Place to visit
GR 11, Spain: what it is and when to go
The Senda Pirenaica is the GR-11, the long-distance trail that crosses the Spanish Pyrenees from sea to sea, from Cap de Creus to the Bay of Biscay. It's walked in stages, and hardly anyone does it all in one go. It's waymarked with the white and red GR markings. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Long-distance footpath in the Spanish Pyrenees · Hiking
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- BCN Barcelona, 151 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- National
- From
- Punta de Cap de Creus
- To
- el Port de la Selva
- Coordinates
- 42.33168, 3.26213
What you will see here
- The Mediterranean start at Cap de Creus and El Port de la Selva
- The high section through Aragon and Catalonia, between huts and passes
- The Navarrese valleys and the descent towards the Bay of Biscay
- The chain of staffed huts that lets you go without a tent
In July and August the huts on the central section fill up: book your places in advance and string the stages together on fixed dates.
What it is and where
GR 11 is a long-distance footpath in the Spanish Pyrenees in Spain.
Its coordinates are 42.33168, 3.26213; the nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN, Barcelona), 151 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- National
- From
- Punta de Cap de Creus
- To
- el Port de la Selva
It is one of the Hiking places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit GR 11 is April to June and September to October.
The high sections are passable from summer to early autumn; with snow, the cols call for gear and experience. The ends, on the Mediterranean and the Bay of Biscay, can be walked almost all year.
- JanPossible9:14
- FebPossible10:21
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:24
- JunBest time15:05
- JulPossible14:48
- AugPossible13:43
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:33
- DecPossible8:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- GR 92Hiking trail in Spain3.6 km
- Far de cap de CreusLighthouse in Spain4.6 km
- Celler Martín FaixóWinery4.7 km
- Platja de PortlligatBeach in Cadaquès, Costa Brava, Catalonia, Spain4.7 km
- Salvador Dalí House MuseumCultural property in Cadaqués, Spain4.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Vía de la Plata: ancient commercial and pilgrimage path
- French Way: pilgrims' way, part of Santiago Way
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- Northern Way: cultural property in Municipios del Camino, Spain
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
Every Spain place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is GR 11?
It is a long-distance footpath in the Spanish Pyrenees in Spain.
When is the best time to visit GR 11?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55.
How do you get to GR 11?
The nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 151 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have GR 92, Far de cap de Creus, Celler Martín Faixó. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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