Taga Summit Pyrenees mountain hiking from Ribes De Freser

About Taga Summit from Ribes de Freser

Taga Summit can be reached as a circular 17km MEDIUM or MEDIUM-HARD mountain hike starting and ending at Ribes de Freser in the El Ripollès area of the Pyrenees mountains.

Taga is a summit at an altitude of 2035 metres altitude above sea level with Ribes de Freser being 899 metres above sea level so the total elevation gain along this route is 1157 metres which earns this route a MEDUIM-HARD classification.

From RENFE Ribes de Freser walk towards the centre of the town parallel to the river. We turn off at the end of the tree lined boulevard and start heading up entering the forest and beginning an uphill ascent.

The uphill climb for this walk takes us through cattle grazing hills and is a continuous hard uphill push via the Serrat de Conivella ridgeline to reach the summit. Once at the summit we have spectacular 360 degree panoramic views of the Spanish Pyrenees mountains from the Taga summit cross monument.

This route should only be attempted by people with a MEDIUM level of physical fitness and time management is needed to ensure arrival at the station before the last train back to Barcelona.

I completed the Taga summit route from Ribes de Freser in 6 hours as an experienced mountain hiker.

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Visiting Taga Summit from Ribes de Freser

Allow 6-9 hours to complete the route depending on physical fitness.

TIP: Do not wear any red clothing because when I completed this route in Summer, several of the cows started to follow a red dressed hiker in a rather interested manner!

I recommend completing this route from June to August to enjoy the wild flowers in the meadows and full leafy green forests.

Hiking to Taga summit from Ribes de Freser with a Dog

The route starts in forests interspersed with mountain plains full of cattle. The trees are a mix of oaks, beeches and some pines. If you see Pines in the spring or summer then there may be poisonous Pine Processionary Caterpillars. The top half of the route is via mountain plains and rocky outcrops. The route is viable for a dog with no difficulties for your fury friend.

Where to eat in Ribes de Freser

There are many bars and restaurants in Ribes de Freser, However, about 2 minutes walk from the Renfe Train station is Bar Gusi which serves snacks and drinks all day, including some vegan hamburgers.

Bar Gusi in Ribes de Freser

What to take with you for Taga Summit from Ribes de Freser

I pack for wind and rain when doing this hike because it is in the high Pyrenees mountains.

I recommend 2-3 litres of water because there is nowhere to top up water bottles along the route.

If doing this as a winter hike, I recommend crampons for added traction on any snow or ice.

Taga Summit from Ribes de Freser Summary of Prices

Train/Bus Fare Entry Ticket Additional Information Train/Bus Fare Entry Ticket Additional Information Adult € 18.20 FREE Child € 18.20 FREE Notes Walk is free, Return train ticket costs 18.20 Euros.

Getting to Taga Summit from Ribes de Freser

Address: Estacion de RENFE, Ribes de Freser. 17534

The route starts and ends at Ribes de Freser Renfe RODALIES Station approximately two hours from Barcelona on the R3 Rodalies rail line outside of Fare zone 6.

Ribes de Freser is an unstaffed Renfe Station so buy a return ticket in Barcelona for this trip. You can also buy tickets on the train from the ticket Inspector at the same price as from ticket machines.

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