When the first snow arrives, the desire to enjoy the white blanket drives us to try new experiences. Far from skiing or snowboarding, snowshoes are a more than fun alternative. Its use is very simple (you can find out more here), and you will be able to explore landscapes and places that you could not discover by walking.

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Snowshoes have been the best way to walk on snow for centuries and now more than ever, amateurs and professionals are betting on this leisure activity. You don't need to have exceptional physical condition, but you do need some background. Today we focus on the Lleida Pyrenees. Spectacular! So write down some good routes that you can do through one of the favorite destinations in the entire peninsula to practice this sport with more than 130 km of trails and circuits.

ROUTES TO ENJOY SNOWSHOEING IN THE LLEIDA PYRENEES
1. Routes through the Tavascan Valley

We move to the north-western end of the Lleida Pyrenees. We find the El Alto Pirineo Natural Park (the largest in Catalonia) between high peaks, forests and lakes. One of its most famous routes leaves from the mountain station of Tavascan to reach the summit of Coma del Forn at 2685 meters high. Quite a challenge! Others go up, for example, to Estany del Diablo. However, Pla de Boavi or Estany de Certascan are more than recommended options.

Forests in the Tavascan Valley


This valley is one of the most important in the entire Pyrenees. You have many options to enjoy snowshoeing in this area, different routes, with or without accommodation. Here You have all the options available. What options do you choose?

2. Routes through the Aran Valley

One ​​of its best-known routes is the one that goes from Beret to Montgarri. This route starts from Plat de Beret

until we end up in a town almost lost to the which cannot be accessed by car. Another route is the climb to Llac de Baciver from Orri.

Views of the Aran Valley - Photo by Yurok.es


We will be able to discover some of the most beautiful glacial cirques in the entire Pyrenees, observe the fauna and flora of the area and enjoy an enviable day of adventure. Here you can consult all the modalities that you have to enjoy this great activity.

3. Cerdanya

This region is one of the best known for practicing Snowshoes in the Pyrenees. The route from Aransa for example has to be mandatory. Its route runs through forests along a well-marked route of about 15 km. Another option is the Lles de Cerdanya route, close to the previous one and for the whole family.

Cerdanya - Photo by discoverpyrenees.com


Peaks like Tossa Plana de Lles or lakes like those of La Pera or the plains of Guils, are other of the many attractions for snowshoes. snow in this region of the province of Lleida. Here you can check all the offers and options we have.

These are just some of the many routes and areas to enjoy snowshoeing in the Lleida Pyrenees. Do you know them all?

To finish, you can watch a video that Pedro Mena recorded of his experience last winter in Montgarri.