Peramea loop via Bretui and Cortscastell along small paths
A very pleasant hike along small paths, mostly shaded (August 2025)
Passes by Lake Estany de Montcortnes
Olive trees, holm oaks, cicadas
On the way back, we recommend stopping for refreshments at the BARL'OM inn in Peramea
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.94 mi -
Average duration: 4h 40 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,211 ft -
Descent: - 1,217 ft -
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Highest point: 3,501 ft -
Lowest point: 2,654 ft
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Country:
Spain
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Area: Pyrenees -
City:
Baix Pallars -
Start/End: N 42.328679° / E 1.048068° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,972 ft - Peramea
- 1 : mi 0.82 - alt. 2,963 ft - Lake
- 2 : mi 1.55 - alt. 2,825 ft - Crossroads
- 3 : mi 2.49 - alt. 2,671 ft - Cortscastell
- 4 : mi 3.83 - alt. 3,425 ft - Moncortès
- 5 : mi 4.39 - alt. 3,406 ft - Estany de Montcortès
- 6 : mi 6.18 - alt. 3,445 ft - Bretui
- 7 : mi 7.02 - alt. 2,999 ft - Crossroads
- 8 : mi 7.53 - alt. 2,749 ft - Barranc del Baell
- S/E : mi 7.94 - alt. 2,953 ft - Peramea
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