From near Refugio de Coronas to near Refugi d’Angliós

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Again I make a very early start, try to have my tent packed down before the first hikers come up. With the first bus arriving at 6, that’s a bit challenging; but my spot is well hidden, and by 8 I’m gone.

The path takes me further up the valley, slowly but surely rising; there is a couple of turn-offs to other peaks and destinations, but no problem finding my way. My route coincides with the route of an ultra-trailrun that apparently has been (or is going to be) here: lots of additional flags and signs!

I take a second breakfast-break in the shade by a bridge. Enjoying the cool air and crisp views while it lasts.

Then I pass the two Ibónes de Vallibierna, and continue climbing.

For the way up to Collado de Vallibierna the guide book warns of a large boulder field (✔️) and possibly snow until late into the summer (✔️)… but neither of them create any problems.

But there is also again nice flowers.

And after crossing the pass, I’m quickly down by the Refugio Cap de Llauset. They just had a helicopter visiting – hope it was nothing serious.

On the way there is some more large boulders to squeeze through in between – I almost get stuck with my backpack!

approx. 9h incl. several looong breaks;

9,3km, 905m ascent, 645m descent

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