The Refuge of the Estanys de la Pera was built in 1957 by the FEEC. It is a cozy refuge where you can enjoy good cuisine and wide views towards Cerdanya and the Serra del Cadí, as it is located at an altitude of 2.357m.
In the summer, it is an ideal place for families with children, due to the short and easy trail that leads to the refuge runs along the river and passes by a waterfall and two ponds. Apart from the many excursions on foot, the refuge can be accessed by mountain bike or gravel through a very comfortable track, leaving both from Lles de Cerdanya and from Martinet, depending on how much you want to accumulate.
And, for those who love climbing, just 10 minutes from the refuge, there are numerous well-equipped sports climbing routes for all levels. In winter, this place also offers varied itineraries for mountain skiing and snowshoeing.
Material in the absence of custody: 4 seats, 1 table, 1 bench, 1 wood stove and firewood. Light.
Coordinates: Latitude: 42.4566º / Longitude: 1.5988º
How to get there
In Martinet we take the LV-4036 road towards Arànser. Once we reach the town, we cross it and continue up the road to the car park of the Aransa nordic ski resort (el Fornell). At this point, we will have to park and continue on foot. If it is August, here we can take the shuttle bus service to Pollineres.
Google Maps: Route from Martinet
In August, there is a shuttle bus service active to Pollineres, both from the Nordic ski resort of Lles de Cerdanya and from Aransa.
ALL YEAR ROUND, FROM THE NEAREST PARKING: ARANSA SKI RESORT (2h 15′)
Both in summer and winter, the track leading to Pollineres is closed. From the parking of the Aransa ski resort, you will have to continue on foot along a well-marked path that leaves behind the restaurant and will take you in 1h 30′ to Pollineres. Here, you will continue along the riverbank, along a path (GR11.10), which goes up to the refuge (total 2h 15′).
Follow the route: From Fornell to the Refugi dels Estanys de la Pera
IN AUGUST, FROM THE SHUTTLE BUS STOP: POLLINERES (45′)
The shuttle bus will take you to the picnic area of Pollineres. From here, you will continue on foot along the river bank, where there is a well-marked path (GR11.10), which goes up to the refuge (45min).
Follow the route: From Pollineres to the Refugi dels Estanys de la Pera
You can take a bus from Barcelona to Andorra la Vella (ANDBUS). From here you follow the GR11.10 to the port of Perafita and the Refugi dels Estanys de la Pera (13 km and 1500m of elevation gain).
Follow the track: Andorra la Vella to Refugi dels Estanys de la Pera
