GR11 Senda Pirenaica — Stages 12–15: Candanchú to San Nicolás de Bujaruelo landscape

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GR11 Senda Pirenaica — Stages 12–15: Candanchú to San Nicolás de Bujaruelo

~4 days · 42.1 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance42.1 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain15,623 ft
Gain / mile371 ft
High point8,976 ft
Difficulty index42/100

What the GR11 Senda Pirenaica — Stages 12–15: Candanchú to San Nicolás de Bujaruelo is known for

Stages 12–15 of GR11 Senda Pirenaica is an official 72 km point-to-point section from Candanchú to San Nicolás de Bujaruelo.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the GR11 Senda Pirenaica — Stages 12–15: Candanchú to San Nicolás de Bujaruelo on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 13,747 ft to 29,354 ft over 42.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 18.2 mi · 44%
  • Downhill 22.7 mi · 55%
  • Flat 0.7 mi · 2%

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 12–15: Candanchú to San Nicolás de Bujaruelo?

42 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the GR11 Senda Pirenaica — Stages 12–15: Candanchú to San Nicolás de Bujaruelo scores 42/100, 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 GR11 Senda Pirenaica — Stages 12–15: Candanchú to San Nicolás de Bujaruelo take?

Most backpackers hike the GR11 Senda Pirenaica — Stages 12–15: Candanchú to San Nicolás de Bujaruelo in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 42.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the GR11 Senda Pirenaica — Stages 12–15: Candanchú to San Nicolás de Bujaruelo?

The GR11 Senda Pirenaica — Stages 12–15: Candanchú to San Nicolás de Bujaruelo climbs roughly 15,623 ft total — about 371 ft per mile, topping out near 8,976 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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