The best walks and hikes around Lles De Cerdanya

One of the most magical places in the eastern Pyrenees, surrounded by alpine meadows, fir trees, and the two lakes that give it its name. At almost 2,350 meters above sea level, the refuge offers food, accommodation, and postcard-perfect views. It's a gateway to the Perafita pass and the cross-border routes with Andorra. By mountain bike, the climb from Cap del Rec is demanding but spectacular: a wide track, rocky sections, and sustained gradients. The best approach is to take it easy, maintain a steady cadence, and savor the final reward: the reflection of the mountains in the lakes, with the sound of the wind and cows as your only companions.

A free mountain refuge nestled among black pine forests and high meadows, with sweeping views of the Segre Valley. It's a peaceful spot, ideal for sheltering from the wind or taking a break on routes that connect to Cap del Rec or Tossa Plana. The surroundings retain the pure silence of the upper Cerdanya region. By mountain bike, the final approach is via a stony track with a slight incline; it's advisable to lower the saddle and maintain control on the subsequent descent, as ruts and loose stones can be treacherous if you're riding too fast.

Located at an altitude of 1,960 meters, this refuge is a key point for cyclists and hikers heading towards the Tossa Plana de Lles or the Nordic ski slopes. The refuge combines a mountain atmosphere with comfortable amenities: a bar, a dining room, and a terrace with open views of the Cadí mountain range. It's a good place to stop, have a hot meal, or adjust your bike before continuing the climb. For mountain biking, the track from Lles has an uneven surface and rocky sections; tires with good grip are recommended, as is maintaining a constant cadence, especially on the final bends where the gradient is noticeable.

The views of the northern slope of the Cadí mountain range, although distant, are impressive.

There is a circular route of approximately 6.7 km that will take you from the base of the ski resort to Lake Orri, passing through Pla de las Someres and the Pradell refuge. For much of the itinerary, you will follow the marked snowshoe trails of the Nordic ski resort of Lles de Cerdaña. In winter, it is ideal to start snowshoeing and enjoy the pine forests and high mountain meadows completely covered in snow.

One of the essential climbs in Cerdaña. It is hard, long and beautiful. The views of Cadí, the valley and the mountains are spectacular from Travesseres. It is a MUST without a doubt!! There are 2 alternatives to get there, mainly 2: from Martinet, it is the most direct climb; from Prullans, along a quieter road with some rest sections

The water was a bit cloudy, better to bring a filter if you want to fill canteens.

Rising at an altitude of 2,357 m, the Estanys de la Pera shelter is located on the southern slope of the port of Perafita, next to the Estanys de la Pera. The facility, inaugurated in 1957, is a crossing point for the GR 11.10, one of the variants of the trans-Pyrenean trail par excellence, which connects Cerdanya with the Principality of Andorra. The building follows the same architectural pattern as the Sant Jordi and Serra d'Ensija refuges, with an entrance door for the three facilities. It is an ideal place for hiking in the summer and downhill skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, with mountain profiles that are mostly quite rounded, ideal for practicing 'this mountain discipline. Summer is an ideal time to go there with children, as access is quite quick and easy. SERVICES AT THE SHELTER: - Shower with hot water - Biomass stove - Internet (with usage restrictions) - Blankets - Food and drinks - toilet MATERIAL IN THE ABSENCE OF THE GUARD: 4 seats, 2 mattresses, 1 table, 1 bench, 1 wood stove and firewood. light