Why do the route called Refugis del Torb?
The guided route Refugis del Torb is the comprehensive route of the Eastern Pyrenees that covers all its peaks, valleys and most emblematic corners. A high mountain itinerary that allows you to join the two most emblematic places in this sector, with the two peaks that crown them: the Núria Valley with Puigmal (2,910 m) and the Pica del Canigó (2,784 m). In between we will discover valleys and ridges with a great hiking tradition, such as the Núria and Coma de Vaca valleys, the Ulldeter circus, the Esquerdes de Rojà, the Pla Guillem, the Marialles Valley, Mentet or Carançà. The perfect trek to get to know the best places in the high Mediterranean Pyrenees, both on its southern and northern slopes, from lush forests to the highest peaks, and from the most isolated villages to the deepest valleys. A cross-border guided route half in Ripollès, half in Conflent.
The stages
Stage 1: Núria – Ulldeter: 16 km / 7 h / +832 m / -928 m / Optional summit: Bastiments (2884 m).
Stage 2: Ulldeter – Merialles: 22 km / 8 h / +703 m / -996 m / Optional summit: Roca Colom (2506 m).
Stage 3: ascent to Canigó: 18 km / 7 h / +1154 m / -1154 m / Summit: Canigó (2784 m).
Stage 4: Marialles – Mentet: 15 km / 6 h / +887 / -1047 m / Optional summit: Pic de Tres Esteles (2,099 m).
Stage 5: Mentet – Carançà: 11 km / 5 h / +924 m / -632 m / Optional summit: Puig de Ribes Blanques (2,445 m).
Stage 6: Carançà – Núria: 14 km / 6 h / +1168 m / -880 m / Optional summit: Puig de Noucreus (2,799 m).
Stage 7: ascent to Puigmal: 11 km / 5 h / +963 m / -963 m / Summit: Puigmal (2910 m).
You can consult this information in more detail in the section The Stages of the Refugis del Torb route.
Price
The price includes:
- Planning and preparation of the guided route and monitoring weather and terrain conditions before and during the route.
- Registration management.
- Carrying out the guided route with a qualified mountain guide.
- Six nights full board in the accommodations on the crossing.
- Mountain accident insurance.
- List of recommended mountain clothing and equipment
- All tourist taxes
- The welcome package includes:
- Bag-sack A Pas d’Isard
- Alpina Publishers map-booklet 1:40,000 exclusive Refugis del Torb
- Exclusive neck tube from the Refugis del Torb guided route
- Pass card to be stamped at the accommodation
- Exclusive technical T-shirt for the Refugis del Torb guided route
The price does not include:
- The journey to the meeting point.
- Breakfast and lunch on the first day, which must be brought from home.
- Expenses incurred due to abandoning the guided route for any reason.
- Possible expenses caused by changes in the route for safety reasons.
Booking and payment
The booking can be made by clicking the “Book route” button in this section, and you will need to pay 25% of the amount by card through CaixaBank’s secure payment gateway.
Check the general cancellation conditions in the FAQS section of this website.
Meeting point
The Refugis del Torb guided route will start in Nuria Valley, located in the municipality of Queralbs, in the province of Girona.
How to get there:
- We encourage you to come by public transport: train (Rodalies de Catalunya) or bus to Ribes de Freser, and rack railway to the Núria Valley.
- By private car (better shared): you can park in Ribes de Freser without any danger.
- Option to go up to Núria on foot: if you leave the car in Queralbs, the climb from Queralbs to Núria along the Camí Vell is beautiful, and takes about three hours.
