Pujada a Puig Cerverís del coll de Meianell. Parc Natural de les Capçaleres del Ter i el Freser.
Pujada a Puig Cerverís del coll de Meianell. Parc Natural de les Capçaleres del Ter i el Freser.
Pujada a Puig Cerverís del coll de Meianell
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Itinerary 13: Climb to PUIG CERVERÍS FROM COLL DE MEIANELL

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23/09/2019
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Introduction

Small watchtower of the Natural Park

This route, despite being short and easy to do, offers extraordinary views of Núria's Valley and the northern slope of the Cavallera mountain range. We will experience alpine meadows, "stained" by small black pine forests and a lot of flora during our tour.

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  • Typology
    Anti-clockwise circular
  • Difficulty
    Easy
  • Duration
    2 hours 20 minutes
  • Slope
    230.00 meters
  • Distance
    3.80 km
  • Theme
    Landscaping
  • Activity
    By foot
    By bike
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Coll Meianell al Puig Cerverís

Description

Small watchtower of the Natural Park

The start of the route is at Coll de Meianell where we leave our cars. Access to the road that goes from Tregurà to Ribesaltes, the Fontlletera Path. We climb from Ribesaltes, the track is recommended for 4x4, but normal cars, with great care, can access it too.
From the Meianell pass, where we parked, we will see the altitudinal limit of the black pine forest. We can see, as if it were with leaflets, where the forest ends and the alpine meadow begins. We pave the way along a metal barrier and we only have to follow the track and enjoy the landscape.
We start surrounded by tall meadows, used to feed mares and cows. Little by little we will observe more and more flora (especially during the spring and summer), and already start the slope of the Puig Cerverís we will see over us, stains of small black pine forests. Very small and scattered trees indicate the harsh climatic conditions that we can find in this area.
Arriving at the Placondal of the Serra de la Canya, we turn left along a vertical side until reaching the summit of Puig Cerverís at 2,206m. From here we have to the north the southern part of Núria's valley, with Totlomón's rocks; the Puigmal, and the towns of Serrat and Queralbs to the northwest. To the southeast we will see the Sierra Cavallera in the foreground, with the Taga standing out as the highest peak.

We can enjoy a good time with the views and, quite probably, birds that will fly over us like vultures, cornets, kestrels and, if we are lucky, some golden eagle or bearded vulture. We begin the descent, without hastle, admiring the landscape that surrounds us. Continuing the sheperd path we will arrive again at Coll Dalt de Meianell.

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Tips

PATH

Route recommended to do from spring to autumn.
The route has a linear part and a circular part.
 

WATER

There are no water points / fountains
 

CAUTION

We start at the beginning from Ribesaltes. The track is recommended for 4x4, but normal cars, with great care, can access it too.
Recommended for the whole family, not when there is snow.
Do not eat anything from the field without having previously washed it.
In snowy weather, extreme precautions.
Ask inhabitants of the town for the state of the track before starting it with your car.
Respect cattle.
If you bring a dog, you need to tie him/her up.

WEATHER

Check the weather forecast before accessing the mountain.
Wear suitable clothing according to the weather and the time of year that you take the route.
During winter you must be well equipped.
Being high mountain, weather can change rapidly at times, you have to be well prepared.
 

EQUIPMENT

Solar protection
Comfortable footwear and clothing.
Trecking sticks.
Guide to identify flora and fauna of the high mountains.
Binoculars, if you like to observe wildlife.
Camera.
 

OTHER EQUIPMENTS

Pla d'Erola Refuge

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What to see in: Itinerary 13: Climb to PUIG CERVERÍS FROM COLL DE MEIANELL

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DALT DE MEIANELL PASS

Point of interest
Wildlife
Landscapes
23/09/2019
We are located at 1967m. A great poster shows as the pass.
To take our path we must walk through a barrier flanked by two yellow signs (the only signals on the way). From here...

Flora

Point of interest
Flora
23/09/2019
The typical hillside of Puig Cerverís is a typical alpine meadow, there are insects of all kinds constantly flying over the area looking for flowers such as Shepherd's Carnation...

FARMER POINT

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Environment
23/09/2019
Many of these meadows are used throughout the eastern Pyrenees for cattle to feed, especially beef and equine. Large extensions and ease of access make these points a great ally of...

BLACK PINE AND JUNIPER

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Flora
23/09/2019
On the southern slope, we can see small black pine (Pinus uncinata) (foto) and juniper bushes (Juniperus communis). They tell us that this habitat is very hard.
During the...

VIEWS TO NÚRIA'S VALLEY

Point of interest
Landscapes
23/09/2019
We are located at the Placondal de la Serra de la Canya, an extensive and flat hill that separates the Puig Rodonell (2159 m) and Puig de les Graves (2219 m), located in the north...

PUIG CERVERÍS PEAK

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Landscapes
23/09/2019
Puig Cerverís (2206 m) is an iconic watchtower of Ripollès, located south of the Balandrau. It is a peak that is next to the forest track that joins Tregurà with Pardines.
The...

Vultures

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Wildlife
23/09/2019
This route, because of the great views it offers, and because of the height at which we are, is a very good place for bird watching.
One of the most common we can find is the...
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