Very hardOut and backRoute on existing trails

Monteixo from Àreu

Out and back from Car park near Àreu to Monteixo (2,905 m). 7.9 km and +1,665 m of ascent in total, about 7 h 55 walking.

7.9 km
Distance
7 h 55
Time
+1,665 m
Ascent
2,890 m
Highest point

Elevation and surfaces

1,000 m1,500 m2,000 m2,500 m3,000 m0 km1.0 km2.0 km3.0 km
Car park near Àreu 1,224 mMonteixo 2,890 m3.9 km

Path types

  • Path3.6 km · 92 %
  • Track330 m · 8 %

Surfaces

  • Dirt3.2 km · 80 %
  • Unknown641 m · 16 %
  • Paved141 m · 4 %
Technical difficultyT2 · 3.0 kmFrom OpenStreetMap path data

Gear for this route

  • Hiking bootsAmazon
  • Trekking poles+1,665 m of climbingAmazon
  • HeadlampYou may finish in the darkAmazon
  • 25–35 l packA full day outAmazon
  • Hydration bladderMany hours on the moveAmazon

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Description

Start
Car park near Àreu, 1,224 m
Highest point
Monteixo, 2,890 m
Water
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Step by step

  1. km 0.0
    1,226 m    Àreu · Town
  2. km 3.9
    2,905 m    Monteixo · Peak

Traced over OpenStreetMap trails and not checked on the ground. Check trail conditions and the forecast before you go.

Crosses 8 routes

Other ways up Monteixo

Monteixo from Aparcament d'Aixeus5.9 km · +863 m · Out and back
Monteixo from la Farga15.3 km · +1,758 m · Out and back
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