Stage 21 of 41 · Senda Pirenaica
Espot → Banhs de Tredòs
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Huts along this stage
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- Refugi Ernest Mallafré· mountain hut· 1,893.3 m km 5.3 · 230 m from the line
- Refugi de Colomèrs· mountain hut· 2,135 m km 17.1 · 200 m from the line
Route briefing
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Climbs, descents and huts in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
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Espot
Start
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18.8 km remaining
+1213 m remaining
Climb
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1085 m climb
11.6 km at 9.3% average
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18.8 km remaining
+1213 m remaining
Hut
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Refugi del Pla de la Font
Mountain hut
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02
About 0 min in
18.8 km remaining
+1213 m remaining
Shelter
8.6 km
Shelter
Shelter
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02
About 2h 50m in
10.2 km remaining
+475 m remaining
Descent
11.6 km
350 m descent
2.2 km at 15.9% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 3h 49m in
7.2 km remaining
+110 m remaining
Descent
14.2 km
66 m descent
0.8 km at 8.0% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 4h 41m in
4.6 km remaining
+100 m remaining
Finish
18.8 km
Banhs de Tredòs
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 6h 11m in
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Getting Here
Espot (bus stop)
2367m from trailhead · ~28 min walk
End: Banhs de Tredòs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Espot → km 6.3 (1999m) 1,498–1,999m | 6.3 km | +501m / -0m | 2h 08m | 📈 Climbing |
km 6.3 (1999m) → km 12.6 (2446m) 1,999–2,585m | 6.3 km | +586m / -139m | 2h 22m | 📈 Climbing |
km 12.6 (2446m) → Banhs de Tredòs 2,119–2,446m | 6.2 km | +109m / -393m | 1h 40m | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 18.8 km | +1,213m / -543m | 6h 11m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
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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 21: Espot → Banhs de Tredòs is usually best from July to September. Snow is likely at the high point (2588 m) in November to June.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (1,494 m) and the highest point (2,588 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°/-7° | 3°/-5° | 7°/-2° | 13°/2° | 18°/5° | 18°/5° | 13°/2° | 7°/-1° | 0°/-6° | -2°/-8° |
| Low point, day / night | 4°/-4° | 5°/-4° | 8°/-1° | 11°/1° | 15°/4° | 20°/8° | 24°/10° | 24°/11° | 19°/7° | 14°/5° | 8°/0° | 6°/-2° |
| Rain, mm | 141 | 125 | 117 | 128 | 146 | 110 | 75 | 73 | 97 | 151 | 186 | 127 |
| 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 18.8 km, 1213m ascent, max altitude 2587.8m, ~6h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestWater source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2166 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 2000m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🧥 Windbreaker / shell jacketSummit at 2587.8m — 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
- 🔦 Headlamp6h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🥢 Trekking poles0% steep terrain, 1213m+ ascent
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Espot to Banhs de Tredòs (18.8 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter km 8.6 · 1.4 km off trail
🏠 Mountain Huts
- Refugi del Pla de la Font 698m off trail
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