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How do I prepare myself physically for the GR11?
Trans-Pyrenees

How do I prepare myself physically for the GR11?

Any of the Trans-Pyrenean routes, those that cross the Pyrenees from sea to sea, to...

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📰 The top mountaineering and mountain news of the week

In the Weekly Bulletin we include a section in which we select the weekly news and...

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Junko Tabei
Protagonists / Characters

Junko Tabei: the pioneer who broke glass ceilings on the world's summits

As part of Women's Week, we remember Junko Tabei, whose 50th birthday was...

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The Pyrenees in motorhome and camper van
Pyrenees

The Pyrenees in motorhome and camper van

Practical tips for touring the Pyrenees by motorhome. Tips from other travellers, essential places and the regulations to bear in mind.

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Mountain repair equipment
Mountain

Survival kit for your equipment: on-the-road fixes and home maintenance hacks

Trekking is unforgiving: a broken zip, a peeled sole or an open seam can be...

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Cola de Caballo, Ordesa / Photo: Pedro Sanz (Unsplash)
Pyrenees | Lifestyle

Discover the most photographed corners of the Pyrenees

The Pyrenees are a mosaic of epic landscapes, where every corner seems designed for your...

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Stob a'Choin, Lochearnhead, UK / Photo: Vishnu Prasad (Unsplash)
Clothing

Stay dry on the trail: tips for hiking in the rain

Tips for hiking in the rain: what to wear, where to camp, how to avoid the risk of falling and hypothermia.

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🎬 Selection: 12 mountain and mountaineering films and documentaries
Films

🎬 Selection: 12 mountain and mountaineering films and documentaries

Don't miss the best films and documentaries on mountaineering and alpinism.

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Jordi Corominas The legend who conquered K2 and the heart of world mountaineering
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Jordi Corominas: The legend who conquered K2 and the heart of world mountaineering

Jordi Corominas needs no introduction, he has just received the honorary Piolet d'Or, an award...

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How to make a coffee in the open air. Amatter Coffee at the Ullíbarri-Gamboa reservoir. Photo: Eduardo Azcona
Feeding

How to make the perfect coffee in the open air: 6 ways of the best baristas

Depending on the weight you can carry on your back, your tastes or the time you can devote to the preparation of coffee, you can opt for different ways of preparation. Here are 5 ways to prepare coffee comfortably when you go camping.

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Trekking Baztan-Bidasoa / Photo: Eduardo Azcona
Pyrenees

Touring the valleys of Baztan-Bidasoa: Navarre overlooking the sea

The Atlantic Navarre, the humid one, of evergreen valleys and lush forests. A land of noblemen,...

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Descent of the Taillón towards the Rolando Gap / Photo: Eduardo Azcona
Routes

Ascents and routes in Ordesa - Monte Perdido - Gavarnie

Europe's highest limestone massif culminates at an altitude of 3,348 metres at the...

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GR 11. Lac Long, on the right the Tuc de Ratera.
Trans-Pyrenees

How many days does it take to do the GR 11?

The number of days or stages into which you divide the GR11 - Senda Pirenaica will depend on...

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Hikers in the Ordesa Valley. Behind Monte Perdido and the Pico de Añisclo or Soum de Ramond / Photo: Travesía Pirenaica
Pyrenees

🥾 Routes in the Aragonese Pyrenees, the high mountains and valleys

🥾 Routes in the Aragonese Pyrenees, the high mountains and valleys For mountaineers...

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Ibones de Anayet, with Anayet Peak in the background / Photo: Marisa (Instagram: @marisagarlo)
Pyrenees

Routes to Ibones del Pirineo

The lakes change their appearance depending on the time of year: covered with ice...

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Camping with a tent on the GR11, Eastern Pyrenees
Trans-Pyrenees

Is it possible to do the GR11 with a tent?

Carrying a tent will make us, above all, gain in autonomy and...

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Yo-Yo Pyrenees: The round-trip challenge in the Pyrenees
Trans-Pyrenees

Yo-Yo Pyrenees: The round-trip challenge in the Pyrenees

The Pyrenees Yo-Yo consists of crossing the Pyrenees mountain range from one end to the...

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Baiau or Josep Maria Montfort hut, at the foot of the GR11
Trans-Pyrenees

Are there any free refuges along the GR11?

Yes, along the route you will pass a good number of free refuges,...

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Circular routes in the Pyrenees
Routes

Pyrenean hikes: Discover the most emblematic circular trekking routes in the Pyrenees

Quick guide to TREKKING SEVERAL DAYS in the Pyrenees with everything you need to know before...

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fkt GR 11
Trans-Pyrenees

What is the FKT on the GR11?

Over the last few weeks we have been following the GR-11 best time attempt in the...

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Road to the pass of Tebarray
Trans-Pyrenees

Is it necessary to carry an ice axe and crampons for the GR11?

At the beginning of June, depending on the season, there may be numerous snow-capped hills in...

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Transpirenaca by bike / Photo: Marek Piwnicki (Unsplash)
Trans-Pyrenees

Is it possible to cycle the GR11?

No, not at all. The Trans-Pyrenees mountain bike route goes further south,...

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Signposting of the GR 11 - Senda Pirenaica (Pyrenean Route)
Trans-Pyrenees

Is the GR11 well signposted?

Yes, the GR11 is an approved long-distance footpath, marked with red paint...

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Where can I find accommodation along the GR 11?
Trans-Pyrenees

Where can I find accommodation along the GR 11?

Along the route you will find shelters, hostels, campsites...

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ARP High Pyrenean Route History, route and advice
Trans-Pyrenees

Alta Ruta Pirenaica (ARP): History, Route and Tips for an Exceptional Crossing

Do you want to know a little more about the Alta Ruta Pirenaica (ARP)? This article is going to be an update on this trans-Pyrenean trekking route in the Pyrenees.

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13 ski touring routes in the Pyrenees

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Final part of the winter ascent of Monte Perdido / Photo: Eduardo Azcona
9 winter ascents in the Pyrenees to "easy three-thousanders".

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Snowshoeing routes in the Pyrenees. Towards the Refuge of Pombi
13 snowshoe trails in the Pyrenees

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💪 Physical preparation for a high altitude mountain route by Travesia.

The steep slopes and the transit of high mountain terrain in inaccessible places make the preparation of this type of route very special.

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Growing up together in the mountain by Eduardo Azcona

The value of sharing adventures, experiences and horizons

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