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Carros de Foc

Carros de Foc — the trail guide

The Carros de Foc is a 54.2 km trek in Spain, typically walked in 2-4 days, with 3786 m of total ascent. It rates Hard on our published rubric (70 m of gain per km, topping out at 2744 m).

The Carros de Foc ('Chariots of Fire') links all nine mountain refuges in Aigüestortes National Park. Glacial lakes, granite peaks, and pristine high mountain terrain characterize this popular Pyrenean challenge. Many attempt it as a trail running event, but hikers can take several days to savor Spain's finest alpine national park.

Quick facts

Distance54.2 km
Total ascent3786 m
Typical duration2-4 days
Difficulty (computed)Hard
Steepness70 m gain per km
High point2744 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 "Hard" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point 1880 m · high point 2744 m · 3786 m total ascent over 54.2 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 2203 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
Jan-2°-8°113 mm
Feb0°-7°90 mm
Mar0°-6°105 mm
Apr3°-4°100 mm
May7°-1°94 mm
Jun13°5°115 mm
Jul17°8°71 mm
Aug17°8°80 mm
Sep12°4°84 mm
Oct9°1°100 mm
Nov3°-4°100 mm
Dec1°-6°114 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Carros de Foc?

The Carros de Foc is 54.2 km, and most hikers complete it in 2-4 days. Total elevation gain is 3786 m.

How difficult is the Carros de Foc?

It rates Hard on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 70 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 2744 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 Carros de Foc 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 Carros de Foc?

In Spain. The route starts near 42.605, 0.877 — 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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