Pica d’Estats
Summit challenge: 3,143m
The Challenge
Summit: highest mountain in Cataluyna
Highest point: Pica d’Estats, 3143m
Distance: 13.3 km
Ascent: +1,100m
Descent: -1,400m
Duration: 4 days (1 x Hotel, 2 x Hut)
Difficulty: Hard
Cost: £625 per person
Included:
Pick up / Drop off Barcelona Airport
All Meals & Accommodation
UIMLA Guide
Excluded:
Flights
Day 1
Arrival in Barcelona – Transfer to the Pyrenees
Pick-up at Barcelona Airport
Your adventure begins with a warm welcome at Barcelona Airport. From here, we’ll embark on a scenic drive through picturesque Catalunya, expect to see mountain villages, glorious lakes and untouched forests.
Arrival at scenic hotel
After the journey, you’ll have time to relax and take in the stunning surroundings. Settle into your accommodations in the heart of the Pyrenees, ready for a well-deserved evening of rest. The hotel is situated at a foot of a beautiful mountain lake with an equally impressive outdoor pool.
Dinner
Join us for a hearty local dinner where we’ll fuel up for the exciting days ahead. Reflect on the journey and the challenge awaiting you!
Day 2
Journey to the Hut
Breakfast at Hotel
After a restful night, we start the day with a nutritious breakfast to prepare for the hike ahead. The journey to the mountain hut begins with a comfortable drive to the start of the hike. For those who want to, you can take a refreshing dip in the lake before the adventure begins. We’ll take in the breathtaking landscapes as we make our way to the trailhead.
Begin the Hike to the Hut
After leaving our transport behind, we will gradually ascent by foot to the high pyrenees (2hrs). By 4 PM, we’ll arrive at the mountain hut, tucked away in the stunning natural beauty of the high pyrenean landscape.
Dinner at Hut
Enjoy a delicious, well-deserved dinner in the hut, surrounded by fellow adventurers. Relish the camaraderie and the beautiful mountain setting as you prepare for the summit ahead.
Day 3
Summit Day - Pica d’Estats
Distance: 13.3 km | Ascent: +1,100m | Descent: -1,400m | Duration: 10 hours
Breakfast at Hut
A hearty breakfast sets the tone for today’s challenge. The summit of Pica d’Estats, the highest peak in the Eastern Pyrenees, awaits!
Summit of Pica d’Estats
After exhilarating hiking and short srambles, we reach the summit of Pica d’Estats (3,143m), a truly remarkable achievement. Enjoy panoramic views that stretch across the Pyrenees as at this point you will be standing on the boarder of France, Andorra and Spain.
Return to Hut
We begin the descent back to the hut, where we’ll arrive around 5 PM. The day will be long and the sense of accomplishment will make it all worthwhile. After a full day of adventure, a delicious dinner will provide the perfect opportunity to relax, recount the day’s triumphs, and unwind with your fellow trekkers.
Day 4
Descent & return to Barcelona
Departure from Hut
An early start as we fuel up for the descent. We’ll take our time to enjoy the last moments in the mountains. We begin our hike down (2hrs), leaving the hut and retracing our steps. The journey down offers a different perspective of the landscape as we make our way to our transport. After an hour or so, we will stop at a local spot for a well deserved coffee break.
Lunch at Castell de Remei
Before we say our goodbyes, we’ll enjoy a delightful lunch at Castell de Remei, which has the most ancient winery of fine wines in Catalunya. Here you have an opportunity to taste the wine over lunch. There is a wine shop available on site.
Depart for Barcelona Airport
After lunch, we’ll continue the journey back to the airport. Expect to arrive at Barcelona Airport around 6 PM, with plenty of time to catch your flight home.
