📍 Photographic Route Carros de Foc – Refugi d’Estels Edition
📅 September 24–28
🏞️ Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park
🎒 Hiking + Night Photography
✨ A journey under the purest skies of the Pyrenees—with your camera in hand and your soul wide awake.
🏞️ Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park
🎒 Hiking + Night Photography
✨ A journey under the purest skies of the Pyrenees—with your camera in hand and your soul wide awake.
🚀 INTRODUCTION
What if this year, you gifted yourself the sky? 🌠
An experience where each step connects you to the mountains, the light, and yourself.
You’ll hike through glacial lakes, sleep in mountain huts above 2,000m, and enjoy magical nights beneath one of the cleanest skies in Europe.
This is more than a workshop. It’s an inner journey. A path of light.
An experience where each step connects you to the mountains, the light, and yourself.
You’ll hike through glacial lakes, sleep in mountain huts above 2,000m, and enjoy magical nights beneath one of the cleanest skies in Europe.
This is more than a workshop. It’s an inner journey. A path of light.
👣 WHO WE ARE
🧭 Edén Sánchez (@fotografiando_el_eden)
Landscape and astrophotography specialist, known for his technical mastery and evocative style. He’s become a reference in Spanish photography with many awards:
Landscape and astrophotography specialist, known for his technical mastery and evocative style. He’s become a reference in Spanish photography with many awards:
3 consecutive years in the TOP 35 of 35 Awards
2025 “Photopiller of the Day” (June)
2024 “Northern Lights Photographer of the Year” (Capture the Atlas)
2024 Photopiller of the Day: February, July, November, December
2023 Photopiller of the Day: January, February, March, June
🏔️ Angels Gascueña (@guiesdarrel)
Certified mountain guide, expert in the region and official Carros de Foc guide. Founder of Guies d’Arrel, a project focused on inclusive mountain guiding. She ensures group safety, nature connection, and emotional balance.
Certified mountain guide, expert in the region and official Carros de Foc guide. Founder of Guies d’Arrel, a project focused on inclusive mountain guiding. She ensures group safety, nature connection, and emotional balance.
📷 Josep Guasch (@weathersitges)
Photographer and creator of the Refugi d’Estels project, which blends adventure, reflection, and photography to promote the conservation of night skies against light pollution.
Photographer and creator of the Refugi d’Estels project, which blends adventure, reflection, and photography to promote the conservation of night skies against light pollution.
🏞️ LOCATION
A route among lakes, peaks, and stars.
The workshop takes place entirely within the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, a sanctuary of untouched nature, stone trails, and protected dark skies.
The workshop takes place entirely within the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, a sanctuary of untouched nature, stone trails, and protected dark skies.
🌍 One of the few Starlight Reserves in Europe
🎯 Ideal for night photography and stargazing
🎯 Ideal for night photography and stargazing
📆 PROVISIONAL ITINERARY
Inspired by the legendary Carros de Foc trail.
🛌 We’ll sleep in Boí, Refugi Mallafré, Refugi d’Amitges, and Refugi de Colomers.
📸 Night photography every evening + sunrises and sunsets.
🧳 Your large backpack is transported by taxi so you can focus on photography.
(See detailed daily itinerary below)
🛌 We’ll sleep in Boí, Refugi Mallafré, Refugi d’Amitges, and Refugi de Colomers.
📸 Night photography every evening + sunrises and sunsets.
🧳 Your large backpack is transported by taxi so you can focus on photography.
(See detailed daily itinerary below)
💶 PRICE
🔖 From June 1 to August 31: €1,200
🔖 From August 1 until departure: €1,500
🔖 From August 1 until departure: €1,500
📞 INFO & BOOKINGS
Contact via the link in the Contact section or through Instagram:
@weathersitges | @fotografiando_el_eden
Reserve your place with a 🔐 €300 deposit
Limited to 10 participants. First come, first served.
@weathersitges | @fotografiando_el_eden
Reserve your place with a 🔐 €300 deposit
Limited to 10 participants. First come, first served.
✅ INCLUDED
✔️ 4 nights half board (hotel + mountain huts)
✔️ 5 days / 4 nights of hands-on photographic training
✔️ Luggage transport between stages (except one day)
✔️ Certified mountain guide
✔️ Accident insurance
✔️ Access to online training platform
✔️ Taxi transfers up and down Aigüestortes
✔️ 5 days / 4 nights of hands-on photographic training
✔️ Luggage transport between stages (except one day)
✔️ Certified mountain guide
✔️ Accident insurance
✔️ Access to online training platform
✔️ Taxi transfers up and down Aigüestortes
❌ NOT INCLUDED
🚗 Travel to Boí
🥤 Drinks outside menus and lunch picnics
🥤 Drinks outside menus and lunch picnics
🎒 RECOMMENDED GEAR
Mountain Gear:
🎒 25–35L backpack (comfortable and ergonomic)
🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or shoes
🧦 Technical socks (at least 2 pairs)
👖 Light trekking pants
👕 Thermal base layer + extra shirt
🧥 Fleece (2nd layer)
🧊 Primaloft/down jacket (lightweight)
🌧️ Waterproof Gore-Tex style jacket
🧢 Sun hat + 🕶️ sunglasses
🔦 Headlamp with spare batteries
🛏️ Sleeping bag liner + light towel
💧 Water bottle or CamelBak (min. 1L)
💊 Personal first aid kit
☀️ Sunscreen + lip balm
🥢 Telescopic poles (optional but recommended)
🎒 25–35L backpack (comfortable and ergonomic)
🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or shoes
🧦 Technical socks (at least 2 pairs)
👖 Light trekking pants
👕 Thermal base layer + extra shirt
🧥 Fleece (2nd layer)
🧊 Primaloft/down jacket (lightweight)
🌧️ Waterproof Gore-Tex style jacket
🧢 Sun hat + 🕶️ sunglasses
🔦 Headlamp with spare batteries
🛏️ Sleeping bag liner + light towel
💧 Water bottle or CamelBak (min. 1L)
💊 Personal first aid kit
☀️ Sunscreen + lip balm
🥢 Telescopic poles (optional but recommended)
Photography Gear:
📷 DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual controls
🔭 Recommended lenses: bright wide-angle, 24–70mm zoom, and 70–100mm telephoto
🎯 Stable tripod
🎮 Intervalometer or remote shutter
🔋 Spare batteries + 💾 memory cards
🔴 Headlamp with red light to avoid light pollution
📷 DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual controls
🔭 Recommended lenses: bright wide-angle, 24–70mm zoom, and 70–100mm telephoto
🎯 Stable tripod
🎮 Intervalometer or remote shutter
🔋 Spare batteries + 💾 memory cards
🔴 Headlamp with red light to avoid light pollution
💡 Need to complete your gear? You’ll get expert advice and exclusive discounts thanks to our collaboration with Intemperie – Campbase.
🤝 PARTNERS
This project is possible thanks to:
🔭 @photopills – The essential app for planning and capturing stunning landscape and night photography.
🎒 @vanguardworld – High-quality tripods, backpacks, and accessories for demanding photographers.
🧗 @feec_cat – Catalan federation for hiking and mountain sports, promoting nature conservation.
🛒 @intemperie_campbase – Expert mountain and outdoor gear shop with technical advice.
🛰️ @moveshootmove – Innovative gear for compact, portable astrophotography setups.
🔭 @photopills – The essential app for planning and capturing stunning landscape and night photography.
🎒 @vanguardworld – High-quality tripods, backpacks, and accessories for demanding photographers.
🧗 @feec_cat – Catalan federation for hiking and mountain sports, promoting nature conservation.
🛒 @intemperie_campbase – Expert mountain and outdoor gear shop with technical advice.
🛰️ @moveshootmove – Innovative gear for compact, portable astrophotography setups.
🌠 Are you ready to experience the mountains by night—with your eyes and heart wide open?
🌌 ROUTE DESCRIPTION
🔭 DAY 1 – Wed. Sept 24 | Arrival – Training – First Stars
Welcome and night photography at the Sant Quirc de Durro Hermitage
16:00 – Arrival and hotel check-in
17:30 – Group and guide intro, expedition briefing
18:00 – 20:00 – Intro to night photography (techniques, gear, setup)
21:00 – Dinner
22:00 – First night outing at the Romanesque hermitage of Sant Quirc, panoramic views of the valley under dark skies
🧭 Difficulty: Very Easy
📸 Photo Opportunities: Heritage + deep sky + panoramic views
🧭 Difficulty: Very Easy
📸 Photo Opportunities: Heritage + deep sky + panoramic views
🏞️ DAY 2 – Thurs. Sept 25 | Planell d’Aigüestortes – Llac de Sant Maurici (Refugi Mallafré)
First hiking day. High mountain landscapes and lakeside night shoot
07:30 – Breakfast and check-out
08:30 – 4x4 transfer to Planell d’Aigüestortes
09:30 – Hike begins: lush valleys, black pine forests, rivers, boardwalks, scenic viewpoints
🧳 Luggage transported to Refugi Mallafré. Walk with photo daypack only
🚶♂️ Distance: 14 km | 🏔️ Elevation: +548 m / –638 m | 🕓 Est. duration: 6 h
🧳 Luggage transported to Refugi Mallafré. Walk with photo daypack only
🚶♂️ Distance: 14 km | 🏔️ Elevation: +548 m / –638 m | 🕓 Est. duration: 6 h
18:00 – Check-in at Refugi Mallafré, beside Lake Sant Maurici
20:00 – Dinner
21:00 – Night photography at the lake with reflections of Els Encantats
📸 Highlights: forest, waterfalls, lake reflections, starry skies
📸 Highlights: forest, waterfalls, lake reflections, starry skies
🏔️ DAY 3 – Fri. Sept 26 | Refugi Mallafré – Refugi d’Amitges
Ascent among glacial lakes and rock towers
08:30 – Breakfast
09:30 – Hike to Refugi d’Amitges
🧳 No luggage transport: carry your full backpack
🚶♂️ Distance: 6 km | 🏔️ Elevation: +608 m / –163 m | 🕓 Est. duration: 4 h
🧳 No luggage transport: carry your full backpack
🚶♂️ Distance: 6 km | 🏔️ Elevation: +608 m / –163 m | 🕓 Est. duration: 4 h
16:00 – Arrival at Refugi d’Amitges, facing Agulles d’Amitges and mountain lakes
20:00 – Dinner
21:00 – Night shoot with silhouettes and reflections
📸 Highlights: glacial lakes, rock spires, Milky Way over peaks
📸 Highlights: glacial lakes, rock spires, Milky Way over peaks
🌄 DAY 4 – Sat. Sept 27 | Refugi d’Amitges – Refugi de Colomers
Central day: traverse the Circ de Colomers, one of the Pyrenees’ most photogenic spots
07:30 – Sunrise shoot
08:30 – Breakfast
09:30 – Hike to Refugi de Colomers via the stunning Circ de Colomers, a glacial landscape with over 30 lakes
🧳 Luggage transported by taxi—walk with light pack
🚶♂️ Distance: 8.4 km (+1 km if climbing Tuc de Ratera)
🏔️ Elevation: +290 m / –520 m (+200/-200 with summit)
🕓 Est. duration: 6 h
🧳 Luggage transported by taxi—walk with light pack
🚶♂️ Distance: 8.4 km (+1 km if climbing Tuc de Ratera)
🏔️ Elevation: +290 m / –520 m (+200/-200 with summit)
🕓 Est. duration: 6 h
17:00 – Arrival at Refugi de Colomers
20:00 – Dinner
21:00 – Night photography in a surreal setting
📸 Highlights: multi-lake compositions, 360º views, powerful night scenes
📸 Highlights: multi-lake compositions, 360º views, powerful night scenes
⛰️ DAY 5 – Sun. Sept 28 | Refugi de Colomers – Cavallers Dam
Final stage: grand farewell with panoramic descent
07:30 – Sunrise shoot
08:30 – Breakfast
09:30 – Hike to Cavallers Dam, through alpine terrain, snow patches, and scenic passes
🧳 Luggage transported to hotel in Boí
🧳 Luggage transported to hotel in Boí
⛰️ DAY 5 – Sunday 28/9 | Refugi de Colomers - End
Final stage: a grand farewell
07:30 – Sunrise photography with clear views from the refuge.
08:30 – Breakfast.
09:30 – Hike to the Cavallers Dam, a demanding yet beautiful route crossing high mountain terrain, snow patches, mountain passes, and sweeping views of the Pyrenees.
🧳 Luggage: Will be transported by taxi to the hotel in Boí. We’ll hike with just the essentials.
🚶♂️ Distance: 11 km
🏔️ Elevation change: –1,011 m / +599 m
🕓 Estimated duration: 5 hours
⚠️ Difficulty: Moderate to high. Long but spectacular descent.
17:00 – Arrival at the Cavallers Dam and taxi transfer to the hotel in Boí to conclude the experience.
📸 Photo opportunities: alpine trails, mountain passes, high-altitude panoramas, natural details, farewell bathed in golden light.
