The original El Cinquè Llac
If you want to do the genuine El Cinquè Llac route, going from one accommodation to the next using only the energy of your legs, this is the option to choose.
This is the original El Cinquè Llac modality: 5 stages with a total distance of 105 km.
The itinerary is followed independently using the signs on the ground and support materials.
The route is marked with a continuous yellow line and the official signage of the Government of Catalonia, which includes an El Cinquè Llac sticker.
Total distance: 105.30 km
Total ascent: +6,299 m
Total descent: -6,010 m
Estimated total time: 31 h 40 min
Maximum altitude: 1,554 m
Minimum altitude: 510 m
Stages: 5
What we provide
- El Cinquè Llac guidebook by Alpina publishing.
- 1:25,000 scale route map.
- Free download of GPS tracks from the stage pages.
- Luggage transport from one accommodation to another.
- And the rest of the services included in the package: accommodation, meals, and transport.
Requirements
- Good physical condition (to walk for 5 consecutive days, averaging 6 hours per day).
- Knowledge of mountain safety and movement.
- Ability to navigate using a map and/or GPS.
The 5 stages at a glance
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)
Return home
Do you want to experience El Cinquè Llac with something extra?
Do it with a professional guide! They’ll make the route more comfortable, safe, and peaceful. Plus, they’ll help you better understand the landscape, history, and all the secrets hidden along this unique journey. You’ll walk, discover, and learn like never before.
Can you imagine doing El Cinquè Llac at your own pace?
We tailor the route to your needs. We can adjust dates, add rest days, shorten stages, or split them across different stays. Tell us what you have in mind, and we’ll make it happen together! You set the pace, we’ll be with you all the way.