2-day ski tour to Refugio Saboredo in Val d’Aran

Come with Jon, an UIAGM/IFMGA- certified mountain guide, on this 2-day ski tour to Refugio Saboredo in the beautiful Spanish valley of Val d'Aran!

Pyrénées

2 Days

Jan - Mar, Dec

High

Intermediate

Description

Join me on this 2-day ski tour to Refugio Saboredo in the amazing ski resort of Val d’Aran!

Located in the region of Catalonia in northern Spain, Val d’Aran is famous for its excellent powder and breathtaking views. My invitation is for you to join me on this two-day skiing journey through the Gerber and Saboredo Valleys.

We will start our adventure by meeting in the beautiful mountain village of Salardú, and from there we will direct ourselves to the Bonaigua Port. I will be happy to safely guide you through the Gerber and Saboredo Valleys and we may even ascend the great Puig de Gerber (2744 meters)!

At the end of our first day of skiing, participants will spend the night at the Saboredo mountain hut, where they will enjoy an exquisite meal made with organic products from the area.

Keep in mind that this ski program may be altered according to weather conditions or participants’ wishes. You will find a detailed itinerary below!

Suitable for intermediate skiers, if you are ready for this amazing trip in the Pyrenees, request to book this trip!

If you are looking for a different ski adventure in the Pyrenees, you can also join me on this 2-day freeride skiing in Baqueira Beret, Spain.

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Dinner

Itinerary

Day 0: Meeting in Vielha

Meeting in Vielha and collection of the material.

20 hours to The Secret shop
Spot.

Day 1: Meeting point in Salardú

Meeting at the parking lot of Salardú at 8:30.

Check out personal equipment and we will direct ourselves to the Bonaigua to the parking lot of La Peulla (30min).

9h30 ‘we go to Gerber Valley, cross the lake with the same name and go to the hill of Saboredo or the Estanh Gelat from where we will descend to the refuge.

We can ascend to Puig de Gerber (2744 mt)

Hours: 5-6 hours from the parking.

Total difference in altitude: + 800m, -400m

Day 2: Last day!

Different possibilities depending on the group’s wishes, we will begin ascending the Tuc Gran of Sendrosa (2703 mt) and from here we can descend directly through the Tredos Valley to the parking lot where the taxi will pick us up (4-5 hours).

Another option will be to descend to the pass and continue along the peaks of Pishader, Petit Sendrosa, Cap dera Aubeta and descent through the Ruda valley (harder and depends on conditions, +1000, -1500m., 8 hours)

Details

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Necessary material:

Complete ski touring equipment, blades ..
Backpack (about 30-40L), with straps carry the skis.
Thermal underwear.
Second layer of coat, ... (fine forrillo, fleece, fiber jacket, ...)
Goretex jacket and trousers or similar.
Cap, gloves (two pairs) and glasses, also goggles.
Food to snack during the march, in the shelters they will only give us breakfasts and dinners. (nuts, dried fruit, bars, chocolate, cookies, good sausage ... think about the weight of the food we will take during the trip.) You can buy food in the shelters if you want.
Sack sheet if you want, in the shelters there are blankets.
Sun cream, lip balm.
Neceser, only with the essential.
Cash.
Federated card in case you have it.

Meeting point

Vielha

About the guide

Jon

Mountain Guide

UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide from Spain

I’m a mountain guide and alpine ski instructor and trainer.

Since many years ago I enjoy transmitting the enthusiasm that I feel for the mountains, in any of the possible mountain disciplines: alpinism, ski, climbing…

I’ve always had a special interest for sports and teaching sports at all levels, from beginners to complex guiding in all kind of mountain terrain.

Languages

English

Certificates

AEGM

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