Carros de Foc Trail
STARTING POINT
Espot
FINISH POINT
Espot
DURATION
7 days / 6 nights
SEASON
From July to September
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Hut-to-Hut
PRICE
From 675€/person
- Experience the rugged beauty of the Catalan Pyrenees on a family-friendly hut-to-hut hike
- Traverse a landscape of crystal-clear lakes, lush forests, and towering mountain peaks
- Explore Aigüestortes i Llac de Sant Maurici National Park
- Immerse in the history of the trail, created in 1987 by the guardians of the mountains
- Discover the serene beauty of numerous mountain lakes, including Estany de Mar and Estany de Saburo
- Capture the breathtaking views from El pas de l’Ós and other majestic mountain passes
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
Guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
In the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees, the Carros de Foc trail awaits, offering an immersive experience in the natural splendor of Aigüestortes i Llac de Sant Maurici National Park in a blend of crystal-clear lakes, rugged mountain peaks, lush forests, and abundant wildlife.
Carros de Foc was born in 1987 when the guardians of these nine mountain huts decided to connect their worlds as an inside joke, creating a route that has since drawn adventurers from near and far.
Each step on this journey brings into view awe-inspiring landscapes, from the serene lakes like Estany de Mar and Estany de Saburo to the daunting yet exhilarating passes like El pas de l’Ós.
The trek is not technical and requires no climbing skills, making it accessible to all hikers, even families. Its circular nature and nine huts along the way mean the journey can be tailored to individual fitness levels and preferences.
Each hut, set in spectacular settings amid a land streaked with crystal-clear mountain lakes, offers a cozy bed, food, showers, and sometimes even Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable rest after a day of exploration.
We make sure that every detail is meticulously planned for you. From hut bookings to providing round-the-clock support and GPS navigation, we ensure a seamless experience. Our in-depth digital guidebook delves into the rich tapestry of Carros de Foc, offering insights and stories to enrich your journey.
Due to the high mountainous and relatively wild terrain of the Carros de Foc, luggage transfer is impossible, so you'll need to carry your belongings in a backpack but rest assured, the numerous huts along the route will provide ample food, water, and snacks.
If Carros de Foc calls to you, answer with an adventurous spirit and a heart open to the wonders of the Catalan Pyrenees!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course. We aim to make your decision as easy as possible. Therefore, we crafted several selections targeted at particular groups of hikers – Best for Beginners, Best for Advanced Hikers, Mountain Hikes, Pilgrimages, Classic Treks, etc.
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
Join a Group
Don’t want to hit the trails by yourself? No problem! We’ll find you a group of like-minded hikers and handle all the logistics. Guided by our experienced leader, you'll enjoy a stress-free journey focused on what truly matters – soaking in the trails, meeting new people and making unforgettable memories.
Private Guided Group
Get together a group of your hiking buddies and leave the rest to us! All you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy a tour built around your group’s preferences. With an experienced guide accompanying you every step of the way, you’ll get the most out of your hike without having to stress about the details.
Self-Guided
On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.