Advanced Trekking Molieres

From the Conangles Refuge the trail begins with a steady climb through a deep belt of beech forest, where pale trunks rise closely together and the ground is carpeted with moss and fallen leaves. The environment here feels enclosed and cool, with glimpses of the upper valley appearing only occasionally between the trees. As the path rises, the woodland gradually loosens, revealing open pockets of meadow alive with summer flowers and views toward the darker ridges that frame the head of the Mullères valley.

Above the last pines the landscape becomes increasingly mineral, and the trail follows a series of rocky shelves leading into the high basin beneath Pico Mulleres. Here the terrain is dominated by fractured slabs, angular towers, and long slopes of scree. Along the way the route passes several striking mountain lakes: the deep Estanhots de Mullères, the larger Estanhon des Pois, and finally the small Ivon Rodó de l’Escaleta set below sharp spires of rock. Each tarn sits in a stark cirque of boulder fields, their still water reflecting the surrounding cliffs. A final push brings you to a windswept saddle where the views broaden dramatically.

The descent into Artiga de Lin follows gentler ground, dropping across grassier slopes and scattered stones as the valley widens below. As altitude decreases, the path re-enters forest, this time brighter and more varied, with clear streams running beside it. Emerging from the trees, the trail crosses open pastures and leads directly to the buildings and meadows surrounding the Artiga de Lin Refuge.

The route begins at Refugio Artiga de Lin and follows the access track across the open meadow surrounding the building. The trail heads toward the forest edge, staying on a clear gravel path before turning onto a narrower footpath that enters the trees. As soon as the route enters the forest, the environment becomes noticeably shaded, with dense vegetation on both sides of the path. The trail descends gradually here, following a natural line through the woodland while maintaining a consistent direction.

After leaving the thicker trees, the landscape opens up into a long, shallow valley. The ground is a mixture of grass, scattered rocks and low shrubs. The route stays on a steady traverse above the valley floor, crossing gentle slopes and small drainage channels. This section offers continuous forward visibility, with the path running in a straight line for extended stretches before shifting direction slightly as it approaches a broader plateau.

Further along, the trail reaches an area where the valley widens and the terrain becomes flatter. Small ponds, marshy patches and braided water channels appear in the central part of the basin. The path remains well-defined along the right-hand side, avoiding the wet ground and continuing across firmer terrain. Occasional clusters of trees and rocky outcrops break up the otherwise open landscape.

Past the plateau, the route steadily approaches the transition zone toward Vado-Hospital. The terrain becomes rockier again, with the path running above a series of small ridges and slopes. The trail stays clear while it crosses these sections, alternating between short rises and level traverses. As you draw closer to the end of the stage, the valley narrows slightly and the track begins a final, gentle descent.

In the last stretch, the route joins a wider gravel road that leads directly back to the Vado-Hospital area. The surroundings here are more open, with grass fields and scattered trees flanking the road. The trail follows this access road until it reaches the bus stop, which marks the end point of the trek.