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Circular by the ponds of Montmalús and Illa by the summit of Pressons — from Grau Roig

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Circular by the ponds of Montmalús and Illa by the summit of Pressons — from Grau Roig

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Circular by the ponds of Montmalús and Illa by the summit of Pressons — from Grau Roig

06:57

17.0km

1,140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

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3.59 km

Coll de Montmalús

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Mountain pass that is above 2600 meters high and that bears the name of the mountain that is very close to it, Pic de Montmalús.

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5.01 km

Located at an altitude of 2,445 meters, it has 10 places. It is an unguarded refuge, which is open all year round, although maintenance is usually done during the summer months (cleaning, firewood, first aid kit...). It is a large and cozy shelter with metal bunks, a bench, a table and a fireplace. There is water a few meters away. No mobile phone coverage.

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8.83 km

Estany de l'Illa

Highlight • Lake

The Estany de l'Illa is located next to the refuge of the same name. The dam was built between 1947 and 1955, a period during which the workers rested in the former unguarded shelter of l'Illa. It took about eight years because, due to the weather conditions, they could only work between spring and autumn.

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10.8 km

Pic dels Pessons

Highlight • Summit

Great tour past the lakes of the Circ des Pessons. The path to the steep pass climb is long, but so entertaining because of the impressive lake landscape in this mountain range. Fantastic panoramic views on the pass or summit. The tour is not difficult, but sure-footedness and experience in high mountains are necessary.

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11.4 km

View of the Pessons Lakes from Collada dels Pessons

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coming from the northeastern GR7, you pass several lakes. The refuge Refugi de I'lla is not far from Mount Pessons and if you are on the way to Andorra la Vella, you will only have to go downhill, I liked it on this mountain up there its peace, since only a few tourists are on the way.

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12.4 km

Estany del Cap dels Pessons

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Lake that is at the foot of Pic dels Pessons and that also offers us, summer and winter, good views of this northern side of the mountain.

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17.0 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.82 km

6.32 km

2.86 km

Surfaces

7.45 km

4.22 km

2.47 km

2.09 km

591 m

173 m

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Trail Reviews

Micky Carbonell

June 28, 2025, Andorra - Montmalús i Pessons des de Grau Roig

This morning I completed a spectacular circular route that gave me dreamy panoramic views. With a demanding 18 km route and a cumulative elevation gain of 1,300 meters, it was an experience as intense as it was rewarding. The path took me through iconic places such as Montmalús Lake, l’Illa Lake, the majestic Pessons Peak and the Pessons chain of lakes, offering me alpine landscapes of great beauty and a deep connection with nature. The only thing was that the final descent through the Pessons Lakes was quite busy, which somewhat broke the feeling of tranquility that had prevailed during the route. An ideal proposition for those looking for physical effort, high mountain environments and landscapes that leave their mark.

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Circular by the ponds of Montmalús and Illa by the summit of Pressons — from Grau Roig

Coll de Montmalús

Estany de Montmalús

Estany de l'Illa

Pic dels Pessons

View of the Pessons Lakes from Collada dels Pessons

Estany del Cap dels Pessons

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