Route Molières-Conangles

Route: Vielha-Tunel de Vielha-Hospital de Vielha- Conangles
Difficulty: media
Type: Turismo

Description:

The only Aranese valley whose waters reach the Noguera Ribagorçana River. Its easy access makes the Molières Peak, 3010 m, one of the peaks most frequently visited by the mountaineers. An obligatory stroll through the magnificent beech tree forest along the bank fo the Noguera Ribagorçana. The refugio (mountain hostel) called the Hospital de Vielha, also known as the Sant Nicolau deth Pontelhs, is located at the southern side of the tunnel and is the last inhabited location before crossing the Vielha Pass. At this point one will also find the Santa Quiteria Chapel where every 22 of May the area residents make a popular pilgrimage. 2.5 km from the southern exit of the Vielha Tunnel on the N-230 highway we will find large picnic area called Conangles. It is located at the head of the Noguera Ribagorçana and offers a number of facilities: tables, grills, etc. This area is the starting point for a number of excursions of great interest including the periphery of the protected Aigüestortes and Sant Maurici Lake National Park.

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Route Bausen

Recorrido: Bausen
Dificultad: media
Tipo: Turismo

Descripción:

Es juntamente con el de Torán el valle situado más al norte de Arán. La sierra de Bacarena cierra el valle y limita con la frontera francesa. El ascenso al pueblo de Bausen nos permitirá visitar unos parajes que aún conservan características del pasado y donde se nota poco la huella turística. Desde él obtendremos una buena panorámica de Era Lana de Les así como del pueblo de Canejan.

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Ruta Bosque de Baricauba

Route: Vielha – Gausac – Bassa d’Oles – Pla Batallé – Aubert
Difficulty: Medium
Type: Tourism

Description:

The Baricauba forest is one of the true marvels of the Arán Valley. It is a sprawling fir tree forest, very thick in some parts. The Bassa d’Ules is a small reservoir which is transformed into an idyllic mountain lake in rainy springs and summers. There is also an Environmental Education centre there which accepts groups of school children. The point of departure for this outing is the village of Gausac, a mere kilometre away from Vielha. When you reach Gausac take the asphalted track that leads up to the Montcorbison forest: Baricauba. There is a crossroads three kilometres further on where you turn left to go to the Bassa d’Oles, also known as La Piusa. This asphalted track is five kilometres long, and the direction to follow is clearly indicated. The picnic area of the Mair of Diu des Nhèus is just four kilometres after the crossroads, before you reach the reservoir. It is located in a meadow which is somewhat sparse in trees, although it does offer a great view of the Gèles gulley and the River Garona. Take the right-hand way to Pla Batallé, another family area which is well equipped for picnics. The beech and fir trees scattered over the spot provide some shade for the tables. Suitable in summer, the area has a barbecue, fifteen tables and drinking water. You can also reach this point from the village of Aubèrt by following the asphalted track from there until it forks. Bear left to reach the leisure area, about 450 m further on.

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Ruta Bassa d'Arres

Route: Vilamòs – Arres de Sos – Bassa d’Arres
Difficulty: low
Type: 4×4

Description:

It can be reached by the Vilamòs-Arres de Sus local road. Once you reach Arres, continue along a dirt track for 2.5 km, approximately, until you reach the Bassa d’Arres. The recreational area is next to the reservoir.

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Ruta Bassa d'Arres-Ribera de Margalida

Recorrido: Pònt d’Arròs-Vilamós-Arres de Sus- (Bassa d’Arres)- Bossòst
Dificultad: media
Tipo: 4×4

Descripción:

Desde Pont d’Arròs, situado a 5 Km. de Vielha en dirección Francia por la N-230, sale la carretera que sube al pueblo de Vilamós ( 6 Km.) ( 1255 m.). Vilamòs se alza majestuosamente sobre la Vall de l’Artiga de Lin y el gran bosque de l’Entecada. Se trata del pueblo más antguo de Aran. Desde aquí podemos hacer la ascensión al Montlude (2.517m). Aquí también encontramos el Museo Etnogràfico de Joanchiquet (LINK Museu de Joanchiquet). Siguiendo la carretera llegamos hasta el pueblo de Arres de Sus (1.267 m.). De este punto salen dos pistas, una de 3 Km. que llega hasta la Bassa d’Arres y otra que baja hasta el pueblo de Bossòst, pasando por un cruce que lleva hasta la Mina Margalida.

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Ruta Montcorbau. Mair de Diu des desamparats

Route: Montcorbau
Difficulty: media
Type: 4×4

Description:

Points of interest. MAIR DE DIU DES DESAMPARATS. Sunny area surrounded by red pines and with great views above the Garona River. Apt during the spring, summer and autumn. Passing Vielha in the direction of Bossost take the local road LV-5052 that leads to Vilac. Leave the village behind until arriving to Montcorbau and once there take the road the heads out of the end of the village. The area is found following this dirt road about 2 km from Montcorbau.

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Route Montgarri

Route: Baqueira 1500 -Pla de Beret (1.840 m) – Montgarri- Santuari de Montgarri (1.645 m)
Difficulty: Medium
Type: 4×4

Description

At an altitude of 1655 m, Montgarri was, until the seventies, the highest inhabited village of Arán, at the head of the Noguera Pallaresa, which rises in Pla de Beret, at an altitude of 1840 m. This is a veritable solitary beauty spot, very close to the sanctuary of Montgarri, where the procession of Nuestra Señora de Montgarri is held every July 2. The village of Montgarri used to be cut off from the rest of the Valley of Arán between the end of autumn until May or June. This is definitely one of the most classic and typical excursions of the Valley of Arán. Making your way along the bottom of the valley, you will come across stunning high mountain scenery where pasture meadows alternate with lush fir and black pine forests. El Pla de Beret is a stunning plateau that stands at an altitude of almost two thousand metres, practically the only one of such spread at this height in the Pyrenees. Two major rivers rise in el Pla de Beret: the Noguera Pallaresa, on the way to Montgarri and el Pallars Sobirá, on the southern side of the Pyrenees. The other one is the Garona, whose source is in the so-called Güell de Garona, very close to the former. The rivers split on this plain, where the Garona flows towards the Atlantic and the Noguera Pallaresa towards the Mediterranean. Near the sanctuary (perfectly restored) the rectory has been restored and now serves as the lodging for hikers. In addition, a bit up the mountain the visitor will find another old farm house now converted into another restaurant.

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Ruta Portet. La casa de los ingenieros

Route: Les
Difficulty: Medium
Type: 4×4

Description:

Point of interest: ERA CASA DES ENGINHÈRS (the engineers house). An area for passing by with small dimensions and with minimum facilities in a fir tree forest. From the village of Les take the trail that goes along the side of the football field and is only paved along the first part. Follow the trail about 6 km until reaching the second turn. Take the trail to right. A few meters later you will find the recreational area. reativa.

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Ruta Ribera de Bagergue Unhola

Route: Salardú- Bagergue-Bòrda Era Lana – Coll de Varradòs – Sauth de Pish- Pònt d’Arròs (opcional)
Difficulty: Medium
Type: 4×4

Description:

The valley faces N-S. This orientation, plus its rocky characteristics, means that unlike the rest of the valley vegetation here is rather sparse. In the high part lies the lake area of Liat, and an impressive mountain chain bordering on France, culminating in the 2880-m-high Tuc de Maubèrme. The whole valley still conserves numerous traces of the bustling mining activity of the beginning of the century. The river Unhòla washes the highest village of the Valley of Arán, Bagergue, (1419 m), rising in the far-off lakes of Liat, flowing into the Garona in the village of Salardú. At Salardú, take the B road that leads to the village of Bagergue (2.5 km). There is a junction 100 m from the centre of the village: the one on the right goes to el Pla de Beret, or you can go left towards Varradòs-Liat. Take the track to Varradòs. About 1.5 km along the track bear right up to the mines of Liat (4×4 only). Once at the top, the views of the Valley of Unhòla, Varradòs, Tuc de Maubèrme and practically the whole Valley of Arán are truly stunning. You can make your way back down along the same track or else go on until you reach the well-known Sauth deth Pish, which leads to the village of Pònt de Arròs (See the Sauth deth Pish route).

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Route Ribera de Margalida

Route: Salardú- Bagergue-Bòrda Era Lana – Coll de Varradòs – Sauth de Pish- Pònt d’Arròs (opcional)
Difficulty: Medium
Type: 4×4

Description:

This unique valley provides a magnificent vantage point to take in the Low Arán, crowned by the Pico de Montlude, at 2518 m. The visitor will delight in the utter splendour of nature in the form of the lush fir and black pine forests and beauty spots, such as the Balsa de Arres allow. From Pònt de Arròs, 5 km away from Viella heading towards France along the N-230, you can take the road that climbs up to the village of Arres de Sus (9km). Two forest tracks lead out of the village of Arres de Sus, one that descends to the village of Bossòst and another one that leads up to the Balsa de Arres, via a detour to the Margalida Mine. (BALSA DE ARRES ROUTE)

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