Ventosa refuge - Saboredo refuge

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This is the second stage of this four-stage loop in the Encantats. There are numerous lakes between these two refuges with beautiful ascents and descents. No technical difficulties, but some scree that is not very pleasant.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Almost a loop in the Encantats de Cavallers in La Molina

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.94 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 10 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 855 m
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    Descent: - 770 m
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    Highest point: 2,595 m
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    Lowest point: 2,115 m
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Ascent to the Port de Caldès
Ventosa Refuge
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Colomers lake and refuge

Description of the walk

(S) Leave the refuge by taking the path north. Walk along the Estany de Travessani.

(1) At the crossroads, keep right and follow the Estany Clot. When you reach the next small pond, turn right and climb up to Port de Caldes.

(2) Turn into the valley to the east. Pass Lac deth Cap de Rencules and then Estany Mòrt, both on your right. You will reach a junction.

(3) Keep to the right, leaving the access to the Colomers refuge on your right (unless you need to refill your water bottles). Continue towards the dam and cross it.

(4) At the end of the dam, take the GR® 11 heading east: if you have any problems, the path heading north will take you to Salardu and then Vielha in 1.5 hours. Pass the small Col du Coret d'el Clòto and reach the intersection with the path leading to Lac de Clòto de Naish.

(5) Leave it on your left and continue straight ahead on the GR® 11 and start walking along Lac Long.

(6) At the crossroads, continue straight ahead on the GR® 11, finish skirting Lac Long, then skirt Lac Redon and arrive at Estanh Obago.

(7) Follow the path on the western shore and begin the steep climb that leads to the Col de Ratera.

(8) Leave the GR® 11 and take the GR® 211.4 on the left, which descends towards the north-east. Follow Lac de Naut on your right, then Lac Deth Miei on your left, and reach the Saboredo refuge (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 2,205 m - Ventosa refuge
  2. 1 : km 0.99 - alt. 2,279 m - Crossroads
  3. 2 : km 3.06 - alt. 2,562 m - Port de Caldès pass
  4. 3 : km 5.48 - alt. 2,164 m - Colomers refuge
  5. 4 : km 5.99 - alt. 2,115 m - Colomers Dam
  6. 5 : km 6.53 - alt. 2,180 m - Crossroads
  7. 6 : km 7.03 - alt. 2,181 m - Crossroads
  8. 7 : km 8.02 - alt. 2,235 m - Estanh Obago
  9. 8 : km 10.58 - alt. 2,594 m - Ratera Pass
  10. E : km 12.94 - alt. 2,297 m - Saboredo refuge

Notes

(E) Saboredo refuge: capacity 30, including a comfortable mezzanine for 10 with windows and views of the surrounding peaks: magnificent. Our best night! Hearty meals. Picnic lunch can be booked for the following day.

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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