Stage 17 of 41 · Senda Pirenaica
466 Sant Andreu → Àreu
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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.
- Refugi de Comapedrosa· mountain hut· 2,250 m km 3.2 · 110 m from the line
- Refugi Baiau "Josep Maria Montfort"· unstaffed hut· 2,517 m km 7.7 · on the line
- Refugi de Vallferrera· mountain hut· 1,940 m km 13.5 · 280 m from the line
Route briefing
What comes next
Climbs, descents, water, huts and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
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466 Sant Andreu
Start
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22.6 km remaining
+1114 m remaining
Climb
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1076 m climb
6.3 km at 17.1% average
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Water
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Font d'Arinsal
Water
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Water
100 m
Font del riu pollos
Water
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+1109 m remaining
Water
300 m
Aigua no tractada
Water
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+1084 m remaining
Water
1.4 km
Aigua no tractada
Water
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21.2 km remaining
+962 m remaining
Finish
22.6 km
Àreu
Finish
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Getting Here
466 Sant Andreu (bus stop)
1029m from trailhead · ~12 min walk
End: Àreu
No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
466 Sant Andreu → km 6.3 (2708m) 1,630–2,708m | 6.3 km | +1080m / -2m | 3h 15m | 🔺 Steep Climb |
km 6.3 (2708m) → Àreu 1,285–2,708m | 16.3 km | +22m / -1445m | 4h 17m | 🔻 Steep Descent |
| Total | 22.6 km | +1,114m / -1,455m | 7h 33m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 22% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Senda Pirenaica Stage 17: 466 Sant Andreu → Àreu is usually best from July to September. Snow is likely at the high point (2711 m) in November to June.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (1,277 m) and the highest point (2,711 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor | Poor |
| High point, day / night | -4°/-10° | -3°/-10° | 0°/-8° | 2°/-6° | 7°/-2° | 13°/1° | 17°/4° | 17°/5° | 12°/1° | 7°/-1° | 0°/-6° | -2°/-8° |
| Low point, day / night | 6°/-3° | 6°/-3° | 10°/0° | 12°/1° | 17°/5° | 21°/9° | 25°/11° | 25°/12° | 21°/8° | 16°/6° | 9°/1° | 7°/-1° |
| Rain, mm | 150 | 128 | 112 | 122 | 154 | 109 | 74 | 76 | 102 | 154 | 195 | 130 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | – | – | Frost | Possible | Likely | Likely |
| Daylight | 9 h 23 | 10 h 32 | 11 h 51 | 13 h 20 | 14 h 35 | 15 h 17 | 15 h 02 | 13 h 58 | 12 h 34 | 11 h 08 | 9 h 48 | 9 h 05 |
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
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.
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 22.6 km, 1114m ascent, max altitude 2710.7m, ~8h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 3.8L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2647 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 2000m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🧥 Windbreaker / shell jacketSummit at 2710.7m — 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
- 🔦 Headlamp8h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🥢 Trekking poles (optional)1114m ascent — helps on descents
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from 466 Sant Andreu to Àreu (22.6 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 465 Sant Andreu 259m off trail
- 🚌 466 Sant Andreu 268m off trail
- 🚌 464 Plaça d'Arinsal 411m off trail
- 🚌 463 Plaça d'Arinsal 428m off trail
- 🚌 458 Aparcament d'Arinsal 454m off trail
- 🚌 462 Prat de Moles 602m off trail
- 🚌 461 Prat de Moles 670m off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Cabane pastorale de Rat km 1.2 · 2.0 km off trail
- Cabana de la Comapedrosa km 3.3 · 759m off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Font d'Arinsal 396m off trail
- Font del riu pollos km 0.1 · 692m off trail
- Aigua no tractada km 0.3 · 1.7 km off trail
- Aigua no tractada km 1.4 · 1.1 km off trail
- Drinking Water km 13.5 · 431m off trail
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