Pleta del Prat, snowy Tavascan setting
Two days of winter snowshoeing routes in Tavascan
Start the year walking through snowy forests, frozen lakes and silent mountains. Taking advantage of the first days of January, we invite you into the Alt Pirineu Natural Park to explore the Pleta del Prat on snowshoes, combining physical activity, interpretation of the land and basic notions of orientation and safety in winter terrain. Some prior snowshoeing experience is recommended, although good fitness can make up for a lack of it.
🏔 ENRITERRA logistical support
Guiding by a TD2 mid-mountain guide and full logistical support. For the night between the two routes we’ll help you find accommodation in Tavascan — we’ll give you all the details once you confirm your interest.
🚗 ENRITERRA will also help coordinate car logistics so we can share rides and arrive together in as few vehicles as possible: saving effort and money, and polluting less.
What makes this route special
- The first steps of the year in the snow, deep in the Alt Pirineu Natural Park.
- The Pleta del Prat setting, one of the most spectacular winter landscapes of the Catalan Pyrenees.
- Interpretation of the environment: formation of glacial lakes, wildlife tracks, orientation and safety in winter terrain.
- Option to extend the second day to Pic de la Coma del Forn (2,685 m), conditions permitting.
- Small group (maximum 8 participants) to look after safety and attention to each person.
Technical sheet
| Dates | 5 and 6 January 2027 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Start and finish | Pleta del Prat |
| Route type | Out-and-back (each stage) |
| Difficulty | Moderate You’ll need good physical fitness and experience on routes with a distance and elevation gain similar to those on this trek. |
| Meeting point | Pleta del Prat |
To prioritise safety, the maximum number of participants will be 8: to adjust the pace to each person and make decisions calmly if conditions change.
Day by day
Day 1 — Trencacalders
We meet early in the morning at Pleta del Prat: introductions, gear check and briefing for the two days. The first day lets us gradually get used to snowshoe technique, through black pine forests and wide snowy slopes to the Trencacalders area, a natural balcony over the Cardós valley.
Day 2 — Estanys de Mascarida and del Diable
From Tavascan we drive our own vehicles to Pleta del Prat, the starting point. The goal is to reach the Estanys de Mascarida and del Diable, a glacial landscape surrounded by peaks around 2,700 metres.
Conditions permitting, we’ll extend the route to Pic de la Coma del Forn (2,685 m) —8.8 km · +960 m / −960 m, high difficulty— one of the most emblematic snowshoe ascents in the area. Safety will always be the main criterion.
Route map
Gear needed
- Snowshoes (we can help arrange rental in Tavascan if you don’t have any)
- Trekking poles, preferably telescopic with snow baskets
- Waterproof, warm, high-cut mountain boots
- Gaiters, to keep snow out
- Layered technical clothing: base layer, mid layer (fleece or down) and waterproof/windproof outer shell
- Gloves (we recommend two pairs: thin liners and thicker winter gloves)
- Hat and buff or neck gaiter
- Sunglasses with good UV protection
- High-protection sunscreen and lip balm
- 20-30 L backpack
- Water (minimum 1.5-2 L) and energy food for the whole day
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Winter safety gear (optional): avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe (we can help arrange rental if you don’t have any)
A few days before the activity you’ll receive a complete guide with all the recommended gear, adjusted to the weather forecast at the time.
Price
Payment is formalised with a 30% deposit when confirming the booking (non-refundable, per our Cancellation Policy) and the rest before the activity.
- Pre-book with no payment (2 minutes)
- We check your level and confirm your place as soon as possible
- You pay a €100 deposit to secure your place; the rest, 30 days before departure
✅ Included
- Guiding for both days by a TD2 Mid-Mountain Guide
- Full planning and coordination of the activity
- Interpretation of the land throughout the route
- Personalised advice before the activity
- Logistical support arranging accommodation
- Liability insurance
- Accident insurance
❌ Not included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Transport to Tavascan or travel during the activity
- Rental of snowshoes, poles or safety gear (avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe) — not included, but we can help arrange rental in Tavascan
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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.