The Estany of Siscaró is one of the three lakes that you can visit in the Incles Valley, in the parish of Canillo, where you can also discover the lake of Cabana Sorda and the Juclar's pond.
To get to the lake, you have to follow a road that starts in the Vall d'Incles, taking the Carretera Gral. 2 (42°35'02.3 "N 1°39'48.8 "E) in the direction of France and turning left just before the sharp bend that leads to the centre of the village of Soldeu
If you have arrived by car, parking is available in different sections of the route, although it is important to bear in mind the influx of people and the restrictions, especially in summer. If, on the other side, you have chosen the bus as your means of transport, it is possible to start the journey on foot from the main road in the valley or along the Obac path (42°35'42.1 "N 1°39'54.5 "E), a path that crosses forests and runs along the river through the valley.
In any case, and for approximately 3 kilometres, the path takes you through meadows with different shades that vary according to the time of year you decide to visit this natural paradise.
If you do it in spring or summer, ideal and much safer seasons, you will discover a landscape with an important variety of flora surrounded by a mountain range that captivates with its immensity.
During the route we will cross some picnic areas and well-marked rest areas that will come together at an intersection shortly before a public barbecue, where the river Incles divides into two, forming the Juclar' river and the Siscaró's river (42°36'04.4 "N 1°41'45.9 "E).
We will take the marked route in an easterly direction (to our right), which will progressively ascend with an approximate gradient of 340 metres, through cobbled terrain and with some flat rests to recover from the ascent.
We will pass by the Ríu del Siscaró waterfall, a perfect spot to take photos and refresh ourselves, and we will continue along the perfectly marked path towards our next point of reference: the Cabana de Siscaró (42°35'41.6 "N 1°42'21.9 "E), located just over a kilometre from where the main road to Incles ends.
As soon as we arrive at the refuge, we will have the opportunity to take a breath of fresh air and contemplate the stunning scenery that welcomes us with an extensive meadow crossed by the small river coming from the lake. Continuing on our way, we will keep going along the river, but not before passing through the cows that are watching us attentively. It is very important to remember our place and to remain discreet, avoiding disturbing them, as we are merely visitors in their privileged and well-deserved habitat.
At this point the terrain becomes flatter for about 200 metres, which gives our legs a break and gives us time to adapt to the altitude, which increases again on the last stretch of our route.
High mountain vegetation, rocks of different shades, fresh and pure air and, if we are lucky, the sound of marmots announcing our presence, are part of this last stage that separates us from the long-awaited crystal-clear waters.
Once you have passed the last ascent, all you have to do is to continue a few more metres along the marked path, along which some cows are grazing and guarding the place, and which will lead you to the Estany Baix (42°35'14.8 "N 1°42'06.5 "E).
On this spot, it is already possible to see a greenish water mirror, a product of the vegetation that composes it and surrounded by rock walls that rise much higher than our eyes can distinguish: we have reached the Siscaró Lake (42°35'16.6 "N 1°42'13.1 "E).
Thanks to the extensive and flat terrain on its periphery, we can rest and, weather permitting, enjoy a picnic next to the lake to regain our strength in an environment that impresses with the magnitude of its beauty and embraces us with an overwhelming natural energy.
It is very important to check the weather conditions for this high mountain itinerary, as it is a route that can take up to 5 hours in total, depending on the pace and the stops.
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