Circuit of Estanys de Ransol

A delightful round into a remote set of mountain fastnesses with extensive views back across to the Pessons range.

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The grade of this walk is S/B, which means
S – Strenuous: More than 600 metres ascent and/or more than 15km in length with steep, loose or heavily vegetated sections.
B – Less than half the route on rough ground.

Nearest town	El Tarter
Directions to start
Start point (Lat/Long)	42.612100, 1.637894 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab)
Length (km)	8.00
Ascent (metres)	610
Walking time (hours)	3
Total time (hours)	5
Recommendations or Restrictions	Entering Andorra from the S (in Spain) proceed up along the CG1 to Andorra la Vella and then the CG2 signed towards France. Continue through Encamp and then find a turn on the LHS at a roundabout just before El Tarter signed to Ransol. Continue ahead to park in the turning circle or on the side of the road. Avoid parking on yellow lines.