The 11 best mountain books in Pyrenean literature
This week we bring you a careful selection of mountain books set in the Pyrenees. Ten books that you can't miss in your Pyrenean library.
Chinebral de Gamueta (2,329m) from Linza.
The Chinebral de Gamueta is an ideal mountain for beginners in the Pyrenees. This circular route climbs up the usual route of the Paso del Caballo and Paso del Oso and descends through the Barranco de Gamueta ravine.
6 places to enjoy the autumn in the Central System
The Sistema Central is a paradise in autumn. Discover these 6 places to enjoy the dry leaves and the colours that dress the beech, oak and chestnut forests, among others, at this time of year.
The best treks and climbs in Africa
Africa can be a great trekking and mountain destination if you know where to go. Discover the best treks and climbs across the continent.
Cascade d'Enfer, at the headwaters of the Lys valley
The Cascade d'Enfer, 11 km from Bagneres de Luchon, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in...
The highest peak in each province.
Climbing the highest peak in each province is one of those challenges that many of us have set ourselves at some time or another.
Circular route in the Irati Forest: Akerreria and Malgorra from the Houses of Irati
We are going on a route to the heart of Irati, one of the largest and most important beech and...
Ascent of D'Acher Castle (2,384m) from Oza Bridge
The Château D'Acher, in the Parc Naturel des Vallées Occidentales, is one of the must-see climbs in this part of the Pyrenees.
Chemin de la Mature, the Way of the Masts
Chemin de la Mature: the path carved out of the rock over the Gorges d'Enfer and the Sescoué gorge. Discover it with this beautiful circular route.
In the footsteps of Norbert: an underground glacier in the Casteret Ice Grotto
The Casteret Frozen Grotto, in the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, is one of the last caves with fossil ice in the Pyrenees.
Pienzu (1,160 m) from Casa Julia. Sierra del Sueve (Asturias).
Ascent passing the Babú, Sellón and Cuetu les Duernes peaks and descent via the Beluenzu pass, the Bustaco and the Biescona or Riega de Toya beech forest.
The 10 most beautiful mountains in the Pyrenees
The 10 most beautiful mountains in the Pyrenees, a difficult choice, because how do you measure the beauty of a mountain?
Peña Forca (2,391m) and Rincón de Alano (2,357m) from the Puente de Oza bridge.
The Peña Forca, together with the Rincón de Alano and the Lenito peaks, form an impressive cirque of towers and limestone walls that jut out to the west of the Selva de Oza, and which form the finishing touch to the elongated Sierra de los Alanos.
The legend of the Rolando Gap
The Rolando or Roland Gap, in the Monte Perdido massif, is a...
How to use Wikiloc: basic and advanced features (2024)
Wikiloc is one of the best applications available for discovering new hiking routes,...
What are the differences between the GR11, the High Pyrenean Route and the GR10?
The GR11, the GR10 and the ARP/HRP are three routes that cross the Pyrenees from...
Exploring lonely peaks: Western Valleys of the Pyrenees
Our Pyrenees hide an endless number of mountains where you can find solitude in the middle of the wilderness, and there are hundreds, if not thousands, of peaks that are rarely climbed. Here are the essential ones in the Western Valleys.
Discover this hidden gem of the Benasque Valley: Route to Ibonet de Batisielles
The hike to the ibonet de Batisielles following the S3 path is one of the best known routes in the Benasque Valley. A magical place where you can relax and let time pass.
Is it safe to do the GR 11 route alone?
Yes, many people complete the GR11 on their own, although it is always safer to be accompanied by a...
Peña Retona (2.770m), Puerto Rico (2.753m), Pabellón (2.707m), Petruso (2.198m) and Punta d'Icún (2.141m) from Acumuer
Very long and steep circular route to the westernmost peaks of the...
Easy" three-thousanders in the Pyrenees
The Pyrenees have 217 peaks over 3,000 metres, of which 126 are easy, i.e. they are graded F or F+.
The GRP of Andorra: the tour of a whole country
The GRP of Andorra is one of the most fascinating multi-day circular routes in the Pyrenees. A circular route of 7 stages, 115 kilometres and 9000m.
Vignemale from Bujaruelo. Ascent via the Moskowa corridor and the Lady Lyster pass and the crown route (8 three-thousanders).
Ascent of the Vignemale via the Moskowa corridor and the col de Lady Lyster and the route of the ridges. In total 8 three-thousanders (2 days; 17-18h; 28 kms; +/- 2550m; PD+).
How to choose the size of your hiking shoes
Choosing the right size for your mountain shoes depends on several details that you should consider. From the choice and placement of the socks, to the space of the foot inside the boot, to the way you lace them up.
Solo es Andar. We interviewed Sergi Latorre.
The GR11 is a path of more than 800 km that crosses the Pyrenees from Cape Higuer, in the Cantabrian Sea, to Cap de Creus, in the Mediterranean.
