Estanys de Tristaina
The Estanys de Tristaina - a three-lake cirque from the Ordino-Arcalís ski road
The route
The line through Ordino-Arcalis, Andorra - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Jun-Oct
Exposed alpine weather - afternoon thunderstorms, cold, wind, snow lingering; start early and check the forecast
Snow-free ~Jun-Oct. Confirm.
On the trail
A gentle cirque loop past three alpine lakes
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Short lower-lake loop or the full cirque
Getting there & staying
Ordino-Arcalís ski station
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Ordino / El Serrat; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; ski-station road access
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Storms, cold; otherwise gentle
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.