From the Josep Maria Monfort Baiau refuge to the Les Fonts refuge

(S) Leave the refuge and head down towards the lake.

(1) Pass a variant of^{the GR®} 11, known as^{the GR®} 11-1, which branches off to the left towards the Collada dels Estanys Forcats. Follow the lake along its eastern side until the start of the ascent.

(2) The very steep path climbs up to Port de Baiau, passing through a sort of scree field on the final hairpin bends.

(3) Descend south-eastwards then south towards Estany Negre.

(4) Walk along the side of the lake on the left whilst continuing on the^GR® 11, descending due south then due east to the Comapedrosa refuge.

(5) Here, join the^GRP® La volta a Andorra and follow it from this point, in conjunction with the^GR® 11.
Continue the descent due east, passing the Fenoll fountain further on.

(6) Continue to the left, crossing the stream. From here, the path runs along the hillside, descending slightly, initially heading north-west. Cross another stream, then head east to join a track.

(7) Take this track, which climbs gently; it heads south-east at first, then, after a few bends, turns sharply north-west to a hamlet called Borda de la Coruvilla (two houses).
Note: you can also take the^GRP®, which branches off to the right from the track for a while before rejoining it.

(8) Continue along the^GRP® combined with^{the GR®} 11. Climb north-west then north. As you approach the spillway of the small lake below the Pla de l'Estany refuge, you will come to a junction.

(9) Let the^GR® 11-1 head due north and take the GRT on the right (south-east). Pass higher up via the small pass of Font Podrida, continue through the undergrowth south-east along the hillside, before climbing steeply due north to reach the Les Fonts refuge (E).

There is plenty of water throughout the route. Access to Port de Baiau is difficult and requires caution.

(1) At the junction, it is possible to follow the^GR® 11 variant, namely the^GR® 11-1, which heads towards the Collada del Estanys Forcats. Once over the pass, continue towards the lakes below, then due east to the 2400m ridge and then due south to the Pla de l’Estany refuge (2400m). A little further down (9), rejoin the GRT which leads to the Les Fonts refuge.
This shorter alternative has the advantage of losing less elevation; I didn’t choose it because a snowfield on the Estanys Forcats could have made the passage difficult.

(8) Borda de la Coruvilla: a path heads due east and climbs gently to the 2080m ridge, joining the^GRP® to reach the Les Fonts refuge; this shortcut can be difficult to find, so the^GRP® and then the GRT are safer options.

Bring an Andorran map, as it is more reliable.