Legendary, iconic, unmistakable: Pedraforca
Pedraforca, one of Catalonia’s most iconic mountains
Pedraforca is one of Catalonia’s most emblematic mountains and a true symbol of Catalan hiking. Its silhouette, with two summits separated by the Enforcadura saddle, has made it one of the most recognisable mountains in the country.
But it’s not just a beautiful mountain: it has a unique geology, legends, hiking history, climbing, mining, livestock farming and natural heritage. Come and discover it with us.
Our route starts at the Mirador de Gresolet and, via the Coll del Verdet, heads for the Pollegó Superior (2,506 m), the summit of Pedraforca.
🏔 ENRITERRA logistics support
TD2 qualified mid-mountain guide and logistics coordination for the whole day.
🚗 ENRITERRA will also help coordinate car-sharing so we can travel together with as few cars as possible: less effort, lower costs and less pollution.
What makes this route special
- The summit of Pedraforca, the Pollegó Superior (2,506 m), with views over the Cadí, the Berguedà and much of the Pyrenees.
- The ascent via the Coll del Verdet, the classic north-face route, with easy scrambling sections.
- The Enforcadura, the fork between the two summits that gives the mountain its shape and name.
- Geology, legends and Catalan hiking history explained along the way.
- Circular route from the Mirador de Gresolet, in the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park.
Route details
| Date | Sunday, 13 June 2027 |
| Start and finish | Mirador de Gresolet car park (circular route) |
| Distance | ~9 km |
| Elevation gain | +1,150 m / −1,150 m |
| Duration | approx. 5–6 h |
| Route type | Circular · Mirador de Gresolet → Coll del Verdet → Pollegó Superior → Enforcadura → Lluís Estasen hut → Mirador de Gresolet |
| Difficulty | 4/6 · Moderate-Hard You will need good fitness, experience on mountain routes with similar elevation gain and no fear of heights: there are easy scrambling sections and a long, steep descent over stony ground. |
| Meeting point | Mirador de Gresolet car park · 9:00 am |
Group size is adapted to the difficulty, physical demands and safety of this high-mountain day.
The route step by step
1 — Mirador de Gresolet → Coll del Verdet
We set off from the Mirador de Gresolet car park and climb through the forest, at the foot of Pedraforca’s north face, to the Coll del Verdet.
2 — Coll del Verdet → Pollegó Superior (2.506 m)
The most technical part of the day: we follow the ridge with easy scrambling sections, using our hands, to the top of the Pollegó Superior, the highest point of Pedraforca.
3 — The descent via the Enforcadura
Watch out on the descent, which is quite tough. From the Enforcadura we go down the alternative path built a few years ago beside the scree, next to the Pollegó Inferior: the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park asks hikers not to descend the scree to limit erosion, and this waymarked path is safer. Even so, it is a long, steep descent over stony ground that tests legs and knees.
4 — Lluís Estasen hut → Mirador de Gresolet
We pass the Lluís Estasen hut and close the loop back at the Mirador de Gresolet car park.
Route map
What to bring
- High-ankle hiking boots
- 20-30 L backpack with water (at least 2 L) and food for the whole day
- Technical clothing in layers — windproof jacket essential
- Gloves and hat (even in summer)
- Trekking poles recommended
- Sun cream and sunglasses
Closer to the date we will send you a more detailed list, adjusted to the weather forecast.
Price
- Pre-book with no payment (2 minutes)
- We check your level and confirm your place as soon as possible
- You pay for the outing to secure your place
✅ Included
- TD2 qualified mid-mountain guide for the whole day
- Accident insurance
- Logistics support and coordination
❌ Not included
- Transport to the meeting point
- Personal food and drink
📷 Photo gallery
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📝 Pre-book your place (no payment)
So the whole group is comfortable, we check each person’s level before confirming their place. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
If several of you are coming, answer for the least experienced person in the group.