Colomers Lakes Circuit
The Colomèrs cirque - a circuit of dozens of glacial lakes in the Val d’Aran
The route
The line through Val d'Aran (Catalan Pyrenees), Spain - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Jun-Oct
Exposed Pyrenean high-mountain weather - storms, cold, snow lingering; check the forecast
Snow-free ~Jun-Oct. Confirm.
On the trail
A high circuit past dozens of granite tarns
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Short or long lake loops; link into the Carros de Foc
Getting there & staying
Refugi de Colomèrs (4x4 taxi), from Salardú
4x4 taxi from Salardú to the Colomèrs refuge
Refugi de Colomèrs
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Salardu; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; a 4x4 taxi to the Refugi de Colomèrs; part of the Carros de Foc. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Storms, cold, rocky terrain
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.