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The colours seen reflected in the lakes that they will pass along the way are reflections of the sky and each lake or pool seems to reflect its own particular shade of blue. From the impressive Certascan pool, which is the largest natural lake in the\u00a0Pyrenees\u00a0(Spain), the route leads on via the Sotllo, Pinet, Blaus and Romedos pools to take trekkers to a series of ever more beautiful natural settings.\u00a0This is a special circuit that neither recognises nor is confined by man-made frontiers. It runs through areas of natural beauty on both sides of the Pyrenees; crossing the French Ari\u00e8ge and the north of Catalonia. THE CIRCUIT The circuit takes in 4 mountain shelters,\u00a0those at Certascan, Pinet, Vallferrera and at the campsite in Graus, as well as taking trekkers to the village of Tavascan and through both the new,\u00a0Alt Pirineu (High Pyrenees)\u00a0Natural Park and the French territory of Ari\u00e8ge. There are only 4 mountain shelters along the route, which means that it is necessary to complete the walk in a maximum of 5 days, unless trekkers wish to take their rucksacks and carry food and camping equipment with them. Although the stages are quite long, carrying a light backpack and with a little physical preparation, it should be possible for most walkers to complete the route without any problems.\u00a0The places through which the circuit passes are breathtakingly wild and of undoubted beauty. They include such emblematic locations as the\u00a0Certascan peak, the Pica d\u2019Estats \u2013 which, at 3143 m, is the highest summit in Catalonia &#8211; the Artiga valley and Pinet mountain shelter, the Pla de Boet (Boet plain), the Bordes de Noarre and Bordes de Graus (rural outposts), the village of Tavascan, the Blaus, Romedo, Estats and Sotllo pools, and lake Certascan, which is the largest natural lake in the Pyrenees.\u00a0Following the circuit, walkers will discover many of the attractions of the local territory, although it should also be stressed that the proposed route still leaves aside other interesting peaks and lakes. These could perhaps be discovered on a longer stay or later visit that would allow trekkers to get to know the area in greater detail.\u00a0 &nbsp; 1. From Tavascan to Graus Variation in altitude: +290 m, -50 m. Distance: 4.2 km. Time required 1.30 h. This first mini-stage serves as an appetiser. It has been kept short in order to avoid having to make the other stages excessively long. Walkers arriving after a previous journey will find it relaxing to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the village of Tavascan, which still remains relatively unaffected by the impact of tourism. The church and Romanesque bridge and the stone houses with their slate roofs still maintain the same appearance that they have had for centuries. After the trip to Tavascan and a little sightseeing, there is nothing better than a good meal to prepare for the mountain crossing. Walkers will follow an old mountain path that is simply full of history and which used to be used by the inhabitants of the village when they went up the mountain to cut grass or tend to their livestock. In fact, in the past, some people only went down to the village in winter when the snow forced them to abandon their bordes (rural outposts associated with agricultural activities in otherwise unpopulated areas) in Graus and Noarre. The route was also well-known to the smugglers who used to follow the path from Port de Tavascan to France, where they would stock up with the sacks of flour that they needed to survive. The path smoothly climbs the mountainside, following the river Tavascan, that will first appear to their left, but which walkers will then cross twice before arriving at an area of open pastures, before finally reaching the mountain shelter at Graus, which is to be found at the local camp site. &nbsp; 2. From the Graus mountain shelter to Certascan, via the Certascan peak Variation in altitude: +1500, -620 m. Distance: 12.5 km. Time required 6.20 h. Without going to the summit 5.15 h. The route then assumes the characteristics that will typify it throughout the rest of the crossing. Although this is the stage that includes the greatest ascent, it is not the hardest, as this climb is compensated by the short descent. The route climbs high above the Graus reservoir and continues on in the direction of the river Noarre. The climb becomes straighter at this point, but it still remains relatively comfortable until the rural outposts of Noarre. These country dwellings, which can only be reached on foot, are still relatively very well conserved, although now there is only one person living there; a man called Jaques. The other rural outposts, which are almost always unoccupied, are now only used as second residences. The path then continues its gentle climb up the hillside, first passing through meadows before reaching a waterfall. At this point, it turns and zigzags through a wood and on to the Pleta de Guerosso. This attractive animal enclosure occupies the site of a former lake that was covered by sediments. From this point on, the path then becomes more rugged as it follows the river to the lower part of the Blau pool. There are then another 3 pools, which can also be visited by trekkers who have sufficient time and stamina, but the main path does not pass next to them. Once at the col of Certascan, there is the possibility of going directly to the mountain shelter, but the main route follows the scree to the 2853 m summit of Certascan. From the top of this peak, it is possible to enjoy one of the best panoramic views in the Pyrenees (Spain). It"}