Hiking Day: Virgen Blanca Refuge to Viados Refuge (Circular)
Departure time: 8:30
From: La Casita de Cloe, San Juan de Plan
Description: The S-8 trail of the Posets-Maladeta Natural Park begins at the Virgen Blanca campsite. From this point, follow the white and red markers of the GR 11 trail, which ascends to the Viadós refuge.
Behind the refuge, take the path that quickly gains elevation and heads toward Bachimala. After a while, it connects with a track that initially maintains altitude and leads to the plains of Tabernés, where the free shelter (1,740 m) is located. Descend toward this cabin and cross the bridge over the Zinqueta de la Pez river, where the trail joins the PR-HU 114, which descends along the right side of the valley, parallel to the river, eventually returning to the Virgen Blanca campsite.
Itinerary
- 8:30: Departure towards Virgen Blanca Refuge
- Driving time: approx. 25 min
- Via forest track from San Juan de Plan (high-clearance or 4x4 vehicle recommended).
- 9:00: Start of the Circular Route
- Circular hike passing by:
- Virgen Blanca Refuge (1,635 m)
- Collado de la Señal de Viados (2,379 m)
- Viados Refuge (1,760 m)
- Return to Virgen Blanca
- Total duration: 5-6 h
- Elevation gain/loss: +750 m / -750 m
- Difficulty: Moderate
- 15:00: End of the hike and return to San Juan de Plan
- 16:00: Rest at La Casita de Cloe
- Shower and relax at the house
- 19:30: Dinner at a Restaurant
- Recommended options:
- Casa Anita Restaurant (San Juan de Plan)
- La Capilleta Restaurant (Plan)
- Advance booking recommended.
- 22:00: Return to La Casita de Cloe
Route Map
You can view and download the detailed route map at the following link:
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Summary
- Hiking: Circular Virgen Blanca – Viados
- Duration: 5-6 h
- Level: Moderate
- Dinner: Casa Anita or La Capilleta
- Return time: 22:00 h at La Casita de Cloe