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GR-11 Aragonese · 10 stages from Candanchú to Salardú across the Central Pyrenees

Ten stages of the GR-11 across the Aragonese Pyrenees: Candanchú to Salardú, around 140 km and 9,000 m of positive elevation. Crosses three parks (Ordesa, Posets-Maladeta, Aigüestortes) sleeping in guarded refugios and bordas.

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Trek · 9 nights Challenging

From 1290 € /person

At a glance

10 stages / ~140 km / +9,000 m across the Aragonese Pyrenees
Crosses 3 parks: Ordesa and Monte Perdido, Posets-Maladeta, Aigüestortes
Guarded refugios + bordas and rural houses in inhabited valleys
Physically demanding but not technical: no ice axe or crampons in summer
Optional on request: large-pack transfer between stages (you walk with a day pack)

What you'll experience

Candanchú → Sallent de Gállego → Respomuso → Bujaruelo

Start in the western Aragonese Pyrenees. Overnight stays in Sallent (town), Respomuso Refuge (high mountains) and Bujaruelo Refuge (at the entrance of Ordesa Valley). 6-8 hours per stage.
Bujaruelo → Torla → Góriz Refuge → Pineta

Journey through Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park. Góriz Refuge at the foot of Monte Perdido (World Heritage Site), the most iconic overnight stay on the route. Departure towards Pineta the next day.
Pineta → Parzán → Estós Refuge

Entrance to the Posets-Maladeta massif. Overnight stay in the valley (Parzán) and then at the Estós Refuge, base for a possible summit of Posets on a variation.
These → Cap de Llauset → Salardú

Finish with Aigüestortes National Park and descent to Salardú, in the Val d'Aran. Last night at Cap de Llauset Refuge. End of the crossing, picked up by Picuco.

What's included

This is what the bundle covers. If you want to tweak something, we'll sort it in the proposal.

Included

· Bookings of 9 nights (guarded refugios + bordas/rural houses)
· Transfer to the start at Candanchú + pickup at the end in Salardú
· Pre-trek briefing with stages, estimated times and weather alternatives
· Phone backup during the 10 days
· Orientation map of the route by stages

Not included

· Meals at refugios and bordas (~€25 dinner + €6 breakfast typical)
· Daily picnics (bought at the lodging the previous evening)
· In-trail guide (the trek is autonomous; GR-11 markers are well-maintained)
· Pack transfer between stages (optional, on request, additional cost)
· Personal gear: backpack, B-rated boots, poles, sleeping liner, warm layer

Where it happens

Huesca

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Per-person guide price. The final quote arrives with the personalised proposal.

From	To	Price per person	Season
1 Jan 2026	31 Dec 2026	1290 €	Indicative price

Who this fits

With friends Adventure Ecotourism Disconnection

Built for fit hikers with previous experience of several 5-7 day treks, for those wanting their first major Pyrenean traverse without alpinism, for couples and small groups looking for 10 uninterrupted mountain days. Not the right fit for a first multi-day trek with a pack (better start shorter), for those needing a hotel every night, or with altitude sensitivity.

Frequently asked

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Why only the Aragonese section and not the full GR-11?

The full GR-11 (Cabo Higuer → Cap de Creus) is 840 km in some 45 days. The Aragonese section concentrates the three most spectacular national/natural parks in 10 stages. It's the section most operators offer. If you want the full GR-11 or a different section (Navarrese or Catalan), contact us.

What are the 10 stages?

Candanchú → Sallent de Gállego → Respomuso Refuge → Bujaruelo Refuge → Torla → Góriz Refuge → Pineta → Parzán → Estós Refuge → Cap de Llauset Refuge → Salardú. Times: 6-8 hours per stage with 800-1,200 m of positive elevation.

Is it hard?

Yes. It's a classic Pyrenean traverse with serious physical demands: 10 consecutive days with a pack, long stages, constant elevation. Not technical (no alpine gear in summer) but it requires good fitness. Recommended to have done at least a 5-7 day trek previously.

What's the best season?

June to mid-September, ideally July-August when all refugios are operational. In June there may be residual snow at high Posets-Maladeta passes. After 15 September some refugios close.

What about pack transfer?

Optional on request. Some stages can be done with local operator support moving your luggage between accommodations, letting you walk with a day pack (5-6 kg). The service doesn't cover all stages — those entering/leaving high-mountain refugios don't allow it. We close it by specific logistics.

What pack weight if I DON'T use transfer?

12-14 kg loaded: layered clothing, warm layer, windbreaker, headlamp, B-rated boots, poles, sleeping liner (refugios don't provide sleeping bags), minimal washkit, daily water, snacks, phone with power bank. No main food (you get it at the refuge).

Can I do half the trek if I don't have 10 days?

Yes. Most-demanded options: Candanchú → Torla (5 stages, western Aragón + Ordesa section) or Torla → Salardú (5 stages, Posets-Maladeta + Aigüestortes section). Contact us to close whichever half you want.

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GR-11 Aragonese · 10 stages from Candanchú to Salardú across the Central Pyrenees

From 1290 € /person

GR-11 Aragonese · 10 stages from Candanchú to Salardú across the Central Pyrenees

What you'll experience

Candanchú → Sallent de Gállego → Respomuso → Bujaruelo

Bujaruelo → Torla → Góriz Refuge → Pineta

Pineta → Parzán → Estós Refuge

These → Cap de Llauset → Salardú

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