Alt del Griu through the Refugi d'Estangents
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 3.49 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,215 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 0 ft
- Max elevation
- 9,417 ft
- TrailRank
- 30
- Min elevation
- 6,187 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Coordinates
- 86
- Uploaded
- May 11, 2023
near Els Cortals, Encamp (Andorra)
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Itinerary description
Alt del Griu is, without any doubt, one of our favourite hikes in the country. With its 2.879 m of altitude, this peak is a natural lookout with incredible views of the Ensangents lakes, the Casamanya, and the Colells glacial cirque.
The trail there isn't technically tricky; you don't need to scramble rocks. However, as we're talking about the sixth-highest peak in Andorra and the highest one in the parish of Encamp, you can imagine the elevation gain is considerable.
It's one of those hikes where the journey is as impressive and breathtaking as the destination. You'll admire alpine lakes, green meadows, black pine forests, and wildflowers. Lots of colourful wildflowers!
Also, the hike passes by the Ensangets hut, a non-guarded mountain shelter located in an idyllic setting.
The trail there isn't technically tricky; you don't need to scramble rocks. However, as we're talking about the sixth-highest peak in Andorra and the highest one in the parish of Encamp, you can imagine the elevation gain is considerable.
It's one of those hikes where the journey is as impressive and breathtaking as the destination. You'll admire alpine lakes, green meadows, black pine forests, and wildflowers. Lots of colourful wildflowers!
Also, the hike passes by the Ensangets hut, a non-guarded mountain shelter located in an idyllic setting.
Waypoints
Wilderness hut
7,958 ft
Lake
Mountain pass
Summit
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