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A beautiful, not too difficult summit on the national border 🇦🇩🇫🇷😃, but requiring some light scrambling 😃 in the summit area (⚠️ UIAA: I). Great view of the surrounding lakes 😃.

A scenic parking lot above the reservoir. From here, you can start a variety of hikes and mountain tours, including the shortest (but challenging T4) ascent to the Pica d'Estats, Montcalm, and Pic de l'Étang Fourcat. However, in good weather and on weekends, this spot is very busy, so even the plentiful parking spaces are limited. Mountaineers who want to avoid this should set off early.

The river originates in the heights of the Comapedrosa area, at a considerable altitude, and descends through a steep valley, contributing to the Arinsal River. The waterfall is one of the most impressive in the region, with a waterfall that, although not extremely high, is known for its beauty and the force of the water, especially in spring, when the thaw feeds the river flow. The waterfall is located at an altitude of approximately 1,800 meters above sea level and is accessible through hiking routes that start from Arinsal or the Pla del Estany Refuge.

From the usual starting point in Arinsal, the route to the Pla del Estany Refuge covers approximately 4 kilometres of ascent. The route has a positive gradient of about 500 metres, which makes it quite demanding, especially in the final sections. The lake is located at an altitude of approximately 2,056 metres above sea level. It is a relatively small lake, with a modest surface area, suitable for enjoying the serenity of the surrounding mountain landscape.

The Refugi del Pla de l'Estany is an unguarded refuge, meaning there is no permanent staff on site. It is a simple stone construction that offers basic accommodation for hikers, sleeping around 6 to 8 people. It has bunk beds, but no amenities such as electricity, running water or food, so it is necessary to bring everything necessary for the stay. This refuge is mainly used as a resting point for hikers on multi-day routes in the area, or as a base for ascending Comapedrosa. It is an ideal place for those looking to enjoy nature in its purest state and the tranquility of the high mountains.

I went through it with some snow and it was quite slippery. If you want to avoid it, you can avoid it by following the ridge towards Comapedrosa, which is accessed from the southern pass of Estany.

Beautiful cabin used for livestock farming, with a vegetal roof created by means of a lowered vault.