
Carros de Foc

Join us and discover the hidden places in the Aigüestortes and Sant Maurici National Park by walking for 6 days through beautiful mountains, forests, rivers and lakes.
Difficulty level
High
Group size
Maximum 8 participants
Duration
5 nights 6 days
Requirements
Be physically fit: be used to walk for more than 6 hours
What's the plan?
Day 1: Departure from Barcelona by car towards Espot, in Pallars Sobirà. In Espot, we will take the 4x4 taxis of the National Park to reach Estany de Sant Maurici.
Route: Estany de Sant Maurici – Amitges Refuge (2366m)
Distance: 6.5 km
Elevation gain/loss: +500m / -20m
Day 2: Route: Amitges Refuge (2366m) – Port de Ratera – Saboredo Refuge (2299m) – Coth de Sendrosa – Colomèrs Refuge (2138m)
Distance: 11.5 km
Elevation gain/loss: +580m / -830m
Optional ascent to Tuc de Ratera (+400m)
Day 3: Route: Colomèrs Refuge (2138m) – Port de Caldes – Restanca Refuge (2010m) – Coll de Tumeneia – Joan Ventosa i Calvell Refuge (2215m)
Distance: 13.5 km
Elevation gain/loss: +1170m / -1070m
Day 4: Route: Joan Ventosa i Calvell Refuge (2215m) – Collet de Contraix – Estany Llong Refuge (1987m)
Distance: 10 km
Elevation gain/loss: +690m / -930m
Day 5: Route: Estany Llong Refuge (1987m) – Colladeta de Delui – Colomina Refuge (2420m)
Distance: 12 km
Elevation gain/loss: +840m / -430m
Optional ascent to Pic de Dellui (+250m)
​
Day 6: Route: Colomina Refuge (2420m) – Collada de Saburó – Coll de Monestero – Estany de Sant Maurici
Distance: 12.5 km
Elevation gain/loss: +520m / -1020m
Return:We will take the 4x4 taxi of the National Park back to Espot, where we’ll have a coffee to share our experiences before returning to Barcelona by car.
GALLERY
Here are some pictures we took last year's Carros de Foc;)









Accommodation & Meals
We’ll sleep in high mountain shelters on half board basis (sleeping, dinner and breakfast). There is the option of ordering a picnic in each of the shelters with a total supplement of + €71 for 5 meals (highly recommended). The shelters are equipped with toilets and showers (hot water can have a supplement of € 2-3 approx.) They have shared rooms with bunk beds. The location of each of the shelter is awesome (1000 star hotel!)
![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
---|---|---|
![]() | ![]() |
How do we get there?
We'll be sharing private cars.
When you sign up, you'll be invited to let us know if you have a car and how many people can come with you.
Meeting points
Leaving from Barcelona:
Palau Reial
c/ John Maynard Kaynes, 2 - BCN
On the spot:
Major, 5 , 25560
Sort
What to bring
-
Mountain footwear (high cane very recommended)
-
Sun protection (glasses, hat, sun cream and lip protection)
-
Mountain clothes suitable for high mountains (breathable and comfortable)
-
Waterproof jacket (required)
-
Fleece / down jacket
-
Gloves, hat and buff (for the night)
-
Spare clothes to change in the shelters
-
Headlamp / flashlight (spare batteries)
-
Sleeping bag liner (there are blankets in the shelters)
-
Picnic for the first day (for 6 days in case of not choosing full board)
-
Snacks for 6 days
-
Water (1,5L)
-
Walking sticks (highly recommended)
-
Towel and flip flops
-
Backpack + backpack cover (40-45L approx.)
-
First aid blanket
Price
The price of the activity is €735 per person. (6 days and 5 nights)
​
âž• Price includes:
6 days with official mountain guide (TD2)
5 nights in high mountain refuges on half board basis
2 trips with National Park 4WD taxi
Insurance in case of accident + RC
âž– Not included:
Transportation to Espot: € 25 to the driver to cover toll and gasoline expenses
Half-day picnic in 5 shelters (total supplement of €71/5 picnics)
Additional expenses in the shelters (hot water in the shelters, extra drinks, etc.)
Expenses caused by the abandonment of the route for any reason or expenses caused by changes in the route for security reasons (transfers, changes in shelters, etc.)
Carros de Foc official forfait: pass card + map of the area (Alpina editorial) + commemorative gift. (Supplement + € 35 / person) (OPTIONAL)
Everything not specified in the section + Includes
Good to know
To our greatest delight, we'll be staying at quite a remote place in the middle of the nature​. There are no ATM (or bank), so please make sure you bring enough cash money and that your car fuel tank is full enough. ;) In most places of the park, there is absolutely no mobile connection. Be prepared to be off-line:)
Check out all
our upcoming dates:
Don't see any date that suits you?
Here above you should see the dates of the next trips we have planned for this activity. If none of them suits you - or if no dates appear at all - let us know when you'd like to go so we can set up a new trip: send us a message or call us (+34) 699 444 539.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel up to 30 days before the activity, we'll send you a voucher so that you can use 100% of the down payment for any further trip.
If you cancel between 29 and 7 days before the activity, the payment of 50% of the total value of the trip be required. In case of last-minute cancellation (less than 7 days), the payment of the total value of the trip will be required.