The route
El Refugi de l’Arp (1937 m altitude) is a mountain refuge located within the Nordic ski resort of Tuixent-La Vansa, in the Alt Urgell region. Located on the northern slope of the Serra de Port del Comte, its location provides spectacular views of the Pyrenees. Since 2020 the refuge has been closely linked to the sport of sled dogs, as from this year it is guarded by the Cau de Llops mushers. In this way, the refuge has become a point of reference in Catalonia to come into contact with sled dogs. The refuge is open all year round (check closure for holidays) and offers accommodation, bar and restaurant service to everyone.
This is a route to do when the snow is gone and the station is closed. It is a route without any complications in terms of terrain since it runs entirely on a wide track and meadow, taking advantage of the routes of the Nordic ski slopes of the Tuixent-La Vansa station. We will only have to be attentive to the turns indicated by the GPS to follow the route easily. It is a route that will help us stretch our legs or do a short and explosive workout at an altitude of 2000 meters. If we carry a map we can easily lengthen it thanks to the existing layouts. Optionally, we can climb Pedró dels Quatre Batlles if we want to add 200 more meters of positive slope and enjoy the views that it offers, we will only have to continue up once we are in Prat Llong.
We will leave in front of the Arp refuge in the direction of Clots de Rebost, and when we reach the Fred river we will turn clearly to the left to cross the Prat Llong. This meadow will end at a point where we can enjoy magnificent views over the Serra del Verd and the iconic Pedra Forca mountain. From there, the descent will begin through the forest of Alt de Prats del Rebost to the Nordic ski resort of Tuixen-La Vansa. And finally we will continue left along the track to the refuge. Arrived at the refuge we will be able to enjoy the panoramic views over the Sierra del Cadí and the Pyrenees.
