Estanys de Juclar hike (Andorra)
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Estanys de Juclar - by Tristan Thormann on Alltrails
Description
The 12km hike is an out and back trail to Estanys de Juclar (lake) and the Juclar Refuge is situated near the north-eastern border of Andorra with France, in the Incles Valley. There is moderate cumulative ascent of about 600m and the trail culminates at 2300m, making it suitable for inexperienced hikers as long as they have a base level of fitness. The estimated completion time is 3.5-4h depending on pace and duration of breaks.
Access & Transport
The trailhead is along Carretera de la Vall d'Incles, a road branching north from the CG-2 between El Tarter and Soldeu. There is plenty of parking shortly after the intersection and the road is closed off to vehicles in the summer.
Instructions & Recommendations
Make sure to bring proper footwear, some snacks (and possibly a picnic), plenty of water, sun protection and rain/wind coat depending on the weather forecast. Cloudy doesn't mean the UVs won't get to you and the weather changes quickly in the high mountains. Link to the Juclar Refuge: http://www.refugidejuclar.com/
Environmental & Social
Eco-friendly activity. Socially marginally positive as it brings some revenues to the villages in the valley in the summer and the people running the refuge
Conclusion
The hike to the Juclar lake goes through sub-alpine flora up to high mountain scenery with glacial lakes and dominating views over the valley. It is easy to get to the trailhead and it will suit a group of hikers with heterogeneous experience and abilities.
Key positive
Beautiful and varied scenery
Popular trail but not crowded
Key negative
Time consuming to get to the trailhead from most cities in Catalunya/Spain (or France)
Suitability
Suitable for anybody with a decent fitness level (best for children > 10yrs old).
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h
est. visit time:3h 45m
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo