INFORMATION ABOUT THE AIGÜESTORTES PARK
The conservation of the ecosystems of the Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park largely depends on the attitude and behavior of visitors, so everyone's collaboration is essential in strictly complying with the protection regulations. Many of these are simply the result of applying principles of visitor education and safety. Only in this way will sustainable public use and pbooking of this natural area of Aigüestortes be possible. Therefore, we remind you that:
Let's remember some tips
ACTIVITIES AND SHELTERS
The Aigüestortes and Sant Maurici Lake National Park is a place that should be explored leisurely on foot. Following the network of trails reveals the extraordinary beauty of the landscape. There are paths for all tastes: some can be done in a single morning, or you can even plan multi-day treks, sleeping in the refuges. Mountaineers and climbers will also find the ideal place to exercise their athletic abilities here.
During the winter, when the park is covered in snow, some precautions should be taken, but this doesn't mean giving up on enjoying completely different natural sensations. Snowshoe or ski mountaineering tours allow you to discover another side of the Pyrenees .
In any case, the best way to explore the park is with an interpretive guide, who will reveal the park's hidden secrets and help you get the most out of your visit. More information is available at the park's facilities.
Within the park's perimeter, there are a large number of shelters. Most are manned for part of the year. Within their facilities, you'll find food and bunk beds with blankets. In the absence of a guard, a free area is always open, where you'll find equipment with a distress radio. It's very important to reserve a spot in advance by calling any of the shelters.
Shelters in the Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park
Ernest Mallafré Shelter
(1,885 m, FEEC) 28 places Access: 15 min walk from Estany de Sant Maurici Tels.: 973.25.01.05 (part.), 973.25.01.t8 (ref.)
Reflugi d'Estany Llong
(2,000 m, DMA-parc) 50 spaces. Access: 1h 15 min walk from Aigüestortes. Tels. 629.37.46.52 (mobile) 9 7 3.69.61.89 (Boí Park House).
Joan Ventosa i Calvell Shelter
(2,220 tons, CEC) Spaces Access: 2 ha on foot from the Cavallers dam. Tels; 973.64.18.09 and 93.45O.09.66 (part.),973.29.7O.90 (ref.).
Josep Maria Blanc Shelter
(2.32O m, CEC) 4O places Access: 3 h 30 min walk from Espot. Tels.: 93,423.23.45 (part.), 973.25.01.O8 (ref.).
Refugi d'Amitges
(2,380 m, CEC) 60 places Access: 1 hour 30 minutes on foot from the Estany de Sant Maurici. Tels.: 973.25,00.07 (part.), 973.25.01.09 (ref.).
Colomina Shelter
(2,395 m, FEEC) 50 places Access: 2 ha on foot from the Sallente dam. Tels . : 9 73.68 .10.42 (part.), 973.25.20.00 (ref.)
Pla de la Font Shelter
(2,016 m, DMA-parc) 20 spaces Access: 8 km of passable track from Jou . Tel.: 619.93 ,07.71.
Saborédo Shelter
(2,310 m, FEEC) 27 spaces Access: 4h 30 min walk from Salardú . Tel. 93.329.97.36 (part .), 973.25.30.15 (ref .).
Colomérs Refuge
(2,125 m, FEEC) 40 spaces Access: 45 min walk from the Aiguamog parking lot Tels.: 973 64.05.92 (part.), 973.25.30.08 (ref.)..
Refugi dera Restanca
(2,010 m, FEEC) Access spaces: 1 h 30 min walk from the Resséc bridge. Tel.: 608.03.65.59 (mobile).
Espitau de Vielha Refuge
(I.630 m, Ajuntannent de Vtelha) 50 places Access: Next to the N-260, at the south mouth of the Vielha tunnel. Tel.: 973.69.70.52 (ref.).
Gerdar Shelter
(1.5OOm, Aluntannentde l'Alt Aneu) 25 seats Access: Avets exit of the C-28, in the port of Bonaigua. Tels.: 973.25.01.70 (ref) 608.74.40.50 (mobile).
Gerber “Mataró” bivac shelter
(2,460M, UEC) 16 free spaces Access: 3 hectares on foot from the C-28, in the port of Bonaigua
HOW TO GET THERE?
ROADS
Algüestortes Sector
Sant Maurici Sector
RAILWAY
RENFE, Lleida-La Pobla de Segur
Tel.: 9O2.24.O2.02). You must continue by bus.
REGULAR BUS SERVICE
Park Bus
Until now, the Park bus has covered the northern edge of Espot, Vielha, and Pla de l'Ermita, making stops in various villages. From June 21st to September 30th, it will provide service to Pobla de Segur. From June 29th to September 29th, the bus that connects to the Vall Fosca cable car will be in service. Schedules have been coordinated with train arrivals and departures. There will be two trips: one leaving in the morning to catch the 11 a.m. cable car, and a second, in the afternoon, to pick up morning passengers or those arriving from other points in the Park.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICE TO THE NATIONAL PARK
Private vehicles are prohibited in the park. The most famous and iconic spots in this natural area can be reached via the all-terrain taxi service that departs from the towns within the area of influence:
La VaII de Boí Taxis Association:629.20.54.89 / 97 3.69.63.1 4
Espot Taxis Association: 973.62,41.05
INFORMATION AND VISITS
More information can be obtained at the Casas del Parc de Boí (Tel. 973.69.61.89) and/or the Casa del Parc de Espot (Tel. 973.62.40.36), which are open to visitors year-round. We offer the opportunity to view our exhibitions, attend audiovisual screenings and training courses, participate in outings with interpretive guides, or obtain itinerary guides, maps, publications, and souvenirs of your visit.
Tourist information telephone numbers
For general information on the regions in the area of influence, you can go to the tourist information offices in the main towns:
Barruera (Alta Ribagorga) 973.69,40.00
EI Pont de Suert (Alta Ribagorga) 973.69.06.40 - 902.10.15.16
La Pobla de Segur (Pallars Jussd) 973.68.02.57 Esterri d'Aneu (Pallars Sobirà) gT3.62.60.05
Sort (Pallars Sobirà) 973.62.10.02
Vielha (Val d'Aran) 973.6401.10