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This is a 15Km Circular snow shoe hiking route from Campelles village near Ribes de Freser in the Serra de Montgrony mountain range. This area is not a ski resort so you get to enjoy fresh natural virgin snow.
The serra de Montgrony Mountain range is found between the multiple villages of Campelles, Gombren, Planolas, San Cristobal de Tosas and Castellar de n'Hug with the higest peek being Plan de Pujalts at 2056 metres. This snow shoe route route passes via La Covil summit at 2,002 metres.
The Montgrony mountain range is used as open grazing of the Pyrenees brown cow with mountain meadows on the foots slopes and forests comprising red pines, oak groves with boxwood and beech. The high mountain forests have scattered clearings of pastures with wild flowers and some peat bogs.
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13 Km walk from Toses to Planoles via Serra de Montgreny mountain ridgeline giving spectacular 360 panoramic views descending and climbing to each peak.
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Campelles is a small town with only one bar restaurant, Cal Ras which is infront of the church and near to the townhall.
This route can be completed any time of the year but for snow, the best time is Late January to mid March.
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.
If doing this as a winter snow hike, I recommend crampons and snow shoes.
30L rucksack for attaching snowshoes
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
For snow activities and winter hiking
When hiking in the Pyrenees and high mountains in winter I use Crampons for added traction on snow and ice patches.
For walking over snow covered mountains.
For Cross country skiing and Snow shoe hiking
Address: Carrer del Puigmal S/N, Campelles. 17534
Campelles is a small village 10minutes drive from Ribes de Freser town in the Pyrenees. Parking can be found infront of the town hall or in carrer de Pigmal. See village map. When I was last here We did not need snow chains on the car tyres but if you have them it is worth taking them in the car.
Alternatively, Campelles can be reached by R3 Rodalies train to Ribes de Freser then a short 10 minute taxi ride.
Taxi de la Vall de Ribes de Freser - 637215255
Taxi Jordi Formatge - 637215255
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17Km Circular snow shoe hiking route from Campelles village near Ribes de Freser in the Serra de Montgrony mountain range
Distance: 14.64 Km
Difficulty: Moderate
Return Travel Fare: 28.20 EUR
Transport Network: Renfe Rodalies + Taxi