A fantastic day today. Having seen the Concert for the Sunrise I leave the Cortalets Refuge for The Marialles Refuge not by the normal routes but by the ridge route.
I start my descent from the Crete du Barbet and get my first view of Puig Sec and the ridgeline behind which is partly obscured by mist. This quickly clears.
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| Looking at the Porteille de Valmanya and Puig Sec (2665m) with the Ridge Behind. |
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Ascent and descent of the Puig Sec brings me nearer to the ridge which can now be clearly seen.
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| Puig Del Roc Negre (2714m) and Puig Dels Tres Vents (2731m) |
I miss Puig Del Roc Negre but reach the summit of the Puig Dels Tres Vents which offers great views back towards Pic Canigou.
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| Pic Canigou (2784m) and the Gougs (Lakes) de Cady |
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The next peak is Puig Roja (2742m) and then the Pic Des Sept Hommes (2651m). From this peak I descend down to the plateau Pla Guillem.
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| Pla Guillem |
On the final approach to the Marialles Refuge and a welcome refreshing drink, I discover an old shepherds shelter - dry stone walls and turf roof!
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| Old Shepherds Shelter |
