Stage 5 of 41 · Senda Pirenaica

La Jonquera → Parada d'autobús

Distance
23.4 km
Ascent
+706 m
Descent
-494 m
Est. Time
6h 15m
Altitude
122–561 m
Type
point-to-point
🏔️ Mountainous

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Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Steep (15–25%)

Route briefing

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Water in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.

14 route events
  1. Start

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    La Jonquera

    Start

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    23.4 km remaining

    +706 m remaining

  2. Water

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    Drinking Water

    Water

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    23.4 km remaining

    +706 m remaining

  3. Water

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    Font de L'Ou

    Water

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    23.4 km remaining

    +706 m remaining

  4. Water

    100 m

    Font de l'Estrada

    Water

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02

    About 2 min in

    23.3 km remaining

    +706 m remaining

  5. Water

    100 m

    Drinking Water

    Water

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02

    About 2 min in

    23.3 km remaining

    +706 m remaining

  6. Water

    100 m

    Drinking Water

    Water

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02

    About 2 min in

    23.3 km remaining

    +706 m remaining

  7. Finish

    23.4 km

    Parada d'autobús

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 6h 15m in

    0 m remaining

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23.4 km Distance706 m Climb6h 15m Est. time561 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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Getting Here

La Jonquera (bus stop)

331m from trailhead · ~4 min walk

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Getting Out

Parada d'autobús (bus stop)

1376m from trail end · ~16 min walk

Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
La Jonquera → km 7.8 (345m)
124–431m
7.8 km+326m / -118m2h 13m📈 Climbing
km 7.8 (345m) → km 15.7 (550m)
323–550m
7.8 km+240m / -35m2h 02m📈 Climbing
km 15.7 (550m) → Parada d'autobús
266–559m
7.8 km+133m / -330m1h 59m📉 Descending
Total23.4 km+706m / -494m6h 15m

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Est. Finish Time
3h 49m
Calories
1,849 kcal
Water Needed
2.6 L
Effort Distance
33 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (172g 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
30 m/km
Moderate profile
↑ 706m ↓ 494m

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 5: La Jonquera → Parada d'autobús is usually best from September to June.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (122 m) and the highest point (560 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixedMixedGoodGoodGoodGood
High point, day / night10°/2°10°/2°13°/4°15°/7°19°/10°23°/14°26°/16°26°/16°22°/13°18°/10°13°/5°11°/3°
Low point, day / night13°/4°13°/4°16°/7°18°/9°21°/12°26°/16°28°/19°28°/19°25°/15°21°/12°16°/8°13°/5°
Rain, mm544653606544294367957359
Snow at high pointFrostFrost––––––––––
Daylight9 h 2410 h 3211 h 5113 h 1914 h 3415 h 1615 h 0113 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: 561 m, approximately 16.1 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 23.4 km, 706m ascent, max altitude 560.5m, ~6h duration.

Essential 5 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    Estimated 3.1L; verify refill availability
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 2189 kcal burn
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
Recommended 4 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    6h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic

Logistics

This route runs from La Jonquera to Parada d'autobús (23.4 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
La Jonquera
🚌 La Jonquera (215m)
🚌 Gran Jonquera (2.4km)
Finish — Getting Back
Parada d'autobús
🚌 Parada d'autobús (550m)
🚌 Maçanet de Cabrenys (1.1km)

Nearby Points of Interest

🚏 Transit stops along this stage

  • 🚌 La Jonquera 215m off trail
  • 🚌 Maçanet de Cabrenys km 23.2 · 1.1 km off trail
  • 🚌 Parada d'autobús km 23.4 · 550m off trail

🛖 Shelters

  • Refugi de Fitó km 0.4 · 2.5 km off trail
  • Shelter km 22.3 · 256m off trail

💧 Water Sources

  • Drinking Water 543m off trail
  • Font de L'Ou 618m off trail
  • Font de l'Estrada km 0.1 · 1.5 km off trail
  • Drinking Water km 0.1 · 1.4 km off trail
  • Drinking Water km 0.1 · 1.1 km off trail

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