GR11 – Day 44. Albanya to Macanet de Cabrenys

A practical traverse between towns on the GR11 with some interesting features on the way, but outstanding views.

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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	Albanya
Directions to start	From Figueres just to the E of the AP7 motorway in Catalunya, take the N11 N out of the town and then in Els Hostallets take the GI510 as far as Terrades and then the GI511 to Albanya.
Start point (Lat/Long)	42.305998, 2.722083 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab)
Length (km)	18.50
Ascent (metres)	1060
Walking time (hours)	3.75
Total time (hours)	5.5
Recommendations or Restrictions	None