Updated: Oct 13, 2021
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This is a circular 17km MEDIUM or MEdIUM-HARD mountain walk in the lower Pyrenees mountains starting and ending at Ribes de Freser.
Allow 7-9 hours to complete the route depending on physical fitness.
From RENFE Ribes de Freser walk towards the centre of the town parrallel to the river. We turn off at the end of the tree lined boulevard and start heading up entering the forest and begining an uphill ascent.
The uphil climb for this walk takes us through cattle grazing hills and is a continuous hard uphill walk to reach the summit. Once at the summit we have spectacular 360 degree panoramic views of the Spanish Pyrenees mountains.
This route should only be atempted by people with a MEDIUM level of phsical fitness and time management is needed to ensure arrival at the station before the last train back to Barcelona. I completed the route in 6 hours as an experienced mountain hiker.
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about 2 minutes walk from the Renfe Train station is Bar Gusi which serves snacks and drinks all day.
I pack for wind and rain when doing this hike because it is in the high Pyrenees mountains.
I recommend 2-3 litres of water because there is nowhere to top up water bottles along the route.
If doing this as a winter hike, I recommend crampons for added traction on any snow or ice.
Includes high visibility fog and rain waterproof cover in zip compartment at bottom of rucksack.
I prefer ankle high boots on mountain trails for the ankle support and increased stability over rocky trails.
For running in the hills around Barcelona or as a base layer for high mountain trails.
Small lightweight first aid kit
IPX8 waterproof floating and submersible case & Lanyard. Permits photos and touchscreen use.
With toe and heel reinforcements that give good padding.
Lightweight convertible trousers that zip down to shorts
Thermal short sleve skin tight top
Light weight cotton quick dry T-shirt
Light weight warm fleece
Waterproof jacket and windbreaker
When hiking in the Pyrenees and high mountains in winter I use Crampons for added traction on snow and ice patches.
Address: Estacion de RENFE, Ribes de Freser. 17534
The route starts and ends at Ribes de Freser Renfe RODALIES Station approximately two hours from Barcelona on the R3 rail line.
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A circular mountain walk through forests and grazing hills to a summit with spectacular 360 degree views.
Distance: 17.41 Km
Difficulty: Moderate
Return Travel Fare: 18.20 EUR
Transport Network: Renfe Rodalies
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