Access and transport
Access
Take the C-13 to the crossroads of the dam La Torrassa and from there the LV-5004 to the village of Espot.
In summer you can reach the parking at the entrance of the National Park of Aigüestortes and the lake of Sant Maurici (Prats de Pierró) by car. From here one can go on foot as far as l’Estany de Sant Maurici on a well-indicated path (“La ruta de l’isard”, 1 h.) and from Sant Maurici as far as Amitges, continue on a track also well-indicated (1.45h.). You can also use de taxi service (973 624 105) to take you as far as Maurici, l’estany de Ratera, or the refuge itself.
From December 1 until Easter, you can not drive by car to the parking due to the snow and ice that can cover the road. Only taxis and authorized vehicles can go up. Leave the car in Espot.
Public transports
From Lleida or Barcelona by the coaches Alsa as far as the dam of La Torrassa (C-13), between the villages of Escaló and La Guingueta. Here is the turning to Espot (8 Km.). From Espot to the National Park entrance there are 4 Kms.
From the bus stop to Espot and the entrance to the Park, there is no regular public transport service. Therefore, if a taxi has not been arranged, it will be necessary to make these stretches of road on foot or in auto-stop.
Parc Bus from 21/6 to 30/9
The Bus del Parc connects in summer Espot with the Val d’Aran, Boí and La Pobla de Segur. The service is also carried out by the Alsa company.
Espot taxis
- 973 624 105
- Espot taxis website
Alsa bus