4x4 Taxis to the National Park from Boí

From the Vall de Boí, you go up to the Planell d'Aigüestortes, in the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, on foot, by bicycle or by 4x4 taxi. Those who do not want to walk up from below take the 4x4 taxis of the Associació de Taxis de la Vall de Boí, which leave from the plaça del Treio in Boí, at 1,263 metres, and arrive at the Planell d'Aigüestortes, at 1,800, the starting point of many of the park's excursions.

Hours

According to the Vall de Boí tourism website, the taxis run all year, as long as the weather allows:

• In summer: from 8:00 to 19:00.
• The rest of the year: from 9:00 to 18:00.

In winter the hours are reduced because of the weather and there are days when access is closed by snow. If you go at that time, call 629 205 489 or 973 696 314 beforehand to confirm that there is service that day. The taxis do not need booking: you take them directly in the square.

Prices

The rates published by the valley's tourism website, per person per trip, are:

• Adults: €7.50 one way and €15 return.
• Children: €4.75 and €9.50.
• Over-65s: €6.50 and €13.
• Pets: €5.75 and €11.50.

The website does not specify up to what age the children's rate applies; ask when you buy the ticket.

What to do up there

At the Planell d'Aigüestortes, at 1,800 metres, a circular route adapted for wheelchairs and people with reduced mobility begins, which also works well with small children. Longer routes start from the Planell itself, such as the one that climbs to the estany Llong. In winter, the way to do it is on snowshoes with a guide: see the snowshoe outing to Aigüestortes and the estany Llong, which goes up by taxi from Boí. There are more details of the journey in the entry for the 4x4 taxi to the Planell.

Tips

Bring water, warm clothing and something to eat: in the mountains the weather changes quickly. If you go with a dog, remember that it pays a fare. Before going up, you can visit Sant Joan de Boí, a few steps from the square, and on your return eat at the Restaurant Pey, in the same plaça del Treio, next to the taxi stop. The tourist office, in Barruera, can tell you about the park's routes and the state of the access.