Perched on the shores of Lake Juclar at an altitude of over 2,300 meters, and cradled by the majestic high-mountain scenery of the Pyrenees, the Juclar Refuge is one of the shelters that best embodies the Principality's mountaineering spirit.
It is one of Andorra’s four staffed refuges, offering a place to rest for hikers and mountaineers traversing one of the country’s classic routes: the Vall d’Incles. The refuge sits at the end of this valley, right next to Lake Juclar—the largest in the Principality.
Considered a natural gem, the valley conceals landscapes of great beauty, featuring challenging elevation gains for serious mountaineers and a trail that follows the Incles and Juclar rivers, which form spectacular waterfalls in certain areas. During peak hiking season, an electric minibus helps cover part of the journey.
Rising around the refuge are the imposing granite massifs of the Rulhe, Juclar, Alba, and Escobes peaks, with sharp, rugged ridges that challenge even the best alpinists.
The emblem symbolizes the value of these refuges as places of welcome, rest, and solidarity among hikers.
It represents the intimate bond between humanity and the high mountains, as well as respect for the natural environment and the tradition of hiking.
