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(S/E) This hike starts from Puerto Astun station.
You can park along the road at the top of the resort or in the large car park below.
From Puerto Astun to Col des Moines
This hike climbs steeply over a short distance, but the path is passable. The hike takes you to Lake Escalar and the Col des Moines. It offers a variety of viewpoints.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 6.10 km -
Average duration: 3h 05 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 473 m -
Descent: - 479 m -
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Highest point: 2,171 m -
Lowest point: 1,723 m
Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,731 m - Puerto Astún
- 1 : km 2.06 - alt. 2,082 m - Ibon de Escalar
- 2 : km 2.55 - alt. 2,104 m - View of Lake Escalar
- 3 : km 2.88 - alt. 2,171 m - Col des Moines
- 4 : km 3.78 - alt. 2,120 m - View of the valley and Puerto Astun
- S/E : km 6.1 - alt. 1,731 m - Puerto Astún
Notes
(1) Arrival at the lake
Viewpoint just after passing Col des Moines
View of the lake on the way back, seen from above
(4) Viewpoint over the valley and Puerto Astun
This route passes through a protected area, which may be subject to special regulations:
Worth a visit
Not far from the border at the Col du Somport.
The international railway station at Canfranc.
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