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Estany Negre (Black Lake) – Lake Vallell loop from Lac des Bouillouses

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Estany Negre (Black Lake) – Lake Vallell loop from Lac des Bouillouses

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Estany Negre (Black Lake) – Lake Vallell loop from Lac des Bouillouses

04:08

11.8km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées catalanes

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577 m

Lake Bouillouses

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The bullosa lake, in French lac des Bouillouses, is a 149-hectare lake located in the highest part of the Capcir, at 2,016 m altitude. It is located at the foot of the Carlit and the Peric, and is surrounded by a set of ponds, among them, the Carlit ponds. It represents a natural site of great interest. It is also part of the Natural Park of the Catalan Pyrenees, which encompasses the northern Catalan Pyrenees.

In the summer, due to the large influx of tourists, access is restricted in July to a bus that connects the car park below with the dam above.

The name derives from the Latin BULLIRE 'to boil, to be in a boil, to spring'; applied mainly to waters that emerge strongly.

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2.20 km

Estany Negre (Black Lake)

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very beautiful high altitude lake

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4.51 km

Lake Vallell

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With 11 lakes located between Carlit and Bouillouses, the hike from one to the other is necessarily superb.

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6.26 km

Estany de Trebens

Lake

6.51 km

Estany de Trebens

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At an altitude of 2,330 metres, this lake is located in a dreamlike mountain environment. From there you can see the Carlit peak, the highest point of the massif.

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8.19 km

View of the lakes

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Carlit Peak is part of the Capcir granite massif, which is dotted with 27 lakes and small lakes in the Occitania region, northwest of Font-Romeu. Its summit is located at 2921 meters, allowing you to observe an immense panorama (from Canigó to the Central Pyrenees).

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9.10 km

Lac Sec

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Nestled in a glacial basin, this small lake often lies dry in summer, revealing an impressive mineral setting, surrounded by meadows and imposing peaks. The trails leading to the lake offer magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and allow you to enjoy the tranquility of this timeless place.

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9.14 km

Estany Negre hut

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L’Estany Sec, l’Estany Negre, l’Estany de la Comassa et l’Estany del Viver are the 4 first étangs surplombant lac des Bouillouses within thirty minutes of walking.

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9.22 km

Lac de la Coumasse

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This small high-altitude lake, accessible by hiking trails, offers a preserved natural setting, ideal for a contemplative break. The calm, crystal-clear waters reflect the surrounding peaks.

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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.31 km

4.02 km

425 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

865 m

337 m

300 m

< 100 m

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Estany Negre (Black Lake) – Lake Vallell loop from Lac des Bouillouses

Lake Bouillouses

Estany Negre (Black Lake)

Lake Vallell

Estany de Trebens

View of the lakes

Lac Sec

Estany Negre hut

Lac de la Coumasse

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