Estany Esblacat from Ordino-Arcalis

A high level (2,300 m) anticlockwise circular walk up to the Estany (lake) Esblacat, then along the valley side before descending to the car park. Spectacular views throughout.

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The grade of this walk is MS/B, which means
MS – Moderately Strenuous: Up to 600 metres ascent and/or no more than 15 km in length with some rough going taken at a reasonable pace.
B – Less than half the route on rough ground

Nearest town	Ordino
Directions to start	From Ordino take the CS 380 (also numbered CG-3) for 15km (22 minutes) to Car park (Cs 380) at lower Ordino Arcalis ski station, near Restaurant Hortell.
Start point (Lat/Long)	42.631580, 1.501100 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab)
Length (km)	6.00
Ascent (metres)	472
Walking time (hours)	2.33
Total time (hours)	3.5
Recommendations or Restrictions	Off season you might not get refreshments at the end of the walk. A short drive down the valley to el Serrat there are good value bars & cafes. The walk is quite high. Allow extra time if you are not used to altitude.