Guidebook detailing seven circular treks of 4-12 days in the beautiful Pyrenees. The varied routes cover both sides of the French-Spanish border and include both the High Pyrenees and the lower, more gentle mountains of the Basque Country and Catalonia. Variants are suggested for those wishing to shorten or extend the treks.
A guidebook to seven short treks of 4-12 days in the Pyrenees, covering both sides of the France-Spain border. Showcasing the region's spectacular scenery, the treks follow mountain paths, with boulder fields and easy scrambling on higher routes. Accommodation is available in mountain refuges and villages, though wild camping is also possible.
The routes range from 70 to 224km and are presented in day stages of between 7 and 33km (2-8 hours). They cover the Basque Country, Pic du Midi d'Ossau and the western Pyrenees, Vignemale and La Alta Ruta de los Perdidos, Réserve Naturelle de Néouvielle, Carros de Foc, Montagnes d'Ax and Les Pérics, and Puigmal and Canigou in Catalonia.
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Clear
route description
and
1:100,000 mapping
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Information on
accommodation and facilities
for each trek stage
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Access, maps
and
route variants and alternatives
for each trek
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Advice on
planning and preparation
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Optional detours to
climb neighbouring peaks
