GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 45–48: Refuge des Bésines to Mantet landscape

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GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 45–48: Refuge des Bésines to Mantet

~4 days · 37.1 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance37.1 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain11,109 ft
Gain / mile299 ft
High point8,153 ft
Difficulty index33/100

What the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 45–48: Refuge des Bésines to Mantet is known for

Stages 45–48 of GR10 Pyrenees Traverse is an official 61.5 km point-to-point section from Refuge des Bésines to Mantet.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 45–48: Refuge des Bésines to Mantet on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 15,942 ft to 26,545 ft over 37.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 13.4 mi · 36%
  • Downhill 19.1 mi · 52%
  • Flat 4.3 mi · 12%

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 45–48: Refuge des Bésines to Mantet?

33 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 45–48: Refuge des Bésines to Mantet scores 33/100, 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 45–48: Refuge des Bésines to Mantet take?

Most backpackers hike the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 45–48: Refuge des Bésines to Mantet in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 37.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 45–48: Refuge des Bésines to Mantet?

The GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 45–48: Refuge des Bésines to Mantet climbs roughly 11,109 ft total — about 299 ft per mile, topping out near 8,153 ft.

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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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