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Travessa dels 3 Refugis

Travessa dels 3 Refugis — the trail guide

The Travessa dels 3 Refugis is a 52.0 km trek in Spain, typically walked in 2-3 days, with 3404 m of total ascent. It rates Hard on our published rubric (65 m of gain per km, topping out at 2721 m).

The Travessa dels 3 Refugis connects three mountain huts in the Catalan Pyrenees near the Núria Valley. This accessible introduction to Pyrenean trekking passes glacier-carved lakes, alpine meadows, and panoramic ridgelines. Good paths and staffed refuges make it an excellent first multi-day mountain hike for developing hikers.

Quick facts

Distance52.0 km
Total ascent3404 m
Typical duration2-3 days
Difficulty (computed)Hard
Steepness65 m gain per km
High point2721 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 1139 m · high point 2721 m · 3404 m total ascent over 52.0 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 1195 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
Jan57 mm
Feb57 mm
Mar10°85 mm
Apr13°120 mm
May16°146 mm
Jun20°12°171 mm
Jul24°15°100 mm
Aug24°15°110 mm
Sep19°11°123 mm
Oct16°108 mm
Nov11°76 mm
Dec36 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Travessa dels 3 Refugis?

The Travessa dels 3 Refugis is 52.0 km, and most hikers complete it in 2-3 days. Total elevation gain is 3404 m.

How difficult is the Travessa dels 3 Refugis?

It rates Hard on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 65 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 2721 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 Travessa dels 3 Refugis 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 Travessa dels 3 Refugis?

In Spain. The route starts near 42.353, 2.167 — 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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