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GR11 Pyrenees
At a glance
Use these quick facts to compare this route with others in the thru-hikes hub.
- Distance
- 840 km
- Time needed
- 50 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Refugios, Hostels, Tent
- Cost/day (all-in)
- Usd 50 100 Per Day
Why Hike It
GR11 is Spain's flagship high-mountain thru-hike and one of Europe's great long traverses. It offers a sustained alpine challenge with enough infrastructure to remain realistic for experienced self-guided hikers.
Trail Snapshot
- Distance: 840 km
- Typical duration: 50 days
- Difficulty: Hard
- Route style: Point To Point
- Elevation gain: 41,000 m
- Primary accommodation: refugios, hostels, tent
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