Spring mission to refugi de Comapedrosa

Spring mission to Refugi de Comapedrosa with Monika and Matt. It is almost one month since Arinsal has closed for the season but there is still some good snow to ski up there as long as one is willing to earn his/her turns.

[@p.h.9907]

Geniale excursion :)

[@franckalary2014]

Thanks !

Sad, I missed that.

[@franckalary2014]

next time, there will be other ski seasons !

[@bartekk3699]

Nice! I'm planning to hike the peak from Arinsal in few days. Do you think I need snowshoes or I should be fine with crampons only? Thanks!

[@franckalary2014]

I would go with both, snowshoes for the approach and crampons for the last steep part above estany negre

[@bartekk3699]

@@franckalary2014 Thanks! Crampons are a must, but how about snowshoes? I don't have ones and would need to rent somewhere and the snow looks pretty packed. Sorry to keep asking - I was trying to contact the tourist office and Pal Arinsal Park, but they didn't know...

[@franckalary2014]

@@bartekk3699 there are areas where the snow is still quite deep, it will be much easier with skis or snowshoes. Most shops in La Massana and Pal where you could rent are currently closed and will only reopen early June. You could try Espunyes in El Tarter on the way down from France. They are still open. If you do not find what you need contact me, I live in Arinsal and can lend you a pair