Stage 10 of 41 · Senda Pirenaica

Pastuira i Pla d'Hospitalet → Queralbs

Distance
21.0 km
Ascent
+1,025 m
Descent
-1,775 m
Est. Time
7h 19m
Altitude
1,207–2,804 m
Type
point-to-point
🏔️ Mountainous❄️ Alpine

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1,400m1,600m1,800m2,000m2,200m2,400m2,600m2,800m05 km10 km15 km20 km2,801m1,223m
Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%) Very steep (>25%)

Huts along this stage

Mapped in OpenStreetMap within 300 m of the line. TrailSplits has not checked whether they are open, sleep walkers or take bookings: ask each one.

Route briefing

What comes next

Climbs, descents, water and huts in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.

14 route events
  1. Start

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    Pastuira i Pla d'Hospitalet

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 0 min in

    21.0 km remaining

    +1025 m remaining

  2. Climb

    0 m

    545 m climb

    3.2 km at 16.9% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 0 min in

    21.0 km remaining

    +1025 m remaining

  3. Water

    1.5 km

    Refugi d'Ulldeter aigua potable

    Water

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02

    About 31 min in

    19.5 km remaining

    +766 m remaining

  4. Climb

    4.5 km

    370 m climb

    2.9 km at 12.7% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 1h 33m in

    16.6 km remaining

    +462 m remaining

  5. Water

    13.6 km

    Font del doctor Tarrés

    Water

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02

    About 4h 44m in

    7.4 km remaining

    +18 m remaining

  6. Water

    13.6 km

    Drinking Water

    Water

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02

    About 4h 44m in

    7.4 km remaining

    +18 m remaining

  7. Finish

    21.0 km

    Queralbs

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 7h 20m in

    0 m remaining

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21.0 km Distance1,025 m Climb7h 19m Est. time2,804 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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Start: Pastuira i Pla d'Hospitalet

No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.

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Getting Out

Queralbs (bus stop)

252m from trail end · ~3 min walk

Segment Breakdown

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SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Pastuira i Pla d'Hospitalet → km 7.0 (2793m)
1,969–2,793m
7 km+911m / -87m3h 13m🔺 Steep Climb
km 7.0 (2793m) → km 14.1 (1964m)
1,963–2,801m
7 km+72m / -900m2h 08m🔻 Steep Descent
km 14.1 (1964m) → Queralbs
1,223–1,980m
7 km+16m / -757m1h 57m🔻 Steep Descent
Total21.0 km+1,025m / -1,775m7h 19m

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
4h 26m
Calories
2,161 kcal
Water Needed
3.1 L
Effort Distance
40.2 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (200g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated. 🩹 Consider anti-chafe and blister prevention

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
49 m/km
Steep profile
↑ 1,025m ↓ 1,775m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (100%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Surface

≈5% paved · ≈95% unpaved
Mostly unpaved

Estimated for the full route from the 22% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Senda Pirenaica Stage 10: Pastuira i Pla d'Hospitalet → Queralbs is usually best from July to August. Snow is likely at the high point (2804 m) in November to June.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (1,207 m) and the highest point (2,804 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorGoodGoodMixedMixedPoorPoor
High point, day / night-4°/-10°-4°/-11°-1°/-8°1°/-6°6°/-3°12°/1°15°/4°16°/5°11°/1°6°/-2°0°/-6°-3°/-9°
Low point, day / night7°/-2°7°/-2°10°/0°12°/2°16°/6°21°/9°25°/12°25°/13°20°/9°16°/6°10°/2°8°/-1°
Rain, mm14412011011313488637296172196118
Snow at high pointLikelyLikelyLikelyLikelyLikelyLikely––PossiblePossibleLikelyLikely
Daylight9 h 2410 h 3311 h 5113 h 1914 h 3415 h 1615 h13 h 5712 h 3411 h 099 h 499 h 06

Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.

Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.

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Safety & Bailouts

Exit routes not verified

We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.

Mapped high point: 2804 m, approximately 7.5 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 21.0 km, 1025m ascent, max altitude 2803.6m, ~7h duration.

Essential 8 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    Estimated 3.7L; verify refill availability
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 2566 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2803.6m — wind chill
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical if injured at altitude
Recommended 5 items
  • 🕶️
    Sunglasses (cat 3+)
    Snow & rock glare at altitude
  • 🧤
    Warm mid-layer (fleece)
    Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    7h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
Nice to have 2 items
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles (optional)
    1025m ascent — helps on descents
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep 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.

Start — Getting There
Pastuira i Pla d'Hospitalet
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Queralbs
🚌 Queralbs (166m)

Nearby Points of Interest

🚏 Transit stops along this stage

  • 🚌 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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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-04-02.