HIGH ROUTE OF THE LOST

CLASSIC

  • 6 stages
  • 93.6 Km
  • +6532m/-6509m
  • Physical Difficulty: High
  • Technical Difficulty: High

The ultimate adventure: the perfect circle linking the two great legends ofthePyrenees, Monte Perdido and Vignemale, in an epic cross-border journey.Cross borders in an experience that unitestwo countries and two National Parksto reconnect with the wildest side of the mountains..

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549,00 €

HIGH ROUTE OF THE LOST

THE CLASSIC

  • 6 stages
  • 93.6 Km
  • +6532m/-6509m
  • Physical Difficulty: High
  • Technical Difficulty: High

ENJOY TO THE FULLEST

THE ROUTE

DAY 1

Place of origin: Bujaruelo Refuge

Arrival at the Bujaruelo Refuge, where we will welcome you, introduce ourselves and have an explanatory talk. At this meeting point we will give you the welcome pack, we will see the details of the route, the conditions of the mountain, and we will teach you how to use the security geolocator device that you will have at your disposal during the whole itinerary. Here you will be able to solve your last minute doubts. And from here begins the fantastic adventure that will take us through some of the most spectacular landscapes of the Pyrenees. All this enlivened with a welcome snack.

DAY 2 / STAGE 1

La Brecha and the Ordesa Canyon

  • 15.9 Km
  • +1626m/-761m

From the Refugio de Bujaruelo to the Refugio de Góriz.

From Bujaruelo we cross the Roman bridge and ascend following the red and white marks that indicate the passage of the GR 11 to the Puerto de Bujaruelo. Here we follow the sign that leads us to the Brecha de Rolando Refuge. From the same Gap we will continue first a little to the right by some blocks to begin the descent along a path marked by milestones that will take us to the Narciso Flats. From here we turn to our left (NE direction) and reach the pass of Millares to continue along the plains of the same name without difficulty to the ref. of Góriz.

DAY 3 / STAGE 2

Collado de Añisclo and Pineta Valley

  • 12.6 Km
  • +625m/-1583m

From the Góriz Refuge to the Pineta Refuge.

We leave Góriz following the GR 11 marks that go up little by little to the Collado Superior de Góriz. At this point we leave the GR 11 that descends to the Añisclo Canyon and take the milestones in a northeasterly direction that lead us through the Faja de las Olas to the Collado de Añisclo, where we also find an area of chains that help us in our progression. To avoid this technical step we can descend to the Fuen Blanca, and then ascend to the Collado de Añisclo. We carefully descend the long and demanding descent from the Collado de Añisclo to the Pineta Refuge.

DAY 4 / STAGE 3

The Monte Perdido Glacier

  • 17.2 Km
  • +1767m/-948m

From Pineta Refuge to Espuguettes Refuge.

From Pineta we follow the National Park signs to the Balcón de Pineta and Lago de Marboré. We continue bordering the lake on the right towards the Brecha and Refugio de Tucarroya. We climb to the gap and from here we descend a steeply sloping channel with many loose rocks that requires us to go down with caution. In case of snow, the difficulty increases and it is essential to use ice axes and crampons. There is also an alternative variant through the Puerto Nuevo de Pineta that avoids this technical step. Once we descend from the Brecha de Tucarroya we head towards the Horquette d'Alans by an uphill path. Descent to the Espuguettes Refuge where we will enjoy unbeatable views.

DAY 5 / STAGE 4

The Cirque de Gavarnie

  • 11.7 Km
  • +385m/-877m

From the Espuguettes Hut to the Grange de Holle Hut.

Departure from the Espuguettes Refuge towards Gavarnie. After a steep descent we will find a sign indicating the path to the Cirque de Gavarnie to the left. We walk along this beautiful forest path that will leave us at the base of the imposing Cirque de Gavarnie. From the Hotellerie du Cirque to Gavarnie is a walk of about an hour. From the village of Gavarnie to the Grange de Holle refuge there is a path that is not easy to find. Follow the signs to the cemetery and after the cemetery take an unmarked path to the right that will lead you to the Grange de Holle refuge.

DAY 6 / STAGE 5

The Great Vignemale

  • 19.6 Km
  • +1557/-897m

From the Grange de Holle hut to the Oulèttes de Gaube hut.

Departure from the Refuge de la Grange de Holle a bit confusing better to ask the guard. We head along a forest road to the Ossoue Valley. We pass in front of the Lourdes Hut, cross the Barrage d'Ossoue and take the ascent that will lead us to the Bayssellance Hut. We continue along the path that goes up to the Horquette d'Ossoue and descends to the Refuge of Oulèttes.

DAY 7 / STAGE 6

The reward

  • 16.6 Km
  • +592/-1443m

From Oulèttes de Gaube hut to Bujaruelo hut.

Departure from Oulèttes towards the Col des Mules. Descent from the pass following the red and white markings of the HRP. Marks that we leave to go to the Ara Valley that after a long and smooth descent will lead us back to the Roman Bridge of Bujaruelo and the refuge.

HIGH ROUTE OF THE LOST

REFUGIOS

REFUGIOS

Bujaruelo Refuge

Guards: José Luis, Rafa and Esther
Rooms:
2, 4, 8 and 20 seats.
Necessary:
Saco or sheet
Includes: Comforters
Bathroom:
With hot water shower
Breakfast:
From 7am
Dinner:
From 8:30 pm
Extra services:
Pic-nic and cafeteria (7h - 22h).

REFUGIOS

Refuge La Grange de Holle

Guards: Amelie and Philippe
Rooms:
Communal
Includes:
Blankets
Bathroom:
With hot water shower
Dinner:
Shifts at 19h in summer.
Extra services:
Pic-nic and bar

ENJOY TO THE FULLEST

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Includes

All of this is included in your adventure:

Total Safety: Garmin device with geolocation and satellite technology. Includes constant professional monitoring by our team. Guaranteed communication with us even without cell service and an SOS button that immediately activates the rescue protocol.

Comfort: Half board at all shelters + Picnics at the Bujaruelo Shelter and in Góriz).

Management: Registration and full reservation of guaranteed places.

Material: Official map of the Alpina route, official T-shirt, and passport for stamping at mountain huts.

Experience: Technical briefing in Bujaruelo, welcome drink at each refuge, and final toast.

Does not include

1. Transfers to/from Bujaruelo (ask us if you need transportation).
2. Personal expenses and tips.
3. Expenses derived from unexpected events, either by third parties or meteorological events (delays, cancellations, floods, landslides, snowfalls, natural disasters, etc.). New: you can take out the flexible cancellation insurance to cover these situations.
4. Any service not specified in the "Included" section.

Rates for 2026

Non-member: €577
Member (*): €549

(*) The federated price includes both FEDME and hut correspondence.

Extra Services

Accident insurance for the whole trip: 30 € per person consult conditions here.
Early cancellation insurance: 50 € per person check conditions here.
Flexible cancellation insurance: 99€ see conditions here.
Rental of Petlz ice axes and crampons: pack (6€ per day) / 1 tool (3€ per day).
Exclusive Ternua T-shirt: 18€

MORE THAN AN EXPERIENCE

More than just walking, you embark on a unique experience that begins long before you take your first step on the mountain.

Safety at every step

You will feel safe thanks to the latest technology in real-time monitoring, which allows us to intervene quickly if something does not go according to plan.

LEARNING AT EVERY STEP

Learn and evolve as a mountaineer with the videos and trainings we offer you, improving your skills to enjoy every mountain adventure to the fullest.

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