Nuria to queralbs hike
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Nuria to queralbs hike
Hi all:
We have spent time in Nuria on previous visits, but just wondered if anyone has hiked from Nuria down to the village of Queralbs. We are looking for the length of time it took you and difficulty of the trek.
Thanks in advance.
lynn
We have spent time in Nuria on previous visits, but just wondered if anyone has hiked from Nuria down to the village of Queralbs. We are looking for the length of time it took you and difficulty of the trek.
Thanks in advance.
lynn
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Hi lynn,
I' m topping for you in hopes of a personal testimonial for both of us. We'll be in Nuria again and would also like to try the hike down.
Here's what my Berlitz Pyrenees guide says:
"It's very exciting to hike back to Queralbs through the gorge along the route of the railway. A longer and even more spectacular itinerary, which will make a full day out lies through the truly magical Freser gorge. Walk isn't technically difficult but you should aim to leave Nuria mid-morning to be back at Querabls before dark. The Editorial Alpina 1:25,000Puigmal/Nuria map is recommended."
My Lonely Planet says that the track for the 1st route, the one that parallels the train is "ok by hikers' standards but isn't a Sun. afternoon stroll for the seriously unfit." 6 km.
The Rough Guide/Pyrennes says:
"A return to Queralbs on foot along the river gorge is perhaps the most popular hike out of Nuria. The GR11 threads the gorge on a high-quality, well-marked path, but you'll still need good, over the ankle shoes and a water bottle (few potable torrents). You'll need 2-2/12 hrs. descending, depending on load and stops, The trail generally adopts the opposite side of the gorge to the train tracks, giving you the opportunity to watch the little train at work. A more challenging, 6 hr descent, gives you the best of both gorges".
If we decide to walk, we'll definitely try the "along the cremallera train" path rather than the second one! As I recall, the path was fairly busy in July and didn't look difficult at all.
Have a wonderful time in this beautiful part of Catalunya!
I' m topping for you in hopes of a personal testimonial for both of us. We'll be in Nuria again and would also like to try the hike down.
Here's what my Berlitz Pyrenees guide says:
"It's very exciting to hike back to Queralbs through the gorge along the route of the railway. A longer and even more spectacular itinerary, which will make a full day out lies through the truly magical Freser gorge. Walk isn't technically difficult but you should aim to leave Nuria mid-morning to be back at Querabls before dark. The Editorial Alpina 1:25,000Puigmal/Nuria map is recommended."
My Lonely Planet says that the track for the 1st route, the one that parallels the train is "ok by hikers' standards but isn't a Sun. afternoon stroll for the seriously unfit." 6 km.
The Rough Guide/Pyrennes says:
"A return to Queralbs on foot along the river gorge is perhaps the most popular hike out of Nuria. The GR11 threads the gorge on a high-quality, well-marked path, but you'll still need good, over the ankle shoes and a water bottle (few potable torrents). You'll need 2-2/12 hrs. descending, depending on load and stops, The trail generally adopts the opposite side of the gorge to the train tracks, giving you the opportunity to watch the little train at work. A more challenging, 6 hr descent, gives you the best of both gorges".
If we decide to walk, we'll definitely try the "along the cremallera train" path rather than the second one! As I recall, the path was fairly busy in July and didn't look difficult at all.
Have a wonderful time in this beautiful part of Catalunya!
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thanks Maribel,
I knew from previous posts that you had been to the area as well.
We saw many people walking the paths as we sat in the "cremallera" and are definitely going to try it this year.
Hope we get more answers to our enquiry.
Have fun on your time there as well!
regards,
Lynn
I knew from previous posts that you had been to the area as well.
We saw many people walking the paths as we sat in the "cremallera" and are definitely going to try it this year.
Hope we get more answers to our enquiry.
Have fun on your time there as well!
regards,
Lynn
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We did the walk today. Absolutely beautiful.
My wife wore flip flops, I wore sandals and my daughter was barefoot. It took us nearly 4 hours including a short stop for a swim in the river on the way down, and my legs ache now but I wouldn't have missed it for anything. Alpine flowers, stunning mountain views, we were lucky with the weather which wasn't too hot, nor raining, though there are a couple of shelters on the way down.
Nick
My wife wore flip flops, I wore sandals and my daughter was barefoot. It took us nearly 4 hours including a short stop for a swim in the river on the way down, and my legs ache now but I wouldn't have missed it for anything. Alpine flowers, stunning mountain views, we were lucky with the weather which wasn't too hot, nor raining, though there are a couple of shelters on the way down.
Nick
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