Stage 10 of 41 · Senda Pirenaica
Pastuira i Pla d'Hospitalet → Queralbs
Start: Pastuira i Pla d'Hospitalet
No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.
Getting Out
Queralbs (bus stop)
252m from trail end · ~3 min walk
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pastuira i Pla d'Hospitalet → km 8.9 (2773m) 1,955–2,804m | 8.9 km | +1023m / -205m | 3h 35m | 🔺 Steep Climb |
km 8.9 (2773m) → km 15.8 (1800m) 1,800–2,789m | 6.9 km | +43m / -1015m | 1h 57m | 🔻 Steep Descent |
km 15.8 (1800m) → Queralbs 1,207–1,800m | 5.2 km | +55m / -643m | 1h 27m | 🔻 Steep Descent |
| Total | 21.0 km | +1,001m / -1,747m | 7h 00m |
Pace & Fuel Calculator
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Surface Breakdown
Current Conditions
Conditions for June
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 21.0 km, 1001m ascent, max altitude 2803.6m, ~7h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 3.7L needed
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2566 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 2000m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🧥 Windbreaker / shell jacketSummit at 2803.6m — wind chill
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical if injured at altitude
- 🕶️ Sunglasses (cat 3+)Snow & rock glare at altitude
- 🧤 Warm mid-layer (fleece)Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
- 🔦 Headlamp7h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Dec, Jan, Feb
- 🥢 Trekking poles (optional)1001m ascent — helps on descents
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Pastuira i Pla d'Hospitalet to Queralbs (21.0 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚌 Transit Stops
- Núria km 13.6 · 292m off trail
- Queralbs km 21 · 166m off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Abri Étang de La Carança km 8.1 · 1.5 km off trail
- Shelter km 8.1 · 1.6 km off trail
- Orri de l'Estanyol km 9.8 · 1.5 km off trail
- Abri Coll de Nou Fonts km 10.4 · 830m off trail
- Refugi St. Pere km 15.6 · 173m off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Refugi d'Ulldeter aigua potable km 1.5 · 960m off trail
- Font del doctor Tarrés km 13.6 · 476m off trail
- Drinking Water km 13.6 · 558m off trail
- Font de Ca la Marta km 19 · 1.3 km off trail
- Font del Pou km 19 · 1.3 km off trail
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