To get to the start of the walk, you’ll need to take a bus. There are two possible stops. However, buses from Benasque are infrequent and leave very early. Buses from the second stop run every 30 minutes. The fare per person is €3.90.
La Besurta: mountain hut, mountain lake and map
This is a hike in Besurta that passes by the La Renclusa mountain refuge, the Ibon de Paderna and the Plan d’Aiguallut.
It’s a very beautiful walk with lovely mountains, waterfalls and viewpoints. It’s a really enjoyable walk and accessible for young children when properly supervised, but you’ll need to allow much more time than indicated. This route takes you past waterfalls and viewpoints. There’s also a door carved into the rock. The time given for the walk is without breaks. Please stay on the paths and respect the mountain environment.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.46 mi -
Average duration: 5h 10 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 3,071 ft -
Descent: - 3,071 ft -
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Highest point: 7,605 ft -
Lowest point: 6,230 ft
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Country:
Spain
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Area: Pyrenees -
City:
Benasque/Benás -
Start/End: N 42.678702° / E 0.649924° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 1848OT, 1848OTR -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 6,401 ft - La Besurta
- 1 : mi 0.75 - alt. 6,713 ft - Waterfall
- 2 : mi 1.02 - alt. 7,001 ft - La Renclusa Mountain Hut
- 3 : mi 1.16 - alt. 7,188 ft - Gateway in the rock
- 4 : mi 1.63 - alt. 7,605 ft - Ibon de Paderna
- 5 : mi 3.57 - alt. 6,900 ft - Waterfall
- 6 : mi 4.01 - alt. 6,847 ft - End of the Aiguallut Map
- 7 : mi 4.12 - alt. 6,814 ft - Waterfall
- S/E : mi 5.46 - alt. 6,401 ft - La Besurta
Notes
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+1,391 ft
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+2,897 ft
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