Τα 5 καλύτερα καταφύγια Campdevànol

It is a very steep and fun climb on both sides. The road is very winding, with continuous curves and countercurves, some of these counterbanks. The asphalt is rough and there is no shoulder, although it is true that traffic is very scarce. The eastern slope, which starts from Campdevánol and passes through Gombrèn, is approximately 14 km and in no case does the slope exceed 5%. It is a sunny climb, very favorable for the colder months. In summer it is usually very hot. The western slope, which starts from Guardiola de Berguedà, is a little longer and presents a first section to La Pobla de Lillet characterized by long straights. It has some sections at 6-7% and the last 3 km are the hardest.

The Coll de Merolla is the crossing point between the Pobla de Lillet and Campdevànol, that is to say between the upper Berguedà and the Ripollès. The two slopes are gentle, and halfway, near Gombrèn, there is the link with the Carretera de Montgrony, to continue climbing up to Castellar de N'Hug. At the top is the Merolla refuge, site of the legendary full moon brevet dinner.

The Coll de Merolla refuge is located at 1090 meters above sea level, next to the road that connects Pobla de Lillet and Gombrèn. It consists of a kitchen and dining room and four rooms with bunk beds and capacity for 23 people. There is also a community kitchen and bar and restaurant service.

The Coll de Merolla (1,099 m) separates the counties of Ripollès and Berguedà. At the same pass you will find the refuge of Merolla, where you can make a good stop and have something, if you need strength to continue the route https://www.catalunya.com/refugi-coll-de-la-merolla-17-13006-25?language=ca

The Merolla pass divides the Berguedà and Ripollès regions, and also the Llobregat and Merdás river basins. From La Pobla de Lillet the pass is almost nine kilometers long, with a very gentle unevenness, the steepest kilometer has a percentage of only 5.4%. From the other side, that of Campdevànol, it is almost 15 kilometers long, and again it is a gentle ascent, with the hardest kilometer at 4.8%.

Forest refuge within the municipality of Campelles (Ripollès) at an altitude of 1,769m. It is located under the northern slope of the La Covil peak. It consists of 2 separate rooms, an open area for cattle and a part with a door, with a fireplace, table and wooden bunks. It is a rather precarious unguarded shelter.

Forest refuge within the municipality of Campelles (Ripollès) at 1,559 m altitude and located under the northern slope of La Covil peak. It is one of the access points to the Pla de Pujals peak, also known as Costa Pubilla 2053m.

Very nice and relaxing place to stay! Good food and a fantastic morning in the foothills of the Pyrenees