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Canfranc Oeste a Través De Las Tierras Del País Vasco, Navarra, Aragón, Principado De Andorra Y Cataluña El GR 11 Senda Pirenaica recorre la cordillera pirenaica de este a Canfranc oeste a través de las tierras del País Vasco, Navarra, Aragón, Principado de Andorra y Cataluña. El tramo aragonés del GR 11 surca Llanos del Hospital GR 11.5 GR 11 el corazón del Pirineo, al pie de sus más emblemáticas cumbres, Punta Las Olas Huesca acercándonos a la alta montaña en todos sus matices. La espléndida Refugio La Mina Refugio Puente de Refugio de La Renclusa Ref. Cap Refugio de Zuriza Tacheras Ref. Lizara Candanchú Anglasé Sallent Ref. Respomuso Ref. Bachimaña Ref. Casa de Piedra Ref. Bujaruelo Ordesa Parzán de Viadós Baserca riqueza de su medio natural, el cobijo de los refugios de montaña, el de Estós San Jaime de Llauset Conangles Zaragoza HUESCA magnetismo de sus parajes, la tradición preservada en cada uno de GR 11 Torla GR 11 GR 11.1 GR 11.1 Broto GR 11.2 Enlace GR 11/GR 18 Pineta Teruel sus valles… se muestran a los ojos del caminante con toda su Refugio Senarta Presa de Llauset Oza Ref. Gabardito Canfranc C. Estación Enlace GR 15 de Góriz Refugio de Ángel Orús intensidad y sublime belleza. Bordas de Nestuí El tramo aragonés cuenta con 3 variantes principales: el GR 11.1, que rodea por la cara sur Sierra Bernera (Bisaurín); el GR 11.2 circunvala la cara sur del Posets y el GR 11.5 por la cara norte del Aneto. Castillo Dolmen Zona de escalada GR 11, the Pyrenean Way, runs through the Pyrenean mountain range from east to N west through the lands of the Basque Country, Navarre, Aragon, the Principality of Andorra Arquitectura militar Lago, ibón Paso equipado and Catalonia. The Aragonese section of GR 11 furrows the heart of the Pyrenees, at the foot (torres/fuertes fusileros) Collado Mirador of its most emblematic summits, taking us closer to the high mountain in its full range of Arquitectura tradicional Paraje de interés natural nuances. The splendid richness of its natural environment, the shelter of its mountain refuges, Puente the magnetism of its landscapes, the tradition preserved in each of its valleys… is shown to the eyes of the hiker in all its intensity and sublime beauty. SERVICIOS The Aragonese section has 3 main 3 bypasses: GR 11.1, which goes around the south face of Sierra Bernera (Bisaurín); GR 11.2 circumvents the south face of El Posets and GR 11.5 on the Oficina de turismo Albergue Centro de salud north face of the Aneto. Aparcamiento Turismo rural Farmacia Estación Internacional Hotel Estación de esquí de fondo Camping Gran Recorrido GR 11 Estación de esquí alpino Refugio guardado Gran Recorrido GR 11.1 Centro de interpretación Refugio no guardado Restaurante Cabaña refugio Bar Canfranc-Canfranc Estación Anglasé (conexión GR 11) GR 11.1 Tras atravesar la calle principal de Canfranc, el GR 11.1 se dirige hacia la Estación cruzando el Puen de Arriba, desde donde el viejo Camino de Santiago (GR 65.3) remonta el valle siguiendo un precioso itinerario que atraviesa bosques y antiguos huertos hasta llegar a Canfranc Estación. Al norte de esta localidad, el recorrido prosigue cruzando la boca del túnel ferroviario para tomar, a la derecha, el puente de Roldán. Enseguida, un sendero discurre entre pastizales bajo el fuerte militar de Coll de Ladrones. Acercándose al cauce del río Aragón, el camino alcanza la pista que da acceso al antiguo camping de Canal Roya. Unas escaleras y un tramo de senda conectan con otra pista que se adentra en el valle de Canal Roya. En este punto remata la variante GR 11.1, alcanzando el trazado principal del GR 11. Lo hace en la "Etapa 4 Candanchú - Sallent de Gállego" , localidades de las que dista 2,5 km y 21 km respectivamente. After crossing the main street of Canfranc, GR 11.1 heads toward the Station crossing Puen de Arriba, from where the old Road to Santiago (GR 65.3) goes up the valley following a beautiful itinerary that runs through forests and old farmlands until arriving at Canfranc Station. To the north of this locality, the route continues, crossing the mouth of the rail tunnel to take Roldán Bridge, on the right. Soon, a footpath runs through pastureland below the military fort of Coll de Ladrones. Approaching the course of the Aragon River, the road reaches the trail that gives access to the old Canal Roya camping site. Some stairs and a stretch of path connect to another trail that enters Canal Roya Valley. At this point the variant GR 11.1 ends, reaching the main route of GR 11. This is at "Stage 4 Candanchú - Sallent de Gállego", localities at a distance of 2,5 km and 21 km, respectively. Canfranc-Collado del Bozo- Refugio de Lizara GR 11.1 El GR 11.1 hacia Lizara sale de Canfranc al sur del pueblo, donde cruza la carretera y toma un antiguo camino que asciende hacia el bosque. Describiendo numerosas lazadas alcanza la pista cerca de la Realiza: Fuente de los Abetazos. Siguiendo la pista llega a la majada de Gabardito (caseta refugio no guardado). Ya por senda sigue ascendiendo, dando paso a praderas más amplias, y pasa junto a las mallatas de Lecherín Bajo y Alto antes de llegar al refugio militar Lopez Huici. Desde allí, flanquea el collado Rigüelo, baja al valle homónimo y rodea el Zerro Peñarruaba con buenas vistas sobre las planas y valle de Igüer. Siguiendo en dirección noroeste alcanza la plana de Izagra (dolmen) y a continuación asciende al collado d'o Bozo. Desde ANGLASÉ ahí ya sólo queda bajar hasta el refugio de Lizara pasando por la caseta de Napazal y llanos de Lizara. CANFRANC (conexión GR 11) 2000 m MIDE es un sistema de comunicación entre excursionistas GR 11.1 to Lizara comes out of Canfranc to the south of the village, where it crosses the road and takes CANFRANC-CANFRANC ESTACIÓN- para valorar y expresar las exigencias técnicas y físicas de los GR 11.1 an old road which ascends to the forest. Winding many times, it reaches the trail near the Fountain of Los Abetazos. 1900 ANGLASÉ (conexión GR 11) recorridos. Su objetivo es unificar las apreciaciones sobre la Canfranc dificultad de las excursiones para permitir a cada practicante Following the trail, it comes to Majada de Gabardito (unguarded refuge hut). It continues ascending on a path, 1800 Estación Horario / Time 2 h 20 min La Torraza una mejor elección. Valoración de 1 a 5 puntos, de menos a giving way to larger meadows, and passes by the Mallatas Lecherín Bajo y Alto before arriving at the Lopez Huici más. military refuge. From there, it flanks Rigüelo mountain pass, goes down to the valley of the same name and goes 1700 Desnivel (+) / Accumulated altitude 436 m around Peñarruaba Hill with good views over the plains and Igüer Valley. Continuing to the northwest, it reaches Desnivel (-) / Accumulated altitude 91 m 1600 MIDE is a system of communication between hikers to value and Izagra Plain (dolmen) and then ascends to D’o Bozo mountain pass. From there, there is only descent to Lizara Distancia / Distance 7,8 km express the technical and physical demands of the journeys. Its Refuge, passing by the Napazal hut and Lizara Plains. 1500 objective is to unify the evaluations regarding the difficulty of Tipo de vía / Type of path Travesía, trek 1400 the excursions to allow each hiker to make a better choice. Evaluation of 1 to 5 points, from fewer to more. severidad del medio 1300 severity of the environment 1 orientación en el itinerario Más información / more information: 2 1200 orientation www.montanasegura.com dificultad 1100 terrain underfoot 2 esfuerzo necesario 2 // Collado de Rigüelo y refugio López Huici 1000 effort required * Condiciones de verano, sin nieve, tiempos estimados según criterio MIDE, Respeta la naturaleza y el medio rural por el que 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7,8 km sin paradas, recorrido completo. Marcas de seguimiento del sendero de Gran Recorrido camines. Marks to follow the long-distance path Show respect for nature and the environment. [email protected] CANFRANC REF. LIZARA Planifica tu viaje y avisa a dónde vas. Ref. militar Collado Rigüelo Collado López Huici d’o Bozo 2100 m Continuidad de sendero Cambio de dirección Dirección equivocada Plan your trip and let someboody know where you are Continuity trail Change of direction Wrong direction Mallata CANFRANC-COLLADO DEL BOZO- going. Lecherín Cab. Napazal GR 11.1 2000 REFUGIO DE LIZARA Bajo Plana de Izagra Utiliza calzado adecuado y llévate el equipo necesario 1900 Horario / Time 7 h 10 min // Los Lecherines desde el camino para la excursión (teléfono, agua, etc.). 1800 Desnivel (+) / Accumulated altitude 1369 m Use adequate footwear and be prepared (take drinking Mallata Gabardito water, a mobile telephone, etc). 1700 Desnivel (-) / Accumulated altitude 901 m Distancia / Distance 17,8 km Aunque el itinerario está señalizado, no olvides tomar 1600 algunas precauciones, pues la señalización puede Tipo de vía / Type of path Travesía, trek haber sufrido daños. Un mapa de la zona siempre 1500 ayuda. severidad del medio // Vista de Canfranc y del valle desde el camino a Gabardito 1400 severity of the environment 3 Although the paths are signalled, remember to take a orientación en el itinerario map of the area. 1300 orientation 2 dificultad 2 1200 terrain underfoot Recuerda que está prohibido encender fuego. esfuerzo necesario 4 1100 effort required Remember that the lighting of fire is strictly prohibited. * Condiciones de verano, sin nieve, tiempos estimados según criterio MIDE, Ante cualquier emergencia 1000 sin paradas, recorrido completo.
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