Camí del sol

Parc Natural de l'Alt Pirineu, Catalunya, España

17.8 miles (28.7 km) · 7,008 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Camí del sol is a 17.8-mile loop route in Parc Natural de l'Alt Pirineu, Catalunya, España, gaining 7,008 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.1 miles gaining 3,588 feet at an average 24.5% grade. Only 25% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	17.8 mi (28.7 km)
Elevation gain	7,008 ft (2,136 m)
Average gain	393 ft per mile (74 m per km)
Longest climb	10.8 mi, 4,594 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	49.8%
Runnable	25% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	33%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	36%

Questions about Camí del sol

How much elevation gain does Camí del sol have?

Camí del sol has 7,008 ft (2,136 m) of elevation gain over 17.8 miles (28.7 km). That averages 393 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Camí del sol?

The difficulty score for Camí del sol is 19.5 of 100. That is harder than 90.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 25% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Camí del sol?

The longest climb on Camí del sol runs 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and gains 4,594 ft (1,400 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 49.8%.