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Estels del Sud

Estels del Sud — the trail guide

The Estels del Sud is a 100.3 km trek in Spain, typically walked in 2-3 days, with 4516 m of total ascent. It rates Moderate on our published rubric (45 m of gain per km, topping out at 1241 m).

The Estels del Sud explores the rugged limestone mountains of southern Catalonia, one of the Iberian Peninsula's wildest corners. Iberian ibex, golden eagles, and pristine forests characterize this little-known range. The circuit passes remote refuges and offers spectacular views across the Ebro Delta to the Mediterranean.

Quick facts

Distance100.3 km
Total ascent4516 m
Typical duration2-3 days
Difficulty (computed)Moderate
Steepness45 m gain per km
High point1241 m
CountrySpain
RegionSpain

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Moderate" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point 290 m · high point 1241 m · 4516 m total ascent over 100.3 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 557 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan11°4°54 mm
Feb13°5°27 mm
Mar16°7°59 mm
Apr18°8°68 mm
May23°12°44 mm
Jun28°17°36 mm
Jul32°20°23 mm
Aug31°20°21 mm
Sep25°16°51 mm
Oct22°13°70 mm
Nov15°8°60 mm
Dec13°5°35 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Estels del Sud?

The Estels del Sud is 100.3 km, and most hikers complete it in 2-3 days. Total elevation gain is 4516 m.

How difficult is the Estels del Sud?

It rates Moderate on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 45 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 1241 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

Can this climate table tell me when the Estels del Sud is open or safe?

No. The table contains historical ERA5 averages, not a forecast or a report of snow, flooding, fire, closures or route condition. Check the responsible land manager and a current local forecast before departure.

Where is the Estels del Sud?

In Spain. The route starts near 40.831, 0.181 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.

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