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Pic de l'Estanyo

Pic de l’Estanyó - a high summit from the flowery Sorteny nature park

Difficulty 4/5 · HardDayOut-and-backDay summit
Distance
~12 km return
Max elevation
2,915 m
Elevation gain
~1,000 m
Duration
5-6 h
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Captured in Ordino, Andorra, this stunning winter scene showcases majestic snowcapped mountains.

The route

The line through Vall de Sorteny (Ordino), Andorra - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.

Season & conditions

Best season

Jun-Oct

Weather risks

Exposed alpine weather - afternoon thunderstorms, cold, wind, snow lingering; start early and check the forecast

Snow-free ~Jun-Oct. Confirm.

On the trail

Terrain & surface

Wildflower meadows, a nature park and a scree summit

Technical & exposure

Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally

Navigation & waymarking

Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally

Accessibility & group fit

Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics

Crowds & solitude

A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season

Variants & turnaround

Turn around at the Estanyó lake

Getting there & staying

Trailhead access

Vall de Sorteny, from El Serrat

Shuttle & transport

Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed

Huts, camping & refuges

Refugi de Sorteny

Gear, water & connectivity

Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies

Facilities

Services in El Serrat / Ordino; limited or none on the trail

Guide & crew

Not required; self-guided

Permits & safety

Vall de Sorteny nature park

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Hazards

Scree, storms, altitude

Emergency exits & rescue

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.

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