On foot

Canal Pigolo

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Starting point: Estany de Gento via Canal of Pigolo

End point: Water chamber of the lake

Distance: 8 km

Eslevation gain: 425 m

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The route

Let’s discover the spectacular headwaters of the Vall Fosca by hiking to Estany de Gento via the traditional path of the Canal de Pigolo. The canal runs alongside the Sallente Reservoir and has snow until well into the spring. This is a digitally interpreted route accessible through the Geopark’s interactive map.

What not to miss along the route

  1. Vall Fosca cable car
  2. Glacial cirques:The glacial cirques in the area are amphitheater-shaped valleys, formed by the erosion of glaciers that occupied this landscape during the last million years. These formations highlight the power of glaciers in shaping the land over time.
  3. Parc Nacional d’Aigüestortes i estany de Sant Maurici
  4. Refugi de Colomina: Located on the shore of Estany de Colomina, this spot was once home to Swiss engineer Keller, who oversaw the hydroelectric project in the area. Today, it is an idyllic location for hikers.
  5. The oldest rocks: The color contrast in the landscape shows the contact between dark rocks, 500 million years old, and light-colored granites.

Més informació

You can find this route on page number 42-44
of the Geoparc Orígens tourist guide.

Warnings

  • The distance is round trip.