • Thermal t-shirt (base layer). An extra one for the hut.
    • Extra tights for the hut.
    • Fleece jacket or similar (second layer)
    • Gore-Tex or similar jacket and trousers (third layer)
    • Primaloft jacket or similar.
    • Neckie.
    • Light and thick gloves.
    • Woollen cap and Sun cap.
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and SPF lip balm
  • Head lamp (extra batteries)
  • Sheet-sleeping bad
  • Canteen or camelback (minimum 1 litre)
  • First aid kit and essential toiletries
  • Camera

Notes

You do not have to be a super athlete, but you must be used to walking in the mountains or exercising regularly.

It does not present technical stages, but a good physical preparation is required to face the distances and the unevenness of each stage.

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Labels

26/07/2019

Trip basis

  • Departure::26/07/2019
  • Arrival:30/07/2019
  • Duration: 5 días
  • Destination:Aran Valley
  • Activity:Trekking
  • Level:
  • Mín-max group:5-10 participants
  • Reference:19-1733-TK-SP

Prices per participant

Price: 500€

Meeting in Vielha.
Accommodation in the Valley.

DAY 2
PLA DE BERET - AMICS DE MONTGARRI HUT - ESTAGNOUS HUT (2.246 m).

From the Beret car park we will access the Sanctuary of Montgarri (1648m) After a brief pause, we will go to the Port of Barlonguera (2503m) to go down to the Estanh Redon and finally to the Estagnous Hut, where we will pass this first night.

Distance: 10Km. Elevation gain +1.250 m - 750 m. Time: 6-7h hours

DAY 3
ESTAGNOUS HUT (2.246 m) - LA MAISON DU VALIER (933 m).

After resting in the Estagnous Hut, we descend to the valley. On the way we will find the Estanh of Milouga. We will continue the descent to the Maison du Valier where we will renew our strength with a delicious dinner.

Distance: 11Km. Elevation gain +300 m - 1.500 m. Time: 6 hours

DAY 4 LA MAISON DU VALIER (933 m) - GITE D’ETAPE D’EYLIE (1.000 m).

We leave from the Maison du Valier towards the Cap de l'Empaillou. From here we will descent to the town of Eylie. This mid-mountain stage will take us through spectacular forests into deep French valleys.

Distance: 17Km. Elevation gain +1.650 m - 1.600 m. Time: 8-10 hours

DAY 5

GITE D’ETAPE D’EYLIE (1.000 m) - ARAING HUT  (1.965 m).

From Eylie we will go to Coll de Catauere (1706m) and from there to Estanh d'Aranh, visiting areas that were used for mining. At the end of the stage we will find the Araing Hut, ideal place to rest and enjoy the landscape.

Distance: 9Km. Elevation gain +1.300 m - 311 m. Time: 5 hours

DAY 6

ARAING HUT (1.965 m) - AMICS DE MONTGARRI HUT - PLA DE BERET.

From the Araing Hut we will walk to Port d'Arbe towards the Valley of Estanh Long de Liut. We will descent to the Montgarri Valley and reach the Beret car park at the end of the route.

Distance: 19Km. Elevation gain +890 m - 1.100 m. Time: 7-9 hours

Including

  •  Professional Mountain guide.
  •  4 half-board nights (breakfast and dinner).
  •  Kit Pass Aran (Official map, shirt, Buff, huts card, accident insurance.)
  •  Trip management.

Not including

  • Flights (Muntania offers this service for an additional cost of 15€).
  •  Transfers to Vielha (please consult).
  •  First night accommodation.
  •  Drinks where not included in the dinner menus.
  •  Any change due to unexpected incidents (weather, etc.) that inquire in higher expenses than the ones budgeted for the client and the guide.