Itinerary 6. Route of the sanctuary of Núria to the hole of the Funnel

Introduction

On the way to the Puigmal, marmots' territory.

The Núria Sanctuary Route to the hole of the Funnel is a short, but at the same time, demanding proposal that allows us to make an approach to streams and meadows at the foot of the Puigmal.

Accompanied by alert scream of marmots, we will enjoy broad landscapes, the flora and fauna of the scrubland and the alpine meadows, and all this surrounded by the mountains of l'Olla de Núria.

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Typology

Anti-clockwise circular
Difficulty

Easy
Duration

2 hours 5 minutes
Slope

322.00 meters

Distance

3.32 km
Theme

Flora and fauna

Landscaping

Rivers and lakes
Activity

By foot
Rating

Slope graph

Description

On the way to the Puigmal, marmots' territory.

The Núria Sanctuary Route to the hole of the Funnel begins at Núria's sanctuary, initially following the course of the Finestrelles river.

After crossing the river, we will go over the left-hand side of the river until we cross the torrent of the Coma de l'Embut. We will be accompanied by some specimens of black pine, but we can also observe the attractive and at the same time toxic monk's-hood, the yellow gentian, the egg yolk and some orchids.

We continue now upstream through rocky terrain until reaching the hole in the Funnel (forat de l’Embut), the highest point of the route and where we will cross the torrent and change direction.

On our way back, we will follow the Puigmal road, first between meadows and then a beautiful black pine forest. The descent will always be accompanied by a spectacular view of the Olla de Núria, and also views to the lake and sanctuary of Núria.

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