Stage 7 of 41 · Senda Pirenaica
Albanyà → Refugi d'Escales
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Getting Here
Albanyà (bus stop)
8174m from trailhead · ~96 min walk
End: Refugi d'Escales
No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.
Elevation Profile
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Segment Breakdown
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| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Albanyà → km 5.4 (1021m) 607–1,021m | 5.4 km | +444m / -30m | 1h 50m | 📈 Climbing |
km 5.4 (1021m) → km 12.2 (449m) 431–1,129m | 6.7 km | +154m / -726m | 1h 57m | 🔻 Steep Descent |
km 12.2 (449m) → Refugi d'Escales 449–744m | 5.7 km | +320m / -200m | 1h 47m | 📈 Climbing |
| Total | 17.9 km | +872m / -909m | 5h 35m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 22% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Conditions for July
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in July. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
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Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 17.9 km, 872m ascent, max altitude 1128.9m, ~6h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 2.9L needed
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2027 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Dec, Jan, Feb
- 🥢 Trekking poles (optional)872m ascent — helps on descents
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Albanyà to Refugi d'Escales (17.9 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚌 Transit Stops
- Albanyà 3.8 km off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Refugi de Talaixà km 15.7 · 120m off trail
💧 Water Sources
- La Font Fresca 2.7 km off trail
- Drinking Water km 15.7 · 126m off trail
🏠 Mountain Huts
- Refugi d'Escales km 17.6 · 1.7 km off trail
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