Vall de Nuria – Cim de la Coma del Clot

Access to the Nuria Valley is closed to cars. Visitors have two options: take the rack railway from Ribes or Queralbs stations (a 40-minute train journey from Ribes) or walk from Queralbs along a well-marked hiking trail (930 m elevation gain). The suggested walk is a return route, but it is possible to complete a circular route that leads to the Nuria mountain refuge: the trail is clearly visible, though the route is not signposted.
On arrival at Nuria station, take the cable car or the footpath to reach the start of the hike (alt. 2,120 m). It is situated right next to the mountain refuge.

(S/E) Follow the signs for Pic de l’Aliga. The path is clearly marked and the ascent is steady, covering the 300 m elevation gain to the peak (2,423 m).

(1) From this point, the hiking route is no longer signposted, but the path continues quite intuitively to the Pic de la Pala (alt. 2,473 m).

(2) Continue naturally along the path as it climbs towards the Puig de Fontnegra. The route first leads to the Collet de Fontnegra (alt. 2,665 m).

(3) Carry on for the final ascent, which is easy going, largely along the ridge, until you reach the Cim de la Coma del Clot, the highest point of the walk (alt. 2,741).

(4) From the summit, there is a stunning 360° panoramic view of the surrounding mountain ranges.
Turn back and follow the route in reverse down the ascent to (S/E).

This hike is not difficult. At the summit, it can still be relatively warm, but it is also windy. At the Sanctuary of Nuria, you can take a cable car (journey included with the train ticket) to reach the mountain refuge and restaurant, as well as some of the hiking trailheads (it is also possible to get there via a well-maintained footpath). There are plenty of facilities (bar, restaurant, toilets, and ticket offices for trains and the cable car). Around the valley, the peaks accessible by foot reach heights of around 2,600 m – 2,800 m.

At Nuria station, other hiking trails are accessible. The signposted routes are generally suitable for families, being short and with little elevation gain.