Cataluña has only one national park, and its snow-capped peaks and lush valleys merit a visit at some point in your itinerary. The Estany de Sant Maurici, the park’s largest lake, in the east and the winding cascades of the Ribera de Sant Nicolau in the west have earned the park the nickname “Aigües Tortes” (Twisted Waters). With more than 200 glacial lakes and over 102,300 acres to explore, the park and its surrounding protected reserves deserve at least two days on your itinerary. Be sure to bring warm clothes and appropriate trekking gear. Winters are long in the higher altitudes, and even some of the lowest passes can be snowbound until mid-June—seriously.
The two main gateway towns to the park are Boí to the west and Espot to the east. To drive from Boí, take the main highway (L-500) north for about 2km, then turn right in to the park. The public taxi ...more
Since camping is not permitted within park borders, refugios (mountain cabins with bunks, a kitchen, and bathrooms) are the only option for wilderness adventurers planning to stay more than one day. Mattresses ...more
Free maps from the park information offices in Espot and Boí list well-defined itineraries, but explorers may want to drop the extra cash to buy the more detailed Editorial Alpina map (€10) or the topographical ...more
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