The Estanys de la Pera Refuge (2,357 m), in the Cerdanya region, is the perfect starting point for a full-moon snowshoeing trip. A low-elevation-gain route across a pristine blanket of snow and ice, in one of the most beautiful settings in the Catalan Pyrenees. Along the way we'll learn fascinating facts about the local flora and fauna, always with the utmost respect for nature, and back at the refuge hot drinks and food will be waiting to help us recharge before settling in for the night. The next day, weather and terrain permitting, there's an optional ascent of Pic de la Colilla (2,836 m). Itinerary: Aransa Nordic Ski Station – Estanys de la Pera Refuge – Estanys de la Pera – Refuge – Car park. Elevation gain: 476 m to the refuge; a further 100–200 m on the night walk. Day 1: Ascent to the Estanys de la Pera Refuge; after dinner, a moonlit walk around the refuge. Day 2: Optional ascent of Pic de la Colilla (2,836 m), weather and terrain permitting. Return to the refuge and the Arànser ski resort.
