Starlight in Espot

The National Park of Aigüestortes and Estany de San Maurici is one of the best preserved natural protected areas in southern Europe. To its natural and cultural attractions, it is now necessary to add exceptional conditions for the practice of astronomy.

This winter season 2019-2020 you can enjoy the fantastic Starlight sky in Espot, one of the most spectacular mountain night skies in the Pyrenees in astronomy.

In October 2018, the National Park of Aigüestortes and Estaño de San Mauricio obtained international recognition as a Tourist Destination and Starlight Reserve (UNESCO).

You can enjoy the landscapes of Espot station comfortably with the Snowmobile Machine making a quiet journey. As a family or in a group, above one of the cabins, this experience gains value.

Upon arrival, participants will observe the sky with a catadioptric telescope from the hands of Obaga activitats friends.

The day will end with a KM.0 mountain menu dinner, to warm up with a good plate of 'escudella', followed by grilled meat with salad, desserts and coffee.

In addition, a star observation table has been installed at level 2000 of the Espot station, because everyone can enjoy individually or with the activities that are prepared.