Place to visit
GR 11, Spain: what it is and when to go
A section of the Senda Pirenaica, the GR-11, which crosses the Pyrenees from sea to sea on the Spanish side. This sector leaves the Cerdanya from Saneja and climbs to the Engorgs hut, already in the lake country below the border. In a single day you go from an inhabited valley floor to the high mountains. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. 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, 131 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- National
- From
- Saneja
- To
- Refugi d'Engorgs
- Coordinates
- 42.46239, 1.82436
What you will see here
- The Engorgs lakes and the cirque around them
- The climb from the Cerdanya plain, with views over the valley
- The staffed Engorgs hut at the end of the stage
- Summer pastures and free-roaming livestock on the high ground
If you plan to sleep at Engorgs, book ahead: it fills up in August and at weekends.
What it is and where
GR 11 is a long-distance footpath in the Spanish Pyrenees in Spain.
Its coordinates are 42.46239, 1.82436; the nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN, Barcelona), 131 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Trail network
- National
- From
- Saneja
- To
- Refugi d'Engorgs
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.
Season from July to September. In spring there's snow on the cols and the streams run high; outside summer the hut may be unstaffed.
- JanPossible9:13
- FebPossible10:20
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:25
- JunBest time15:06
- JulPossible14:49
- AugPossible13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:32
- DecPossible8:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. 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
- Refugi de la FeixaMountains · Hiking765 m
- Roc RoigMountain in Spain1.6 km
- PeransaltMountain in Spain2.2 km
- Roca de ColomMountain in Spain2.4 km
- TC230 Refugi de la Feixa Puig Farinós Estany de MalniuHiking2.8 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 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54.
How do you get to GR 11?
The nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 131 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 Refugi de la Feixa, Roc Roig, Peransalt. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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