Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park

Beautiful; mesmerizing; gorgeous. Do not miss! But watch out for the rain: it could come at any moment 😅🌧️

Aigüestortes is a beautiful high mountain National Park in Catalonia. Dotted with lakes, pinewoods and mountain pastures, craggy peaks, waterfalls, mountain streams; there's always a photo to take and a view to enjoy. Nature enthusiasts may enthuse about the Pyrenean Chamois, Alpine Marmot, Red Squirrel, orchids, butterflies and wild flowers, especially in late spring and early summer. When I visit nowadays it's usually leading a birding group on a Birding In Spain tour. Over the years I've seen most of the birds of the high mountains that are supposed to be here, although some of them can be quite challenging to set eyes on, and I still haven't seen a Rock Ptarmigan. Western Capercaillie are declining but still present; Black Woodpeckers are pretty thin on the ground although I have seen them in two general areas within the park; for Alpine Accentors and Wallcreepers you have to get higher than we usually go on our tours. Even if you don't see those more difficult birds, you still have a good chance with a pretty good selection of mountain birds such as Bearded Vulture, Common Rock Thrush, Ring Ouzel, Alpine Chough, Citril Finch, Crossbill, Water Pipit, White-throated Dipper, Red-backed Shrike, Short-toed Snake Eagle, Egyptian Vulture, Booted Eagle, and others. If you're not one for trekking you have the option of taking one of the 4-wheel taxis which operate from Espot into the park. In Espot itself there is a good selection of hotels and restaurants, plus shops and a National Park visitor centre.

One of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited! The breathtaking views, the magical sound of ice singing on the frozen lake, half-frozen waterfalls, and the enchanting snow make it truly unforgettable. We took a special 4x4 taxi from Espot, and in just 15 minutes, we were right next to the stunning lake of Sant Maurici. Highly recommend this experience!

Absolutely stunning and so refreshing during the heat wave! The taxi system is well organized, and even during high season, it wasn’t too crowded. Plenty of space for everyone to enjoy the peace and quiet. I hope this never becomes a mass tourism destination! Several trails for all levels, well signed. Review by Travel Blog Penguin Trampoline

Beautiful, not crowded, trails are well marked. Mountains, lakes, steams, and it's free to enter or park!

The park is really magnificent with plenty of great views. There are several options for day hikes. In order to reach some of the hikes you need to use a designated taxi service (from Espot), which can be quite expensive.

Beautiful park with exciting views and challenging hiking trails. We are a family of 6 and our youngest is 4 yo, did the trail from the 2nd drop point back to the first. It took us about 2 hours with several rest stops in the middle.

Amazing! View are incredible! There are signs to find a route. A lake, a waterfall, mountains and 4x4 cars to take ppl up and down. In the closet village there are some bars, coffee shops and hotels. One of best places to spend the weekend with a family! To recover your energy levels. 🏞Unforgettable views and emotions!