Pyrenees Ribes De Freser To Vall De Núria Via Queralbs

About Ribes De Freser To Vall De Núria Via Queralbs

This is a linear 15km MEDIUM or MEDIUM-HARD mountain walk starting at Ribes de Freser and finishing at Vall de Núria Winter Ski and Summer resort. To return to Ribes de Freser take the Cremallera racked railway from Núria Ski resort back to Ribes de Freser Renfe station.

Núria is a valley with a hotel complex and ski resort at an altitude of 1965 metres above sea level with Ribes de Freser being 899 metres above sea level so the total elevation gain along this route is 1331 metres which earns this route a MEDUIM-HARD classification.

From RENFE Ribes de Freser walk towards the centre of the town parallel to the river. We turn off at a curve in the road and take a small alley out of the town and into the forest. From here start heading up through cattle grazing hills.

The route is 100% uphill all the way with brief flat sections. The first half of the route is through forests, foothill grazing farm land and small mountain villages arriving at the picturesque town of Queralbs. Note that the Cremallera racked railway stops at queralbs so those wanting to do a shorter route can cut this section out and start from Queralbs village.

The second half of the route enters the Núria river valley and we walk up a mountain path that has old stone bridges, caves, waterfalls, viewpoints and small pine forests.

This route can also be done in reverse starting at Núria ski resort but I prefer to do it starting at Ribes de Freser because it is a good workout. A MEDIUM level of fitness is required. I Completed the route in 6 hours as an experienced mountain hiker. Note that good time management is also necessary to ensure getting the last Cremallera train back to Ribes de Freser.

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