GR11 Senda Pirenaica — Stages 1–3: Cabo Higuer to Puerto de Urkiaga landscape

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GR11 Senda Pirenaica — Stages 1–3: Cabo Higuer to Puerto de Urkiaga

3 days · 51.3 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance51.3 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain16,365 ft
Gain / mile319 ft
High point3,852 ft
Difficulty index41/100

What the GR11 Senda Pirenaica — Stages 1–3: Cabo Higuer to Puerto de Urkiaga is known for

Stages 1–3 of GR11 Senda Pirenaica is an official 79.1 km point-to-point section from Cabo Higuer to Puerto de Urkiaga.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the GR11 Senda Pirenaica — Stages 1–3: Cabo Higuer to Puerto de Urkiaga on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 33 ft to 12,520 ft over 51.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 24.5 mi · 48%
  • Downhill 18.7 mi · 37%
  • Flat 7.8 mi · 15%

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

How hard is the GR11 Senda Pirenaica — Stages 1–3: Cabo Higuer to Puerto de Urkiaga?

41 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the GR11 Senda Pirenaica — Stages 1–3: Cabo Higuer to Puerto de Urkiaga scores 41/100, 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 much elevation gain is on the GR11 Senda Pirenaica — Stages 1–3: Cabo Higuer to Puerto de Urkiaga?

The GR11 Senda Pirenaica — Stages 1–3: Cabo Higuer to Puerto de Urkiaga climbs roughly 16,365 ft total — about 319 ft per mile, topping out near 3,852 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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