Bacivèr Lakes in Val d'Aran

This is a beautiful circuit in the Val d'Aran, through the Vaqueira mountains to Naut and Baish de Bacivèr Lakes.
Although it's a short loop, it requires an established fitness level to climb the first half of the route.
The effort will be rewarded by the arrival at Lac Naut de Bacivèr, the highest point of the hike.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.80 km
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    Average duration: 3h 30 
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    Difficulty: Difficult

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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 459 m
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    Vertical drop: - 457 m

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    Highest point: 2,321 m
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    Lowest point: 1,855 m

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Description of the walk

In order to access and park at Orri car park, leave the village of Baqueira heading North towards Beret and Orri.

To do this, take Calle Placita Beret, C-142B, which runs past the Val de Ruda hotel.
The road twists and turns for about 6.5 km before you come to the Parking Orri sign on the right.
This car park belongs to the Baqueira-Beret ski area.

(S/E) From the car park, head for the cable car cabin. Go around it, passing under the lift cables. Approach and pass the Moët Winter Lounge. Begin the ascent on the wide dirt and pebble track, HRP Variant 25.1. Reach a kind of fork with a narrow trail off to the right, to be ignored.

(1) Continue straight ahead on the wide track. After a wide bend to the right, find a small path leading off to the left, altitude marked 2014.

(2) Leave the wide white track, HRP Variante 25.1, and take this path. The trail joins the HRP track and leaves it again, twice more. In its final non-HRP section, Baish de Bacivèr Lake comes into view.

(3) Junction with the HRP, above Baish de Bacivèr Lake. The track is gravelled and runs alongside a torrent. A small waterfall trickles halfway along. Further on, meet a Y junction.

(4) Continue to follow the water line, leaning to the left. Stones stand like menhirs, directing the path to Naut de Bacivèr Lake, 2330 m above sea level.

(5) Continue along the lake for approx. 300 m. Leave the HRP and follow the right-hand curve around the hill to reach the Y junction.

(4) Go back the way you came and return to the junction with the HRP.

(3) Stay on the HRP, which joins the shore of Lac Baish de Bacivèr, at its north-western corner.

(6) Keep HRP Variant 25.1 and a general NW direction.

(7) Remain on the right bank of Ruisseau Malo and on the right-hand track leading back down to the intersection you passed on the outward journey.

(2) Go back the way you came to return to the Parking Orri (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,862 m - Orri car park - Domaine skiable de Baqueira-Beret
  2. 1 : km 1.07 - alt. 1,928 m - Common A/R junction
  3. 2 : km 1.42 - alt. 1,985 m - Common A/R junction
  4. 3 : km 2.74 - alt. 2,147 m - Common A/R junction - Lac Baish de Bacivèr
  5. 4 : km 3.15 - alt. 2,234 m - Y-crossing
  6. 5 : km 3.68 - alt. 2,315 m - Lac Naut de Bacivèr, 2330 m altitude.
  7. 6 : km 5.38 - alt. 2,135 m - Lake Baish de Bacivèr, 2160 m altitude.
  8. 7 : km 6.14 - alt. 2,000 m - Stay to the right
  9. S/E : km 7.8 - alt. 1,864 m - Orri car park - Parking Orri

Practical information

Warning: no water source.
Baqueira-Beret ski area
The Moët Winter Lounge is closed in summer.

The tour will follow almost the entire HRP Variant 25.1 except for a short section halfway up and an even shorter one leaving Lac Dalt de Bacivèr.

However please note

The Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne is not signposted as such. It is not a path to be followed, but rather a trace that each person builds and borrows as he or she wishes.
Consequently, it is best to follow the GPS track or the printed map.

To take part in the Pujada and make a shorter ascent from Spain, there are numerous refuges at Alós d'Isil.
Accommodation is available at Refugi del Fornet to start the climb from a higher altitude.

The language spoken is Spanish, apart from Catalan and Occitan.

Tour completed by the author on August 05, 2017.

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Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Clarity of route map
4 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
Girlpower
Girlpower

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very fine walk in fine weather.
It's best to have a GPS track as the markings sometimes get lost.
No problem though, as the paths are well marked.
Lake Baciver and the upper lakes are very beautiful.
The descent is a bit rocky, but that doesn't detract from the appeal of this hike.
I highly recommend it.

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madydou
madydou ★

Hello,
Thank you for your feedback.
I will modify the description as soon as possible.
Best regards.

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estellej
estellej

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very nice walk, beautiful views. However, the description of the start of the hike is not easy to understand. You simply have to walk past the Moet bar and take the visible path that starts directly in front of you, which corresponds to the GPS route.

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or69
or69

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A lovely hike to see several glacial lakes where it is possible to swim.
The explanations given at the start are inadequate, so you have to position yourself to the left of the torrent (which is sometimes dry) after passing the bar/altitude restaurant and follow the path up to the first of the lakes.
It's a steep climb over rough terrain, but you'll be well rewarded with a fine view of the Aneto peak.

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J-A
J-A

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very nice walk in fine weather. No orientation difficulties in these conditions. A few rocky outcrops with cairns marking the route, which includes two loops to make the most of the splendour of the site.

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Philippe ROY
Philippe ROY

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Very nice walk.
Be sure to follow the hiking trail and not the uninteresting ski slopes.
The ascent is along a charming little path full of flowers. Don't hesitate to climb higher than the first lake, and for the most courageous, climb the path leading to the summit of Pic Rosari. It's an extra 1 hour uphill and 15 minutes downhill, but the view is well worth it. Be careful, however, to follow the track on the last section, as you climb over a scree of large stones.

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madydou
madydou ★

Hello talidorist,
Thanks for the positive feedback.
I'm going to make it more difficult so that it's more realistic with the terrain.
Happy hiking.

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talidorist
talidorist

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Hello everyone,
Very nice hike punctuated by magnificent waterfalls and a majestic finish on the lake.
I recommend continuing to the 2nd lake, below the refuge, an extra 20-30 minutes of steady climbing.
I did find that "average" was not the right classification.

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PATRICE31800
PATRICE31800
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Hello everyone.
I did this walk in very good weather. Magnificent hike reminiscent of the Néouvielle lakes, but I think a GPS is essential in view of the many paths if you want to follow the route on the map. We took the walk as far as the third lake, which is also very pretty. What's more, we saw some marmots and found some mushrooms. Thanks for sharing.

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madydou
madydou ★

The "average" rating may discourage other hikers.
In fact, it's well known that GPS is required for mountain tours.
In this environment, there are no routes, strictly speaking, as everyone follows what comes their way and what inspires them.
I'm glad you enjoyed the tour.

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TISSOTY
TISSOTY

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

This is a lovely, pleasant hike that takes in the BACQUEIRA - BERET highlands and the BACIVER lakes.
This trail requires special attention because the route is sometimes random, which is no problem with a GPS.
I'm very satisfied and have excellent memories of this hike.

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saxodu31
saxodu31

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

It was a special day because we did this walk with 10cm of snow at the bottom and 20cm at the top, but in fine weather. So it wasn't easy to find the track, but we had to rely on the map. Otherwise, follow the trail, especially on the descent. Magnificent snow-covered scenery among the fir trees, particularly on arrival at the first lake. We didn't make the ascent to the second lake because of the rocks, snow and lack of visibility of the track. A wonderful day in conclusion

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