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Colle de la Maiana (2426 m) walks
Maiana Pass circular loop starting from Les Escaldes
Visorando Member
8.93 mi
+3,911 ft
-3,911 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Escaldes-Engordany (Andorra)
A lovely circular route passing through the Maiana Pass. The final climb up to the pass is quite challenging. Magnificent. Unobstructed views, high-altitude grasslands, marmots! A picturesque descent towards the Perafita refuge, followed by the final descent alongside the Riu de Claror i Perafita in a mountain-western setting.
Walks near Colle de la Maiana (2426 m)
From Sant Julia de Loria to the Perafita Refuge
11.95 mi
+6,309 ft
-2,064 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Sant Julià de Lòria (Andorra)
Set amongst forests and mountain pastures, this stage will take you to the Perafita Refuge, the perfect spot to rest.
La Volta a Andorra – a variation of the GRP® to avoid Bony de la Pica
4.70 mi
+3 ft
-2,838 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from les Valls de Valira (Spain)
If you suffer from vertigo and wish to walk the section from the Coma Pedrosa Refuge to Sant Julia de Loria whilst avoiding the vertiginous stretch at Bony de la Pica and its difficult iron-railed descent, follow this alternative route from the Col de Montaner.
From the Joaquim Folch i Girona mountain refuge to Latour-de-Carol
12.57 mi
+951 ft
-4,688 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Meranges (Girona)
The final stage of the route linking Ax-les-Thermes to Latour-de-Carol. A downhill stage through the valley, the return leg – pleasant but a little long – with a risk of getting lost as you approach the villages. You should also bear train timetables in mind.
From Pas de la Case to the Joaquim Folch i Girona Refuge
8.68 mi
+4,058 ft
-3,114 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Porta (Pyrénées-Orientales)
The fourth stage of the route linking Ax-les-Thermes to Latour-de-Carol. A beautiful high-mountain stage with no significant difficulties but featuring some elevation gain.
This stage sets off from Pas de la Case, followed by two small passes and then, a little further down, the Portella Blanca – the ‘white gate’ – which opens onto the descent into the Engaït valley before a final pass. It ends with the descent to the Jhaquim Floch i Girona refuge, which is in poor condition but offers a safe shelter.
From the Les Fonts refuge to the Étang de Soulcem
8.87 mi
+3,310 ft
-5,180 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from La Massana (Andorra)
Third and final stage of the circular route around the Étang de Soulcem. A beautiful high-mountain stage that takes us along the long grassy ridge running alongside the Pic del Clot del Cavall before descending into the valley to the Estanys de l’Angonella. We then cross a first pass and then the Port de Rat, which allows us to leave Andorra and reach France and the Étang de Soulcem.
El Serrat - Pic de Tristagne - Refuge de l'Étang Fourcat
6.14 mi
+4,327 ft
-1,476 ft
6h 35
Very difficult
Departure from Ordino (Andorra)
The fifth and final stage of the high-mountain route passes by the iconic Pic de Tristagne, which towers over the many lakes in the surrounding area, and its short, fairly exposed ridge route, before returning to France via the magnificent Étangs Fourcat site.
Comapedrosa Refuge - El Serrat
8.64 mi
+2,329 ft
-4,610 ft
6h 00
Average
Departure from La Massana (Andorra)
The fourth stage is in the high mountains, easier than the previous two, allowing you to reduce your effort. Many trails through forests and woodlands make for a more bucolic and enjoyable hike. This stage presents no technical difficulties, but orientation and following the route are complicated due to numerous crossings and intersections of hiking trails. It is essential to have a hiking app and the GPX track to avoid getting lost.
From the Juclar Refuge to Pas de la Case
9.19 mi
+1,762 ft
-2,421 ft
5h 45
Average
Departure from Canillo (Andorra)
This third stage of the route linking Ax-les-Thermes to Latour de Carol takes you to Pas de la Case… and its hotels and refreshment stops; it is an easy, somewhat long stage that takes place at altitude, mainly along the gentle, grassy ridges of Andorra, but without any difficulty. It is best to tackle this stage in good weather, as landmarks can be misleading, especially if fog sets in.
From the Josep Maria Monfort Baiau refuge to the Les Fonts refuge
6.49 mi
+2,684 ft
-3,717 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Alins (Lleida)
Second stage of the route around Étang de Soulcem. A beautiful high-mountain stage with no major difficulties, despite the Port de Baiau pass, which is impressive and very steep towards the end but poses no real danger if you remain cautious. This is followed by a descent into the valley before climbing back up to spend the night at the unmanned Les Fonts refuge, a typical Andorran refuge with iron beds, a fireplace and an outdoor water point. The view over the Andorran valley is splendid and restful after the exertions of the day.