에스타니 드 몽코르테스 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

There are enough rest areas to linger.

Lake Montcortés is not of glacial origin, but is a karst formation. Together with the surrounding mountains it forms a spectacular landscape, which is protected both by the Natura 2000 network and by the plan of areas of natural interest of the Generalitat of Catalonia.

From this ridge, at about 1,500 meters above sea level, you can see the bare peaks that exceed 2,000 meters, the lush forest slopes, the grass meadows, and the valley.

Lake Montecortés is not of glacial origin, but rather a karstic formation. Together with the surrounding mountains it forms a spectacular landscape, which is protected both by the Natura 2000 network and by the plan of areas of natural interest of the Generalitat of Catalonia.

Climb the Sierra de Peracalç and the peak of El Tossal above the village of Cortscastell before descending again towards the lake.

In Lake Montcortés (Protected Natural Area) we find one of the most important waterfowl reserves in the Pyrenees. It is located at an altitude of 1,030 m, in the Pallars Sobirà region and is ideal for cooling off in summer. There is an informative panel where he tells us more about the lake and its legend...

Lake and one of the most important waterfowl reserves in the Pyrenees

Unfortunately, you cannot go around the lake. But a nice quiet place ideal for a picnic.