The best waterfall hikes and walks in Escaldes-Engordany

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.

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

Path to the waterfall: Nice short route, visually beautiful, mostly through forest, easy level of difficulty. Unfortunately, you can hear the road running parallel on the other side of the river quite loudly. The path ends on a platform above the waterfall. Please note, the outward and return routes are the same; halfway to the waterfall there is a small path that branches off, but it is also a dead end and does not lead down to the water.

About 30 meters down from the viewpoint you can see the river Valira fall into the "Toll Bullidor" ('toll' being Catalan for 'pool' and 'bullidor' for 'boiling'), surrounded by overgrown, green rocks.

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

At an altitude of 2,357 m, the Estanys de la Pera refuge is located on the southern slope of the Perafita pass, next to the Pera lakes. The facility, inaugurated in 1957, is a crossing point for the GR 11.10, one of the variants of the great 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 one entrance for all three facilities. It is an ideal place for hiking in the summer and ski mountaineering and snowshoeing in the winter, with mostly quite rounded mountain profiles, 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 restrictions on use) - Blankets - Food and drinks - Toilet EQUIPMENT IN THE ABSENCE OF THE GUARD: 4 seats, 2 mattresses, 1 table, 1 bench, 1 wood stove and wood for a fire. Light.

Located at 2760 meters of altitude.

Pico de Perfaita, bordering Andorra, at an altitude of 2,756 meters