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Engolasters

Total Distance: 6,5 Km

Elevation gain: 400 m

Start point: Encamp

Finish point: Encamp

Min. height: 1250 m. (Encamp)

Max. height: 1630 m. (Llac d’Engolasters)

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Summary

This a very suitable circuit to do with children. In Engolasters there are some interesting attractions, such as an adventure playground (admission charge) and some facilities that explain how a hydroelectric plant works.

During winter season, be cautious in regards to the weather conditions.

The route starts from the Tourist office and continues through the main street of Encamp. When you get to the beginning of a path, you will see some directions. Follow that path which steeply ascends until you cross the road. Continue by a shady path in good going terrain, that will lead you to Engolasters Lake.

Go around the lake and over there you will see some of the first signs that explain how a hydroelectric plant works.

The way back will be easily done just retracing your steps to the starting point.

WATER: All needed water facilities are available in Encamp. There are restaurants and bars in Engolasters.

TOURISM: Visits to the hydroelectric plant.

Urbà

Total Distance: 3 Km

Elevation gain: 120 m

Start point: Les Bons

Finish point: Vilà

Min. height: 1200 m. (Encamp)

Max. height: 1330 m. (Sant Romà de les Bons)

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Summary

This is an urban route that will take you around the charming medieval streets of Les Bons. You will get to see its lookout tower and the valley, after crossing Encamp.

The trail starts from the church of Sant Romà de les Bons, lookout point with panoramic sights of Encamp and Vilà. Move across the narrow streets in the medieval quarter, descending towards the Pont de les Bons. Shortly after crossing this bridge, you will arrive to Encamp.

Cross the town of Encamp following the GR11 (Long-distance trail), passing through cobbled streets until you cross the main street, close to the Park of Prat Gran. Continue walking by the sidewalk towards the funeral parlour and after you pass it, you will find an uphill path that will lead you to Sant Romà de Vilà. Continue walking until you get to the village of Vilà, from where you will have astonishing views of the circuit in its entirety.

WATER: There is access to water in the starting point and also along the circuit.

TOURISM: Les Bons, Encamp, Vilà.

Estanys de la Solana

Total Distance: 8 Km

Elevation gain: 400 m

Start point: Grau Roig

Finish point: Grau Roig

Min. height: 2100 m. (Grau Roig)

Max. height: 2500 m. (Estany de Pessons)

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Summary

This is an excellent trail for summer and autumn. The Pessons and Solana areas host the largest lake basin in the country and more than 20 lakes scattered around.

The circuito starts from the Tourist office in Grau Roig. Follow the blue markers, first by track and then by path, until you reach Estany Primer ( the first lake). Here you will find the GR11 signs (Long-distance trail), which should be followed for a while, passing by some lakes on your way.

Before you get to Estany del Cap de Pessons, you will see a sign-post. At that point, leave the GR and turn right, to continue the route following the yellow markers. These signs will bring you to Estanys de la Solana. These lakes are a bit away from the main trail, that is why it is such a charming spot.

Keep following the trail until you are back in Estany primer and from there you just need to retrace your steps to the starting point.

WATER: All needed water facilities are available in Grau Roig. There is access to lakes and streams along the route.

TOURISM: Lakes of Pessons.

Abelletes

Total Distance: 5 Km

Elevation gain: 250 m

Start point: Pas de la Casa

Finish point: Pas de la Casa

Min. height: 2050 m. (Pas de la Casa)

Max. height: 2280 m. (Estany de les Abelletes)

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Summary

This short trail will guide you towards Estany de les Abelletes. There are two picnic areas placed around the Abelletes lake.

Starting from the Tourist office of Pas de la Casa, continue up La Arija river, walking by path on its left side. After climbing a mound (very entertaining, specially for children), you will already sight the lake.

Once you have reached the lake, the return is very straight forward. There is an easy descent by path, parallel to the river. After that, just follow the track that leads to Pas de la casa.

WATER: All needed water facilities are available in Pas de la Casa.

TOURISM: Pas de la Casa.

Fonts del Campeà

Total Distance: 5,5 Km

Elevation gain: 390 m

Start point:  Funicamp Middle Station

Finish point: Funicamp Middle Station

Min. height: 1900 m. (Bordes de la Casa)

Max. height: 2200 m. (Fonts de Campeà)

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Summary

This a very suitable circuit to do with children. Along this complete mountain route you will find different points of interest, such as a climbing wall, a suspension bridge and a via ferrata.

In great part of winter, the circuit is covered with snow.

Starting from the intermediate station of Funicamp, descend towards the climbing wall. From there, follow the path that will take you to the suspension bridge. the next stretch will be a wide path that will lead you to a sign-post with directions to Bosc de Campeà. After that, continue uphill all the way to Fonts de Campeà, the natural source of the stream.

The return will be done through the marked path, first within the forest and then by track until you find some stone tables. When you come across the road, walk it southward for 50 meters and turn right towards Bordas.

Just after crossing the bridge over the stream, you will find the path that will take you back to the starting point. This is a well marked path that sometimes will pass through grassy areas.

WATER: There is access to water in Fonts de Campeà. You will pass by some streams along the route.

TOURISM: Bordes dels Cortals.

La Cubil

Total Distance: 3 Km

Elevation gain: 250 m

Start point: Cabana de Solanelles

Finish point: Cabana de Solanelles

Min. height: 2250 m. (Estany de la Cubil)

Max. height: 2500 m. (Cabana de Solanelles)

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Summary

This short and easy trail will take you around some historical stables. It is advisable to anticipate the temperature difference between Encamp (1250 meters height) and Solanelles (2500 meters height). In Funicamp´s information point they will provide you with the weather forecast in the highest areas.

You should take the Funicamp to reach the starting point. Start cautiously descending by a ski track. After passing across some fields, you will easily arrive to the lake and the Borda de la Cubil (stables of Cubil), which can be seen from the starting point.

In the stables, there is a guide service which explains the history related to the place.

After taking a stroll around the lake, you can return just retracing your steps all the way to the funicamp, this time in ascent.

WATER: There is access to water in Cabana de Solanelles.

TOURISM: Borda de la Cubil.

Bordes de Vaca Morta

Total Distance: 8 Km

Elevation gain: 300 m

Start point: Pas de la Casa

Finish point: Pas de la Casa

Min. height: 1800 m. (Borde de Vaca Morta)

Max. height: 2050 m. (Pas de la Casa)

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Summary

Recorrido muy cómodo donde ralizaremos la bajada en el primer sector, y el retorno siempre será ascendente.

Iniciamos el recorrido delante de la Oficina de Turismo de Pas d ela Casa, y bajaremos por una calle asfaltada hasta la depuradora. En este punto ya encontraremos el sendero que siempre paralelo al Riu de l’Arieja y por prado, nos llevará hasta las Bordes de Vaca Morta.

El retorno lo realizaremos por el mismo camino, sin pérdida y siempre con la visión del pueblo a lo lejos.

Probablemente en los prados encontraremos ganado, que respetaremos a nuestro paso.

Agua: Todos los servicios en Pas de la Casa. Torrentes durante el recorrido donde nos podremos refrescar.