Ascent to the Respomuso refuge from the car park of the Sarra reservoir, located 4 km from the town of Sallent de Gállego in the Tena Valley.
Sarra resevoir
We start our route from the Sarra car park, an idyllic place to spend the night if you have a van, with tables and shade around a reservoir in a spectacular setting surrounded by mountains. There is a bar-restaurant, Asador La Sarra, which is open at weekends and in summer every day, specialising in grilled meats.
Sarra reservoir
Sarra reservoir
Follow the GR11 signs towards the refuge. The path enters a spectacular beech forest with several waterfalls.
Path
Landscape
Waterfall
We arrive at a crossroads indicating the ascent to the Arriel peak, not to the lakes, which is important.
Crossroads
We continue to the Paso del Onso, a somewhat narrow pass with a waterfall that wets you as you pass.
Waterfall
We continue on until we reach a waterfall that crosses the entire path coming from the Arriel lakes (be careful with the flow). You have to cross the stones as there is no bridge, but it is easy.
Path
A little further on it warns us of the detour to the Ibones de Arriel (and ascent to Balaitús via the Gran Diagonal), which was initially the objective of our route but due to the gusts of more than 85 km/hour that we have we have given up and we will climb up to the refuge.
Path
Path
We continue and the gorge opens up until we reach a chapel and the dam of the Respomuso lake.
Respomuso lake
The views of the refuge, the Gran Facha and the cirque are spectacular.
Respomuso refuge
We approached the refuge and had a beer, a beautiful place and very friendly people.
Bench
After going around the lake we return along the same path back to La Sarra.
Way back
Way back
Sallent de Gállego Lanuza reservoir, Pirineos Sur festival is held in July and August. In Sallent you can find all services, from supermarkets to mountain shops and equipment rental. It is said to be the most densely populated town in Spain, you will have to come and check it out, we can vouch for it.
Sallent de Gállego
Where to stay
La Sarra car park for vans and motorhomes.
Route: outward and return on the same road
Distance: 18 km
Difference in altitude: 900 metres
Route not advisable with a lot of snow due to the likelihood of avalanches, always check the status at the refuge.
We recommend you to follow this wikiloc link.
Whoever uses and follows all or part of this track and its additional information, assumes full responsibility for the risks inherent in the practice of the activity, this information is for guidance only.
La Sarra
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