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GR11 La Senda Pirenaica (section)

Also known as: Transpirenaica

The GR11 (La Senda Pirenaica) - Spain’s coast-to-coast Pyrenean traverse, Atlantic to Mediterranean

Difficulty 4/5 · HardMultidayPoint-to-pointMulti-week thru (refuges)
Distance
~820 km end-to-end
Max elevation
~2,700 m
Duration
~45 days end-to-end
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Plan this hike
Explore the lush trails and stunning mountain views in the Pyrenees, Spain.

The route

The line through Pyrenees (coast to coast), Spain - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.

Waypoints

  1. 1
    Jaca (start)Trailhead
    0 km

    Start [interpolated - upgrade in research]

    Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.

  2. 2
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    24.8 km

    Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]

    Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.

  3. 3
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    49.7 km

    Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]

    Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.

  4. 4
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    74.5 km

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    Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.

  5. 5
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    99.4 km

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  6. 6
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    124.2 km

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  7. 7
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    149.1 km

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  8. 8
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    173.9 km

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  9. 9
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    198.8 km

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  10. 10
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    223.6 km

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  11. 11
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    248.5 km

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  12. 12
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    273.3 km

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  13. 13
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    298.2 km

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  14. 14
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    323 km

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  15. 15
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    347.9 km

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  16. 16
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    372.7 km

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  17. 17
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    397.6 km

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  18. 18
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    422.4 km

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  19. 19
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    447.3 km

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  20. 20
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    472.1 km

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  21. 21
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    497 km

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  22. 22
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    521.8 km

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  23. 23
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    546.7 km

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  24. 24
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    571.5 km

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  25. 25
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    596.4 km

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  26. 26
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    621.2 km

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  27. 27
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    646.1 km

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  28. 28
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    670.9 km

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  29. 29
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    695.8 km

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  30. 30
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    720.6 km

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  31. 31
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    745.5 km

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  32. 32
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    770.3 km

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  33. 33
    Stage camp/villageCamp
    795.2 km

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  34. 34
    EndTrailhead
    820 km

    End of route [interpolated - upgrade in research]

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Season & conditions

Best season

Jun-Sep (high sections)

Weather risks

Exposed Pyrenean high-mountain weather - storms, cold, snow lingering; check the forecast; long remote high stages

High sections best Jun-Sep; snow lingers on passes early. Confirm.

On the trail

Terrain & surface

The full Spanish Pyrenees - Basque hills, high passes, glacial cirques, Mediterranean foothills

Technical & exposure

Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally

Navigation & waymarking

Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally

Accessibility & group fit

Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics

Crowds & solitude

A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season

Variants & turnaround

Almost always section-hiked (Aragón and Catalan high sections are the finest)

Getting there & staying

Trailhead access

Cabo de Higuer (Hondarribia) to Cap de Creus

Shuttle & transport

Point-to-point may need transport between ends - confirm

Huts, camping & refuges

Mountain refuges (staffed in season) and valley towns

Gear, water & connectivity

Layered outdoor kit, sturdy footwear, sun/rain protection, ample water; patchy mobile coverage - carry a map/PLB where remote

Facilities

Services in Jaca; limited or none on the trail

Guide & crew

Not required; self-guided

Permits & safety

No permit; a network of refuges (book high-season); wild camping is restricted. Confirm.

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Hazards

High passes, storms, snow into summer, remoteness, navigation

Emergency exits & rescue

Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.

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