Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Barcelona airport to Espot (3hr by car).
Accommodation - Hotel Roya or Hotel Riberies
Meals included - dinner

Day 2: Ski touring

From Espot drive to Sant Maurici Lake. Ski to Amitges Hut (2365m).
Timing: 7/8hr. Metres ascent/descent: 1,000m/270m. Possible ascent/ freeride on Bassiero Peak 2,900m (+600m).
Accommodation - Amitges Hut
Meals included - breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 3: Ski Touring

Amitges Hut (2,365m) to Saboredo Hut (2,310m)
Timing: 5/6hr. Metres ascent/descent: 245m/310m. Possible ascent/freeride on Ratera Peak 2,862m (+275m).
Accommodation - Saboredo Hut
Meals included - breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 4: Ski Touring

Saboredo Hut (2,310 m) to Ventosa Calvell Hut (2,220m).
Timing: 7/8hr. Metres ascent/descent: 600m/700m. Possible ascent /freeride on Montardo Peak 2,911m (+470m).
Accommodation - Ventosa Calvell Hut
Meals included - breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 5: Ski Touring

Ventosa Calvell Hut to Estany Llong Hut (1,999m).
Timing: 7/8hr. Metres ascent/descent: 575m/840m. Possible ascent/freeride on Tuc de Colomers 2,933m (+400m).
Accommodation - Estany Llong Hut
Meals included - breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 6: Ski Touring

Estany Llong Hut(1999m) to Sant Maurici Lake. Drive to Espot.
Timing: 6/7hr. Metres ascent/descent: 450m/1,000m. Possible ascent/freeride on Subenuix Peak 2,949m (+500m).
Accommodation - Hotel Roya or Hotel Riberies
Meals included - breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 7: Departure

We say adios after travelling from Espot to Barcelona airport (3hr by car).
Meal included - breakfast

Accommodation & Food

Hotel & Refugi Lodgings

Your Pyrenees ski tour begins & ends with a night in the comfort of a 2 or 4 star hotel (dependent on package selected). The Hotel Roya in Espot provides all one needs to prepare for the adventure ahead & includes excellent dinner & breakfast.

The tour utilises four of the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park refugis (mountain huts) on the Carros de Foc circuit. One night each is spent in the Amitges Hut (2365m), Saboredo Hut (2310m), Ventosa Calvell Hut (2220m) 7 finally the Estany Llong Hut (1999m). The final ski from Estany Liong can be include a glorious 1,000m descent.

Food

The quality of cuisine in Spain is world's best. The huts of the Carros de Foc are no exception. Their excellent food, drink & facilities will make the start and end of each enjoyable.  Lunch packs will be provided on the 5 ski days.

Local ingredients & traditional meals are used in the huts including: Noguera’s “arbequina’ olive oil; organic wine from Costers del Segre; grain bread, organic juices, charcuterie & cheeses from the Ribagorça & Valle de Aran; Casarilh’s craft beer; local potatoes, and  exquisite dried tomatoes “Encantarán”… Enjoy!

Rates & Inclusions

Rates Information

Standard Tour - 7 days/6 nights from CHF1,990

• Invoice / base currency is CHF (Swiss Francs)
• Price based on a private group of 4 to 6 people 
• Price supplement for groups of 1 to 3 people
• Deluxe tour option includes 2 nights in 4-star hotel with spa
• Custom dates for solos or private groups
• Convert to your currency here

• ACCOMMODATION: 6 nights – 2 x hotel (private room), 4 x mountain hut (shared room)
• ALL MEALS: Breakfast, lunch & dinners (except 2 lunches)
• GUIDE: Full-time professional host & guide during entire tour (max. ratio 1:6)
• TRANSFERS: From/to <-->Barcelona airport, Andorra or Girona.
• TRANSPORT: All ground transport during tour.
• INSURANCE (Covering - Rescue, Medical, Death & Disability)
• VIDEO: Complimentary video of your backcountry adventure.

• HOTEL UPGRADE: 4 Star lodging with spa – price on application.
• ADDITIONAL DAY guided skiing at Espot or other nearby ski area – price on application
• SKIS, SKINS & SKI CRAMPONS: price on application
• AVALANCHE SAFETY EQT: Beacon, shovel & probe - price on request
• MOUNTAINEERING EQT (if required): crampons and ice axe - price on request

• Flights to BARCELONA - Get best flight deals here
• TRAVEL INSURANCE - Get best quality travel insurance for skiing here.
• DRINKS, SNACKS & 2 LUNCHES (during transfers)

Terms & Conditions

As per agreed terms & conditions with the tour operator, Didac Guide, at the time of booking, and including, but not limited to, any T&Cs listed below. Any contractual arrangements as a result of a booking enquiry are directly with the tour operator and is subject to their terms and conditions.