リェイダでののおすすめ登山＆山歩きルート

Located at the foot of the majestic Pedraforca, it is one of the most emblematic refuges in the Pyrenees. Starting point for classic ascents to the summit and ideal place to enjoy the high mountain atmosphere. The building, surrounded by meadows and forests, offers imposing views and an impressive calm. By mountain bike, the final access from Saldes is demanding, with a steep slope and loose stone; it is best to tackle it with patience and good traction. Tip: if you get there in the afternoon, stay for a few minutes — the light over Pedraforca is pure magic.

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Fantastic panoramic views all around; this summit is well worth it, as you can see from my two panorama photos. Ascent from Estany de Sotllo via the pass. I took the partly exposed scrambling/climbing ridge via Pic Verdaguer. Beautiful scrambling; you just have to be careful to stay on the right track. Descent around the summit, then back to the same pass and down past the same beautiful mountain lakes, and via the Valferrera Hut into the valley. The length and roughness of this route surprised me. Luckily, I didn't start my ascent from the hut. The section along the mountainside, especially above the hut, was quite challenging. There are frequent short climbs over rocky outcrops, and at one point, I found myself on a side path below the main trail, which then ended in the undergrowth. After a short climb, everything was fine again.

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Bergsee directly in front of the Pica d'Estats

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Beautiful mountain lake directly in front of the Pic Verdaguer & the Pica d'Estats

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Nice mountain lake

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Beautiful mountain lake

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Peak on the connecting ridge between Pic du Montcalm and Pica d'Estats. It's worth adding an additional 3000m peak to your ascent with little effort. I've included this peak under "Mountaineering" (see photos there) because I climbed directly from the glacier below Pica d'Estats. From there, you can choose between easy scrambling (T4) or steep scree.

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A beautiful refuge at the foot of the north face of Pedradorca, it's worth the climb to discover it.

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This refuge is named after the Restanca lake, next to which it is located. It is located at an altitude of 2010 metres in the Alto Arán. It has capacity for 80 guests, divided into six rooms. It also has hot water showers, food service and a bar.

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A small subsidiary peak between Pic du Montcalm and Pica d'Estats. Although somewhat lower than the surrounding peaks, the view is still beautiful. Easily accessible from the ridge (if you can get there...) and recommended as an addition to the summits mentioned above. From the glacier below the Estats, there is a steep scree slope or (more recommended) easy scrambling to reach Riufred directly from there.

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The small secondary peak of the Pica d'Estats. If you've made it to the gap between the two, you should also take this peak. An additional 3000m peak for free (if you don't take the 30m gap height too seriously 😉).

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The summit can be reached from several sides. The direct route from the Spanish side to the summit ridge is challenging (I estimate it to be T5 according to the SAC scale). However, you can "cheat" by first crossing the pass to the left to the north side, after which you have to descend a bit to reach the trail from the French side. The technically easiest ascent is certainly from the north via the Refuge du Pinet (T3). However, from the parking lot at L'Artigue, the total elevation gain is around 2,000 meters, which is why staying overnight at the refuge is a good option (a winter room was open in October 2024, €8 per night). I chose the third option, from the Étang de Soulcem. From there, it's "only" 1,500 meters of elevation gain with a difficulty of T3+/T4-. However, I chose a variant for the ascent (see my tour) that isn't on the map and that I would rate as T4+.

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Up to 50°

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If you are passing through, do not hesitate to visit the 11th century castle and its famous Picasso Center, where you can see some of the works he created during the time he lived in this town.

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Spectacular views of Aneto and the Cursed Mountains

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In the lower lake there is an area that is simply perfect for spending the night, either with a tent or bivouac.

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Col de Molières that leads to the ridge through which you access the Tuc de Molières. To cross the hill, you have to make a final climb of about 4-5 meters of elevation gain without much difficulty. I had read that dogs could do this hill without problems, but my dog (a 20kg mixed breed accustomed to the mountains and in top shape) had to be helped a little on the way up and a lot on the way down. No drama, but for some dogs it can be a delicate step.

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Its altitude is 3014 meters and offers impressive views of the Besiberris and the Maladetas. In this place, you will find several milestones, a geodesic vertex and some commemorative plaques.

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Also a good starting point (and car park) for a hike to the Vall d'Els Cortils or to the Costa dels Cabirols.

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The Pic d'Estats is a peak in the Pyrenees which is located on the French-Spanish border at 3,143 meters above sea level. It is the highest point of Ariège but also of Catalonia.

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