Estos Mountain Hut – Viados Mountain Hut

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The second day of the Tour du Posets begins with a steady climb along the GR®11 to reach the Col d’Estos. The second part of the day is a long descent leading to the Refuge de Viados. There are stunning views of the valleys, followed by views of the summit of Posets and its neighbouring peaks during the second part of the day.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.80 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2,487 ft
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    Descent: - 3,028 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 8,461 ft
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    Lowest point: 5,597 ft
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Photos

View from the Viados refuge towards Posets
A view looking back along the descent
End of the climb over the scree

Description of the walk

(S) Take the GR®11 towards the bottom of the valley; the path is initially flat but then gradually climbs, first through woodland before reaching a section that becomes increasingly rocky. After a final short climb over scree (which is not difficult and is well signposted), you’ll reach the Col d’Estos or Puerto de Chistau.

(1) Continue down a lovely descent to reach the Barranco de Chistau stream.

(2) Cross the stream, keep to its right bank, and pass close to the Añes Cruces refuge. Carry on, still descending, until you reach the Puyarueco refuge.

(3) Continue the descent to Bordas de Viados.

(4) Walk through this small hamlet with a few buildings and take the track leading to the Viados Refuge (E), today’s destination.

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 6,207 ft - Estos Mountain Hut
  2. 1 : mi 2.83 - alt. 8,461 ft - Col d'Estos
  3. 2 : mi 4.18 - alt. 6,736 ft - Barranco de Chistau
  4. 3 : mi 5.82 - alt. 5,948 ft - Refugio Puyarueco
  5. 4 : mi 6.36 - alt. 5,712 ft - Borda de Viados
  6. E : mi 6.8 - alt. 5,666 ft - Viados Refuge

Notes

(E) Refuge de Viados in French.
(E) Viados refuge in Spanish.
Note: There is also a campsite situated just below the refuge.

No particular difficulties – no drinking water supply points along the route.

Worth a visit

Stunning 360° views at the pass.
A lovely view of the summit of Posets and its neighbouring peaks towards the end of the descent and at the Viados refuge.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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