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Porteille des Bésines

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    Location: Mérens-Les-Vals, Foix, Occitania, France

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    December 28, 2022

    Hiking

    A porteille is the terminology for the word “col” in Occitan. That of Bésines is accessible from the south, via the Bésines refuge, or from the north, via the Estagnas pond.

    The south face is slightly rougher than the north face without the ascent imposing any great technical difficulties. Be careful though with the weather which can make the passage more challenging.

    Do not hesitate to take a break to observe, to the south, the surging peaks that spring from the regional natural park of the Catalan Pyrenees.
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    October 3, 2023

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    The Porteille of Bésines, a mysterious pass in the depths of the Catalan Pyrenees, tells stories of hikers in search of adventure and silence. Whether you come from the south via the Bésines refuge or from the north via the shimmering Estagnas pond, the path takes you into a world of rugged beauty.

    The south wall is rougher, as if it had been shaped by centuries of unpredictable weather, while the north wall has a gentler face. And although the climb does not pose any major technical challenges, the moody mountain weather can certainly make the route more demanding.
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    August 17, 2024

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    Still some snowfields in May
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    1. L'Estagnas – Bésines Refuge loop from Cap de Tos

    25.7km

    09:58

    1,310m

    1,300m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 2,340 m

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