The 5 stages
El Cinquè Llac is a circular mid-mountain hiking route which is accessible to walkers of all types and levels. It is signposted and divided into 5 stages, of between 5 and 8 hours, and is of low technical difficulty.
Route Profile
Total distance: 105,30 km
Accumulated net climb: +6.299 m
Accumulated net descent: -6.010 m
Total estimated time required: 31 h 40 min
Maximum altitude: 1.554 m
Minimum altitude: 510 m
Stages: 5 (it depends of the modality)
Along the 105 km of the route, walkers will overcome the challenges posed by the changing orography before eventually discovering the Estany de Montcortès (the official name of El Cinquè Llac). This pool can be seen from many points along the route, appearing as a distant drop of water until the final stage, when walkers will see it in all of its glory.
Most of the route follows bridle paths and mountain trails (62%), some of which have been specifically recovered for this project. Other paths had already been marked out by the respective consells comarcals (local district councils). During each stage, visitors will also find sections of the route that follow tracks (26%) and roads (12%).
THE STAGES, ONE BY ONE
Arrival in La Pobla de Segur
Stage 1:
La Geganta adormida
Stage 2:
L’Aquelarre de Serraspina
Stage 3:
El Pont del Diable
Stage 4:
La Casa Encantada
Stage 5:
L‘Estany de Montcortès
Presentation of the
Shepherd’s Hook
(as proof of completing the route)
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