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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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
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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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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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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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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How to choose a bag and mat for fastpacking (without overpacking)
In fastpacking, a good night's sleep is not a luxury, it's part of the performance. And yet, the...
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Aeroplane mode navigation: how not to get lost when you're light on your feet
In fastpacking there is a moment when you look at your mobile phone... and there is no reception. No...
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Fastpacking safety: the essentials for moving around on the loose
At fastpacking, security is not just another section, it is the invisible framework that allows you to...
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How to calculate paces and time in fastpacking (without cheating yourself)
In fastpacking, the problem is almost never the distance, it's the time. Affordable“ kilometres that are...
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From trekking to fastpacking: how to make the transition in 8 weeks (without breaking)
Hardly anyone starts with fastpacking. Normally you come from trekking. You like walking,...
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Walking fast without burning out: technique and cadence for better movement in the mountains
Walking fast is not running slow, and neither is it forcing yourself to keep a pace that is not...
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Sleeping fastpacking: tent, tarp or bivouac (what to really choose)
Sleeping in fastpacking is not a prize at the end of the day, it is a part of the...
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Mistakes in fastpacking: the most common mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Hardly anyone abandons a fastpacking route because they don't want to, but because of small mistakes,...
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Water in fastpacking: how to manage it well to move fast without overcharging
In fastpacking, water is a paradox: you need it all the time... but carrying too much water is a...
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Training for fastpacking: how to prepare your body to move fast without breaking down
The winner in fastpacking is not the one who runs the fastest, but the one who keeps up the pace for hours, who...
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Planning a fastpacking route: how to get it right to move fast without improvisation
The difference between a good fastpacking route and a bad one is usually not in the...
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Shoes for fastpacking: what really works (and what doesn't)
In fastpacking, footwear is not a detail, it is the decision that most influences how...
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Fastpacking food: what to eat to move fast without running on empty
In fastpacking, hunger doesn't come... it just shows up... and when it does, you're already late. A...
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Fastpacking backpacking: how to choose one to go fast without breaking your back
There is a moment on every route when the backpack is no longer invisible....
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🎬 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
Jordi Corominas needs no introduction, he has just received the honorary Piolet d'Or, an award...
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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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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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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...
