The highest point of the GR11 | GR11 Ep. 03

  • Crossing the Pyrenees on the GR11climbing the Aneto and the Perdiguero during the crossing.
  • In this third episode of my trans-Pyrenean journey, I embark on the ascent of the three-thousanders, such as Monte Perdiguero or Aneto.I will reach the top of the Pyrenees at an altitude of 3404 metres. I also visit the alpine town of Benasqueand cross the border of Aragon to enter the Parque Natural de Aigües Tortes i Sant Maurici.

Quick Guide GR 11

with everything you need to know before undertaking the Pyrenean Path

Hello again! 👋 Today I bring you the third chapter of my series on the Pyrenean crossing. We are now in the heart of the Pyrenees, after 15 days of constant walking, always looking towards the Mediterranean and carrying everything we need in a heavy 65L backpack.

🎥 All episodes of the series
Crossing the Pyrenees on foot in 45 days | GR11 Ep. 01
Crossing Aragon through the Pyrenees | GR11 Ep. 02
The highest point of the GR11 | GR11 Ep. 03
Crossing Catalonia and Andorra via the PYRENEES | GR11 Ep. 04
Crossing the Pyrenees on foot in 44 days | GR11 Ep. 05

In this issue, I venture outside the official route of the GR11 I couldn't resist the temptation to climb some of the peaks when I was so close! And they are not long in coming: the episode begins with the ascent of the Red-legged retrieverThe route starts at the remote hut of Santa Ana, on the Estos Valley.

But the highlight is the climb to the Aneto from CoronasThe route takes you to the top of the Pyrenees and then back to the other side of the mountain range 🗻.

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And the adventure doesn't end here! I return to the red and white markers to cross the border with Catalonia and explore Aigüestortes and Sant Mauricias well as the alpine villages of the Pallars: Estaon, Guingueta and Tavascan. Finally, I decide to spend the night at an altitude of more than 2100 metres in the unguarded hut of BroateDon't miss this thrilling episode! 🏔️🎬

🔗 Useful links
📋 GR 11 Guide
🥾 Stages GR11 of the Episode:
(The author has left the official route of the GR 11 to ascend several tresmiles, the stages listed below are for information only).
Stage 18: Pineta Cirque - Parzán
Stage 19: Parzán - Biadós
Stage 20: Biadós - Bridge of San Jaime
Stage 20v (GR 11.2): Biadós - Ref. Ángel Orús
Stage 21v (GR 11.2): Ref. Ángel Orús - Bridge of San Jaime
Stage 21: San Jaime Bridge - Cap de Llauset Hut
Stage 21v (GR 11.5): Bridge of San Jaime - Refuge of La Renclusa
Stage 22v (GR 11.5): La Renclusa Hut - Cap de Llauset Hut
Stage 22: Ref. Cap de LLauset - Conangles
Stage 23: Conangles - La Restanca
Stage 24v (GR11.18): La Restanca - Colomers
Stage 25: Colomers - Ernest Mallafré
Stage 26: Ernest Mallafré - La Guingueta
Stage 27: La Guingueta - Estaón
Stage 28: Estaon - Tavascan