Circular route via the Puerto de Canal Roya
This is a circular route that follows existing paths. The descent follows a track that sometimes disappears, but is never far away. Just look out for the cairns. There are also herds of cows and sheep (watch out for the Ppatous).
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.58 mi -
Average duration: 3h 25 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,516 ft -
Descent: - 1,493 ft -
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Highest point: 7,244 ft -
Lowest point: 5,709 ft
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Country:
Spain
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Area: Pyrenees -
City:
Sallent de Gállego -
Start/End: N 42.802948° / W 0.416821° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 1547OT, 1547OTR, 1647OT, 1647OTR -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 5,830 ft
- S/E : mi 4.58 - alt. 5,830 ft
This route passes through a protected area, which may be subject to special regulations:
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