What to do · Vall de Boí
Guided Snowshoeing from Aigüestortes to the Estany Llong
Information
- From
- €47 per person, excluding taxi and snowshoes
- Duration
- 7 h 45
- Distance
- 12 km
- Season
- 31 January, 20 February and 13 March 2027
- Who it's for
- Beginners, used to walking five hours
A day outing on snowshoes through the Boí side of the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, with a qualified Rutes Pirineus guide. The park's 4x4 taxi drops you at the Planell d'Aigüestortes, and from there you walk on snow across the Aiguadassi meadows to the estany Llong, which in the depths of winter is usually frozen and covered.
From the Boí square to the Planell by taxi
You meet at 9:15 in Boí, in the car park below the church of Sant Joan, next to the taxi office. The ride to the Planell information hut takes about half an hour and there is no other way up in snow: the 4x4 taxi to Aigüestortes is paid separately, directly to the driver, €15 for adults, €13 for retired people and €9.50 for children.
Aiguadassi, the Centraleta and the estany Llong
First is the Sant Esperit viewpoint, over the vall de Sant Nicolau. Then the path crosses the Planell Gran and the Aiguadassi meadows, passes the Centraleta refuge and continues to the Estany Llong refuge, with a final slope up to the lake, at about 2,000 metres. The return goes down through the forest to the Pi de Peixerani and back to the Planell to catch the taxi. There is a stop for lunch on the way. The guide may change the route depending on the weather and the state of the snow.
It is 12 km with 275 m of climbing and the same of descent: about four hours and three quarters walking, eight hours with stops and taxis. You are back in Boí at around 17:00. Technically it is easy, designed for those trying snowshoes for the first time, but the terrain is high mountain and you need to be able to walk for five hours. The minimum age is 9 years.
€47.90 for the guide and the picnic on your back
The guide costs €47.90 per person, VAT included, with planning, monitoring of weather and snow and accident insurance. Snowshoes and poles are hired for €9.90. Groups are four to ten people; if four are not reached, they refund the money. The booking is only confirmed when you pay, by transfer or card.
Food and water are your own responsibility: a litre and a half at least and some picnic. You need waterproof mid- or high-ankle mountain boots, breathable warm clothing, gloves, hat and neck gaiter, sunglasses and sun cream, and a rucksack with straps for hanging the snowshoes. Rutes Pirineus may leave out anyone who arrives without the essential equipment.
31 January, 20 February and 13 March
The listing publishes three outings: Sunday 31 January, Saturday 20 February and Saturday 13 March 2027. For another day, they run private outings with a quote, and for groups of seven or more they also ask for a separate quote.
Tips
- Give your size if it is unusual If you hire snowshoes and your shoe size is below 35 or above 47, or you weigh more than 120 kg, note it on the booking.
- Sleep close to the square With the meeting at 9:15, the Hotel Pey, in the same square in Boí, saves you the early start from Lleida.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience for the estany Llong outing?
No: it is an introductory outing, but it is almost five hours of walking in the high mountains.
Why the taxi?
In snow you cannot drive a private car up to the Planell: the park taxi is the access.
What happens if there is no snow?
Rutes Pirineus only runs it on snowshoes if at least 40% of the route is on snow; otherwise it proposes another similar outing or cancels it two days ahead.
Is the taxi included?
No. It is paid to the driver: €15 for adults, €13 for retired people and €9.50 for children.
Do I have to bring lunch?
Yes. There is a lunch stop on the route and everyone brings their own picnic and at least 1.5 litres of water.
With teenagers
Who runs it
- Rutes PirineusAigüestortes, Aiguadassi and Estany Llong on snowshoes Visit their website
