GR11 – Day 38. Vilallobent to Planoles

A high level traverse on the GR11. Difficult to accomplish as a day walk without adequate transport arrangements.

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The grade of this walk is VS/B, which means
VS – Very Strenuous: More than 800 metres ascent and/or more than 20km in length with steep, loose or heavily vegetated sections.
B – Less than half the route on rough ground.

Nearest town	Puigcerda
Directions to start	The C16 road leads almost from Barcelona N towards the French border. Once through the Cadi tunnel follow signs towards Puigcerda and then minor roads towards Vilallobent.
Start point (Lat/Long)	42.406333, 1.950860 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab)
Length (km)	23.00
Ascent (metres)	1180
Walking time (hours)	4.33
Total time (hours)	6.5
Recommendations or Restrictions	Long and demanding day. Author used taxi to Vilallobent to shorten the day by some 4km! (Otherwise 27km)