The signposted“Ruta de los 3 refugios” route, which partly follows the GR®11 (first two days) and the GR®11.2 (last three days).
No major technical difficulties, but there are sections of stony path with some elevation gain on the last two days.
Tour du Posets
A very scenic circular route with varied landscapes, taking you round the Posets Massif within the Posets-Maladeta Natural Park. A 4-day route starting from the bottom of the Benasque Valley, with 3 nights in mountain huts (Estos / Viados / Angel Orus).
The last two stages feature significant elevation gain and rocky sections, making them longer than the first two.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 27.38 mi -
Average duration: 4 days -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 10,600 ft -
Descent: - 10,584 ft -
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Highest point: 9,403 ft -
Lowest point: 4,311 ft
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Country:
Spain
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Area: Pyrenees -
City:
Benasque/Benás -
Start/End: N 42.629292° / E 0.540975° -
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Stages of the route
This route needs several days, find the details below:
Notes
Worth a visit
Several lakes, a variety of landscapes (forests, mountain pastures, scree) and fairly high passes offering beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges.
Other walks in the area
Estos car park – Estos mountain hut
Visorando Member
5.17 mi
+2,011 ft
-115 ft
4h 10
Average
Departure from Benasque/Benás (Huesca)
The first day of the Tour des Posets, which offers a gentle start with a steady climb to the Estos Mountain Hut. Initially through woodland, partly alongside the Rio Estos, the path follows the GR®11 route and takes you close to the Gorgues Galantes (waterfalls) before reaching thefirst mountain hut on this tour.
Ibón de Batisielles
9.67 mi
+3,494 ft
-3,461 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Benasque/Benás (Huesca)
A very pleasant walk that goes as far as the Batisielles tarns and takes in a section of the path to the Estos mountain hut. The walk passes a small hut – the Santa Ana hut – which is very charming. You can make an initial stop at the Batisielles tarn, where you can take the path leading directly to the pass between the two tarns to avoid the following sections. You can also head to the second ibon, the Aigulla de Batisielles, but this adds an extra 100 metres of elevation gain. You can turn back and take a path to avoid the avalanche couloirs. There is also a very difficult and very long section through the middle of the avalanche couloirs and over rocky ground. The rest of the route through the avalanche couloirs continues to feature dangerous sections. To see the paths more clearly, switch the map to OSM Rando. Please stay on the paths and respect the mountain environment.
Estos Valley with the Batisielles and Escarpinosa mountain lakes
9.99 mi
+3,497 ft
-3,530 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Benasque/Benás (Huesca)
Park at the free car park in Estos. Follow the GR® as it climbs gradually, passing close to the Embiase and then the Ana hut. Then turn left towards the Batisielles ibonet. We choose to continue towards the upper lakes: a steep and demanding climb to the Gran de Batisielles ibon, followed by a gentler slope to the Aigüeta ibon. Lunch break by the lake after a short scrambling section. Return via the Ibon d’Escarpinosa: a more technical route with numerous scree slopes, where you must follow the cairns closely and remain vigilant, even in the forest. Once in Escarpinosa, we take a circular route to explore the two ibons, where a few locals are swimming in August. The descent alternates between steep slopes and more gentle trails before rejoining the GR®, the perfect way to round off this beautiful, long day.
Fuente de la Pubiya – Prados de Llosás
5.63 mi
+3,074 ft
-476 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Benasque/Benás (Huesca)
Starting from Fuente de la Pubiya and ending at Prados de Llosás. The first day covers around 10 km with a climb of nearly 1,000 m. A lovely, gradual climb through the heart of the valley, with superb scenery and a finish in a magnificent setting.
Tour of Aneto
24.52 mi
+9,741 ft
-9,744 ft
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Benasque/Benás (Huesca)
The walk starts from Fuente de la Pubiya, which is easily accessible by car and has a car park nearby. This walk allows you to reach your first peak at over 3,000 metres whilst enjoying magnificent high-mountain scenery, including glacial lakes, ridges and panoramic views of the Maladeta massif. However, the route remains challenging due to its length and elevation gain: it is advisable to be reasonably fit and to have experience of mountain walking before attempting it.
The three waterfalls towards Cerier
4.21 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,099 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Benasque/Benás (Huesca)
A very beautiful hike.
There is a tricky 10-metre section at the waterfall, but there is a safety line to help you.
The outward journey is a little more difficult than the return journey, but it's worth it. And it's good to do it in this direction.
The return route crosses fields.
Angel Orus Mountain Hut – Estos car park
8.41 mi
+2,159 ft
-4,738 ft
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Sahún (Huesca)
The final stage of the Tour du Posets starts from the Angel Orus refuge and leads to the car park in the Estos Valley. The first part of the day takes place over very stony terrain before moving into a more wooded area for the second half of the descent. The route offers further stunning views of the eastern slope of the Posets and of several lakes dotted along the way.
Estos Mountain Hut – Viados Mountain Hut
6.80 mi
+2,487 ft
-3,028 ft
5h 20
Average
Departure from Benasque/Benás (Huesca)
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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