Trekking Salvaguardia
DISTANCE
33,40km
ELEVATION
2.250m
Simple and at the same time spectacular three-day trek that offers the best views of the highest peak in the Pyrenees, the Aneto with 3.404m and also the largest glacier in the entire mountain range that with its many three thousand and lakes forms a true reference for all mountaineers. We can extend this trekking consult with our guide to draw up a tailor-made itinerary.
The Port of Benasque (2.444m) border crossing between Spain and France, smuggling zone.
We can climb the Safeguard Peak (2.736 m) from the same Port of Benasque.
When you make your reservation online, you will receive at home the map and the guide with the complete description of each stage.
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Trekking Aneto Safeguard
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Trekking Aneto Safeguard
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Trekking sections
It is an easy trekking and suitable for mountaineers with a normal physical shape. It is divided into three comfortable stages. The ascent to Pico Salvaguarda is the most technical section and at the same time avoidable and not recommended in case of vertigo.. In summer there is a bus service from Llanos de Hospital and Besurta. If you prefer, speak with us.
STAGE 1
Hospital Plains-
Renclusa Refuge
Approximate time
2h 40 m
Elevation gain +
490 m
Distance
6’74 km
Elevation loss -
60 m
STAGE 2
Renclusa Refuge – Artiga de Lin Refuge
Approximate time
4h 05 m
Elevation gain +
250 m
Distance
7,65 km
Elevation loss -
960 m
STAGE 3
Artiga de Lin Refuge – Venasque Refuge
Approximate time
4h 15 m
Elevation gain +
1.100 m
Distance
7,8 km
Elevation loss -
310 m
STAGE 4
Venasque Refuge – Hospital Plains
Approximate time
4h 15 m
Elevation gain +
410 m
Distance
8 km
Elevation loss -
930 m
VARIANT
Safeguard Peak
Approximate time
2h
Elevation gain +
300 m
Distance
3,13 km
Elevation loss -
300 m
Shcedules and prices
Bus Aneto - Besurta
From June 29 to September 11, the bus service from Benasque to La Besurta and vice versa is activated.
Benasque - Besurta
First bus
4:30 A.M
Last bus
16:00p.m
Besurta - Benasque
First bus
6:00 A.M
Last bus
21:00p.m
Hospital Plains -Renclusa Shelter
Benasque Hospital – La Besurta – La Renclusa Refuge
Distance
6’74 Km
Elevation gain +
490 m
Elevation loss -
60 m
Approximate time
2h 40m
Simple and beautiful stage that starts from the free parking of Llanos del Hospital. We will walk along a comfortable path that very gently gains height without any technical difficulty., but framed in a postcard setting. Upon reaching Besurta, the path becomes rockier and now the slope becomes more pronounced to gain meters and get closer to the Renclusa Refuge.. Before reaching the refuge we will have a waterfall on our right where if we feel like it we can make a stop to contemplate the numerous peaks that surround us..
Arrival at the Renclusa Refuge (2 140 m) we will be surprised by the view we will have of the Pico Maladeta glacier
Renclusa Refuge – Artiga de Lin Refuge
La Renclusa Refuge – Plan d’Aigüalluts – bull collar – Ibon de Toro de Salenques – Artiga de Lin Refuge
Distance
7,65 Km
Elevation gain +
250 m
Elevation loss -
960 m
Approximate time
4h 05m
Starting from the La Renclusa refuge (2 140 m), we ascend along the path to Cuello l'Anchor to descend to the Plan Alto d'Aiguallut, we can take a little detour to enjoy the spectacletoass offered by the waterfall and the «Best» the sink of Aiguallut. We cross the plain until we find a signaling post indicating Coll de Toro. We continue along a less marked path than the previous one and as we go up we will be contemplating the greatness of the place. It is highly recommended to look at where we come from to appreciate the beauty of the place. Once we have overcome the first short ascent we stand on a plate and right in front of us we will see the Coll de Toro. We continue along the marked path and from the pass we enter the Valley of Aràn.
The Ibón de Toro is a mandatory stop to eat something and lie down in the meadow that embraces it. We skirt it on the left through a stony area and begin the descent. From the top you can see the Refuge located in the heart of the Arán Valley.
the descent is hard in its initial part and in its final part it softens until it ends in a completely flat meadow.
Welcome to the Aràn Valley and the Artiga de Lin refuge 1,365m
Artiga de Lin Refuge – Venasque Refuge
From the Vall de Arán to France through the Col de la Picada
Distance
7,8 Km
Elevation gain +
1.100 m
Elevation loss -
310 m
Approximate time
4h 15m
We leave the Artiga de Lin refuge along a path through the forest that rapidly gains height. We will cross the river by a metallic bridge and we will go up the Pomero canal, an open valley of low vegetation with a large presence of cattle., due to this it is important to be attentive to the path. Arriving at the Coll del Lunfern to our right an aesthetic path called Paso de la Escaleta deserves to be visited if we go with time and strength.
We access the coll de la Picada 2,744m and from here the panoramic view of the Aneto and Maladeta glacier is the best you can have in the entire Benasque valley. From the Portillón de Benasque we have two options depending on the time , Either go down directly to the Venasque refuge or take the variant of the Salvaguardia peak. If we decide to make the peak, We recommend seeing the description of the Pico Salvaguardia Variant stage.
Venasque Refuge – Hospital Plains
Venasque Refuge – Safeguard – Besurta – Hospital Plains
15Distance
8 Km
Elevation gain +
410 m
Elevation loss -
930 m
Approximate time
4h 15m
We left the French refuge of Venasque, We go up the hill that we went down in the previous stage and once at the Portillón de Benasque we decide if we want to do the Salvaguardia peak or we go down directly to Llanos del Hospital. If we decide to make the peak, We recommend seeing the description of the Pico Salvaguardia Variant stage.
We go down with a tendency to our right along a very marked path that takes us directly to Llanos del Hospital.
Peak Safeguard Variant
Distance
3,13 Km
Elevation gain +
300 m
Elevation loss -
300 m
Approximate time
2h 0m
Peak Safeguard 2.736 m it is one of the most accessible peaks within the valley in summer, although it has its difficulties. From the Puerto de Benasque we will follow the path that goes to the left and that goes up the crest. A zigzag path that you have to walk carefully, there is even an area of large rocks secured by a string to progress more safely.
The final part is much easier, even the final crest section has no difficulty. You have to be careful in case of snowfields and assess the situation well.
Schedules and prices Bus Aneto
HOSPITAL PLAINS – BESURTA
In Llanos del Hospital you can leave your car in the parking lot before a barrier on the left, well from that point, from the 8:00 and until 20:30They leave for Besurta with a maximum frequency of 35 minutes.
RATES
If you take your car up to the hospital plains and take the bus from there to La Besurta, the round trip will cost you 5,10€.