{"id":8267,"date":"2020-03-27T09:55:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T08:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/?p=8267"},"modified":"2024-05-10T18:55:46","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T16:55:46","slug":"you-will-spend-5-days-trekking-in-the-heart-of-the-pyrenees-between-the-vall-daran-and-the-ariege","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/you-will-spend-5-days-trekking-in-the-heart-of-the-pyrenees-between-the-vall-daran-and-the-ariege\/","title":{"rendered":"Pass'Aran: 5 days of trekking in the heart of the Pyrenees between Vall d'Aran and Ari\u00e8ge"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column8267_45867f-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column8267_45867f-b9{max-width:635px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column8267_45867f-b9{-webkit-flex:0 1 635px;flex:0 1 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8267_798153-3c inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image8267_3d27d3-1e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8267_3d27d3-1e rounded-corners\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Guia-rapida-TREKKINGS-VARIOS-DIAS-en-los-Pirineos.jpg\" alt=\"Quick guide to TREKKING SEVERAL DAYS in the Pyrenees\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-41176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Guia-rapida-TREKKINGS-VARIOS-DIAS-en-los-Pirineos.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Guia-rapida-TREKKINGS-VARIOS-DIAS-en-los-Pirineos-300x300.jpg 300w, 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8267_dbba1a-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8267_dbba1a-ed\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8267_dbba1a-ed mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8267_dbba1a-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8267_dbba1a-ed\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading8267_dbba1a-ed wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8267_dbba1a-ed\">Quick guide <em>TREKKING SEVERAL DAYS <\/em>in the Pyrenees<\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8267_5968cc-12, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8267_5968cc-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8267_5968cc-12\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8267_5968cc-12 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8267_5968cc-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8267_5968cc-12\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8267_5968cc-12 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8267_5968cc-12\">with everything you need to know before undertaking a <strong>multi-stage circular route<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"convertkit-form wp-block-convertkit-form\" style=\"\"><script async data-uid=\"98efea71f5\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.kit.com\/98efea71f5\/index.js\" 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They are about <strong>72 km -<\/strong>a little bit more if you choose to add some of the optional climbs and sections - with more than <strong>11,000 metres of accumulated height gain<\/strong>. Although there are sporting options to cover it in a short time, the recommended walking route is for a short time.<strong> 5-day tour<\/strong>. The circular route is located <strong>between the Val d'Aran and the French region of Ari\u00e8ge<\/strong>. You can start the route at the Amics de Montgarri hut (Val d'Aran) or at one of the French huts, with the exception of Estagnous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_necesitas_para_el_PassAran\"><\/span>What you need for the Pass'Aran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cheapest way is to buy the Pass'Aran ski pass for the whole route in Montgarri, although if you prefer you can call each mountain hut directly and make individual bookings. Also bear in mind that the mountain refuges - including Montgarri - are not open all year round, the main seasons are from mid-May to October, although this also depends on weather conditions. Regarding the <a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/trekking-equipment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>team<\/strong> <\/a>it is recommended to carry at least <a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/sleeping-bag\/\">sleeping bag<\/a> -A sleeping bag is an option, although mattresses and blankets are available in the refuges. Good sunscreen and sunglasses will help, as will good trekking boots that you are used to, and that are flexible but sturdy. The <strong>crampons<\/strong> y <a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/ice-axes\/\"><strong>ice axe<\/strong> <\/a>will be necessary if you want to tackle any of the high mountain sectors, for which you will of course need basic technical skills. Bear in mind that this is a natural route that does not cross roads or towns, so you will need to be able to<a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/trekking-equipment\/\"><strong> you should carry all the necessary provisions in your backpack.<\/strong><\/a>In this sense, it is a good option to book half board or full board, the main difference being an extra picnic during each day, although both include breakfast and dinner. Of course, a map is a must, as well as the experience to interpret it, although you shouldn't be without a good camera to make sure you don't miss any of the spectacular views you'll find along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Las_etapas_del_PassAran\"><\/span>The Pass'Aran stages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below we describe a little more about the stages, in a route that starts in this case at the Montgarri Refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Montgarri - Estagnous<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From this first stage you will begin to feel the rigour of a hiking route of this type in your legs, as the greatest demand is not in the distance, but in the gradient, and even more so if you opt for one of the two available alternatives, the<strong> Tuc de Milh<\/strong> or the<strong> cabbage from Barlongu\u00e8ra<\/strong>This is highly attractive, as it is not only a ridge that separates the two sides of the Pyrenees, but also offers spectacular views of both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-8276\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/REFUGI_DE_MONTGARRI_-_IB-452_-byBy-Isidre-blanc-CC-BY-SA-4.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa4_760x500.jpg\" alt=\"Montgarri Refuge \/ Isidre Blanc (Wikimedia Commons)\" class=\"wp-image-8276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/REFUGI_DE_MONTGARRI_-_IB-452_-byBy-Isidre-blanc-CC-BY-SA-4.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa4_760x500.jpg 760w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/REFUGI_DE_MONTGARRI_-_IB-452_-byBy-Isidre-blanc-CC-BY-SA-4.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa4_760x500-600x395.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/REFUGI_DE_MONTGARRI_-_IB-452_-byBy-Isidre-blanc-CC-BY-SA-4.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa4_760x500-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/REFUGI_DE_MONTGARRI_-_IB-452_-byBy-Isidre-blanc-CC-BY-SA-4.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa4_760x500-100x65.jpg 100w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/REFUGI_DE_MONTGARRI_-_IB-452_-byBy-Isidre-blanc-CC-BY-SA-4.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa4_760x500-260x170.jpg 260w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/REFUGI_DE_MONTGARRI_-_IB-452_-byBy-Isidre-blanc-CC-BY-SA-4.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa4_760x500-759x500.jpg 759w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Montgarri Refuge \/ Isidre Blanc (Wikimedia Commons)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here you can also start to enjoy some of the most important<a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/lakes-waterfalls-pyrenees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> the most beautiful lakes of the Pyrenees<\/strong><\/a>Some of them are hidden like treasures inside imposing mountain areas. The basic route is 11 km long, and will take you 6 to 8 hours at a walking pace to reach the Estagnous refuge; to identify it you can follow the GR Transfronterizo signposting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Estagnous - Maison du Valier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As this is a stage that is mostly downhill, it is a good option to choose the additional route to crown the<strong> Mont Valier<\/strong>This represents a climb of about 600 metres to reach 2,800 metres above sea level, the second highest point on the route. After the descent, you will cross spectacular areas of rivers and small waterfalls, as well as going around the lake. <strong>Milouga<\/strong> in an area of large boulders that were once a glacier. There are in total a little more than <strong>10 km<\/strong> to walk in between <strong>5 and 7 hours<\/strong>paths that converge with the <strong>GR10<\/strong> and the<strong> Chemin de la Libert\u00e9<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Du Valier - Gite d'Etape d'Eylie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this stage you will be discovering beautiful areas of fern forest and open mountain fields where it is not uncommon to see grazing animals. This is a longer route, of almost <strong>17 km<\/strong> that will take you from <strong>8 to 10 hours<\/strong> walking in normal conditions. You will inevitably pass through two ascents, although without technical complications, and it is also a balanced stage, although with the greatest accumulated difference in altitude of the whole route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gite d'Etape d'Eylie - l'\u00e9tang d'Araing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It will be a day of ascent, again over 2,000 metres through a mining trail in a legendary area of <strong>abandoned mines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-8275\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/\u00c9tang_Arraing_by-By-S\u00e9bastien-BOULET-Public-domain-via-Wikimedia-Commons_760x500.jpg\" alt=\"l&#039;\u00e9tang d&#039;Araing\" class=\"wp-image-8275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/\u00c9tang_Arraing_by-By-S\u00e9bastien-BOULET-Public-domain-via-Wikimedia-Commons_760x500.jpg 760w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/\u00c9tang_Arraing_by-By-S\u00e9bastien-BOULET-Public-domain-via-Wikimedia-Commons_760x500-600x395.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/\u00c9tang_Arraing_by-By-S\u00e9bastien-BOULET-Public-domain-via-Wikimedia-Commons_760x500-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/\u00c9tang_Arraing_by-By-S\u00e9bastien-BOULET-Public-domain-via-Wikimedia-Commons_760x500-100x65.jpg 100w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/\u00c9tang_Arraing_by-By-S\u00e9bastien-BOULET-Public-domain-via-Wikimedia-Commons_760x500-260x170.jpg 260w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/\u00c9tang_Arraing_by-By-S\u00e9bastien-BOULET-Public-domain-via-Wikimedia-Commons_760x500-759x500.jpg 759w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">l'\u00e9tang d'Araing<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It is the shortest stage, about<strong> 7 km<\/strong> you can do in <strong>4 - 5 hours<\/strong>optionally - and if you are still feeling fit - you can also climb up the <strong>Crab\u00e8re Peak<\/strong>The hike ends at the Refuge de l'\u00e9tang d'Araing, in front of the beautiful lake of the same name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">L'\u00e9tang d'Araing - Friends of Montgarri<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A tough stage to exhaust the remaining energies, they are almost <strong>20 km<\/strong> and <strong>7 to 9 a.m.<\/strong> of route through wild medium and high mountain terrain, with the great optional attraction (340 m of extra vertical drop) of the <strong>Mauberme<\/strong>This is also the highest point of the hiking route.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-8274\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fita_al_coll_dAraing_by-By-AlbertRA-CC-BY-SA-4.0-httpscreativecommons.jpg_760x500.jpg\" alt=\"By AlbertRA [CC BY-SA 4.0 (httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa4.0)], from Wikimedia Commons\" class=\"wp-image-8274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fita_al_coll_dAraing_by-By-AlbertRA-CC-BY-SA-4.0-httpscreativecommons.jpg_760x500.jpg 760w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fita_al_coll_dAraing_by-By-AlbertRA-CC-BY-SA-4.0-httpscreativecommons.jpg_760x500-600x395.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fita_al_coll_dAraing_by-By-AlbertRA-CC-BY-SA-4.0-httpscreativecommons.jpg_760x500-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fita_al_coll_dAraing_by-By-AlbertRA-CC-BY-SA-4.0-httpscreativecommons.jpg_760x500-100x65.jpg 100w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fita_al_coll_dAraing_by-By-AlbertRA-CC-BY-SA-4.0-httpscreativecommons.jpg_760x500-260x170.jpg 260w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Fita_al_coll_dAraing_by-By-AlbertRA-CC-BY-SA-4.0-httpscreativecommons.jpg_760x500-759x500.jpg 759w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">By AlbertRA [CC BY-SA 4.0 (httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa4.0)], from Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you choose to climb the Mauberme, you will then make a descent to the lake of <strong>Montolui<\/strong>The route continues descending until it returns to the Val d'Aran and ends the adventure at the Amics de Montgarri hut. &nbsp; 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