{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Ara Lleida","provider_url":"https:\/\/aralleida.cat\/en\/","author_name":"admin","author_url":"https:\/\/aralleida.cat\/en\/author\/frame_zesv7n2g\/","title":"Persecuted and saved Route 2 \u2013 Port de Gireta","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"TwuhsJdlR3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aralleida.cat\/en\/persecuted_and-saved-route-2-port-gireta\/\">Persecuted and saved Route 2 \u2013 Port de Gireta<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/aralleida.cat\/en\/persecuted_and-saved-route-2-port-gireta\/embed\/#?secret=TwuhsJdlR3\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Persecuted and saved Route 2 \u2013 Port de Gireta&#8221; &#8212; Ara Lleida\" data-secret=\"TwuhsJdlR3\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/aralleida.cat\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/aralleida.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/P1050652.jpg","thumbnail_width":1440,"thumbnail_height":1080,"description":"[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;#3c3c3b&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1605797650815{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1605797593358{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613404394213{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613404400409{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_column_text]DESCRIPTION This route leads to one of the mountain passes used by refugees escaping from the Second World War to enter the Catalan Pyrenees from the Vall de Riberot. This valley, is located in the French local district of Couserans, in the province of Ari\u00e8ge, which belongs to the region of Midi-Pyrenees.\u00a0The Persecuted and Saved project signposts the route from Montgarri to the Port de Gireta pass. It can only be done on foot, with trekkers going there and returning on the same day.\u00a0From Montgarri, those seeking freedom used to follow the route as far as Al\u00f3s d&#8217;Isil on foot. Today, it is also possible to do the route by mountain bike (MTB) or 4&#215;4 vehicle, according to the time of year. As a result, those who wish to can also do the route in two stages on foot, as described below: STAGES STAGE 1: Montgarri &#8211; Port de Gireta &#8211; Montgarri Montgarri is a nucleus belonging to the Val d&#8217;Aran that has a mountain shelter and a Shrine. It can be accessed from the Val d&#8217;Aran by following a track that runs across the Pla de Beret, which is in quite good condition. Visitors can also get there from El Pallars Sobir\u00e0, either via the Bonab\u00e9 Valley, by or following a track along which it is necessary to use a 4&#215;4 vehicle.\u00a0Once at Montgarri, visitors will see signposts at the entrance to the patio of the current architectonic group. From there, they must follow the red and white markers of the GR.\u00a0The route begins by climbing along a very clear path that runs diagonally, following the left bank of the River Noguera Pallaresa. After leaving behind the Montgarri Valley, it then crosses the first stream.\u00a0After continuing through a small wood of black pine, the route reaches a clearing known as &#8220;La pleta dels Bandolers&#8221; (the brigand&#8217;s sheep pen). From here, the route again enters the woods and it is necessary to carefully follow the red and white signs that are painted on stones lying on the ground and on the bark of the trees. It then continues to climb before it reaches a small pass and a bucolic setting from where it is possible to look out over the valley of the River Fred (cold river). Here, there is shade and shelter where it is possible to take on refreshment. From this point, the route runs downhill to the banks of the River Fred, before continuing on to the Port de Gireta pass.\u00a0After a long climb, it is possible trekkers will see a small glacial cirque known as &#8220;La Coma de Gireta&#8221; where, according to the time of year, they should find a small pool.\u00a0Once past this piece of water, there is just the final ascent to the top of the pass. Walkers will, by now, have relived one of the escape routes, just as it was walked by thousands of fleeing Jewish refugees, back in WW2.\u00a0Once at Montgarri, it is possible to end the route or, alternatively, to spend the night there before continuing with Stage 2 and then walking to Al\u00f3s d&#8217;Isil on the following day. STAGE 2: Montgarri &#8211; Al\u00f3s d\u2019Isil If anything defines this stage, it is a verse by Moss\u00e8n Cinto Verdaguer. He referred to the source of the River Noguera Pallaresa at the Pla de Beret plain observing how &#8220;the Noguera playfully ran towards Al\u00f3s&#8221;.\u00a0After the hard Port de Gireta pass stage, that leading on to Al\u00f3s is a relative stroll through the High Pyrenees Natural Park. It is accompanied by the sound of the waters of the River Noguera Pallaresa, as it runs through pine and fir woodland and lush lower forest vegetation. Then comes a sudden sighting of the Bonab\u00e9 Valley, the Bordes of Perosa rural buildings and the Pont de Perosa bridge. This sheltered area and crossing point for the different paths that run down from several mountain passes, such as the Port de Clavera and Port d&#8217;Aul\u00e0, was also used by those fleeing from the Nazis.\u00a0In total, following this itinerary, it takes about two and a half hours to reach this point, after several relatively gentle climbs and descents. From here onwards, it is then downhill all the way.\u00a0About 15 minutes after El Pont de Perosa lies the &#8220;Bistrot Borda Ign\u00e0sia&#8221;. This is a tavern where it is possible to\u00a0enjoy a meal, when it is open during the summer season. Along the way, it is also possible to see what remains of Mathussi\u00e8re et Forest, the company that exploited the Bonab\u00e9 forest from the beginning of the 20th century. This reminds us of a prosperous industrial past of the valleys of the High Pyrenees.\u00a0Once at the turn off leading to the El Port de Salau pass, which was another of the emblematic paths to exile along the Persecuted and Saved Route, trekkers will arrive at the Refugi del Fornet mountain shelter, after a 4-hour walk. This is the starting point of a track that leads to the village of Al\u00f3s d&#8217;Isil, after a walk of about 1 hour.\u00a0At the entrance to Al\u00f3s, visitors will discover the old saw mill and see the totem poles that explain the historic memory. Once at Al\u00f3s, it is possible to find the former barracks of the Carabiners, at Casa Senet. It was here that refugees who had been intercepted by police patrols were identified and held.\u00a0From this point on, it is necessary to organise some form of transport to travel to a place providing accommodation, to get to Montgarri \u2013 for those who have left their vehicles there &#8211; or to go on to some other destination. But visitors should not do this without having first set aside an hour to visit the Prison-Museum of"}