GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 13–16: Etsaut to Refuge d’Ilhéou landscape

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GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 13–16: Etsaut to Refuge d’Ilhéou

~4 days · 47.3 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance47.3 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain25,919 ft
Gain / mile548 ft
High point8,038 ft
Difficulty index59/100

What the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 13–16: Etsaut to Refuge d’Ilhéou is known for

Stages 13–16 of GR10 Pyrenees Traverse is an official 78.5 km point-to-point section from Etsaut to Refuge d’Ilhéou.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 13–16: Etsaut to Refuge d’Ilhéou on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 6,414 ft to 26,348 ft over 47.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 26.8 mi · 57%
  • Downhill 20.5 mi · 43%
  • Flat 0.0 mi · 0%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 13–16: Etsaut to Refuge d’Ilhéou?

59 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 13–16: Etsaut to Refuge d’Ilhéou scores 59/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 13–16: Etsaut to Refuge d’Ilhéou take?

Most backpackers hike the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 13–16: Etsaut to Refuge d’Ilhéou in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 47.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How high does the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 13–16: Etsaut to Refuge d’Ilhéou go?

The GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 13–16: Etsaut to Refuge d’Ilhéou tops out near 8,038 ft over its 47.3 miles.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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