The highest point of the GR11 is the Senda de Camille.
What is the highest point on the GR11? In this short article, we review the 17 places where the route surpasses the symbolic barrier of 2,500 metres.
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Inspirational biographies: Anne Lister, the first to climb the Vignemale
To speak of the first official ascent of the Pique Longue (7 August 1838) is to speak of Lady Lister, the Prince de la Moskowa and the role played by the guides on this controversial first ascent, in particular Henri Cazaux and Jean-Pierre Charles.
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9 winter ascents in the Pyrenees to "easy three-thousanders".
From Orhi to Canigó, from late autumn to early summer, the Pyrenees offer 300 kilometres of uninterrupted snow-capped peaks.
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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...
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Trekking and ascent of Toubkal in Morocco
Jbel Toubkal (4,167m), in Morocco, is the highest mountain in the Atlas Mountains and...
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How to use Wikiloc: basic and advanced features (2025)
Wikiloc is one of the best applications available for discovering new hiking routes,...
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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.
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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?
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Saioa (1,418m) from Lantz via Loiketa (1,138m), Algorrieta (1,160m), Okolin (1,360m), Zuriain (1,411m) and Iturrondo (1,340m).
Saioa is one of the main peaks of the Navarrese mountains. It is the highest in the Baztan valley and the highest in the group of mountains between the Velate and Artesiaga passes. Its dominant position and proximity to Pamplona make it a much-loved and much-visited summit.
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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.
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Peña Blanca (2,536m), Peña Parda (2,661m) and Peña Telera (2,762m) from Lacuniacha.
Circular ascent (figure of eight) to Peña Blanca, Peña Parda and Peña Telera. Distance: 15,7kms; Altitude: 2.030m; Time: 9-11h; Difficulty: climbing Iº and steep terrain.
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Urkulu, Txangoa, Astobizkar, Ortzanzurieta and more, from the Orbaizeta Arms Factory.
Circular route starting at the Orbaizeta Arms Factory and covering the whole range of peaks that surround the Txangoa ravine: Urkulu, Bentarte, Leitzarateka, Txangoa, Menditxipi, Astobizkar, Burregieta, Mendimotx, Ortzanzurieta and Murukoa.
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Peñamellera (764 m) from Bores
Ascent to Pica de Peñamellera (764 m) from Bores.
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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...
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The Cascades trail in Cauterets.
The Waterfall Trail or Sentier des Cascades, near Cauterets, is one of the most...
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Balaitous: two centuries since the first ascent.
6th August 1825. First ascent of the Balaitous by the geodesists, officers of the French army, Pierre Peytier and Michel Hossard.
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Las Cainejas, 90 years since the first female ascent of the Urriellu.
The Cainejas, Maria Isabel Pérez Pérez and Teófila Gao Pérez. 90 years since the first female ascent of the Urriellu, or Naranjo de Bulnes.
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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.
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Musales (2.653m) from La Sarra reservoir
Ascent of Musales from La Sarra reservoir. Ascent via the Sancha Collons fold, Ibonciecho and Forqueta Ibonciecho; descent via Forqueta Ibonciecho, Respomuso reservoir and refuge and Aguas Limpias ravine.
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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+).
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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.
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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.
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Ferrata de la Zapatilla and chasm of Tortiellas
The equipped path to the Zapatilla and the descent through the Tortiellas chasm is a highly recommended activity in a high mountain environment, ideal for beginners on this type of route.
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❓We are looking for this place #186
We continue the challenge! Each week we are looking for a place in the Pyrenees. Looking at the picture and with the help of the clues, are you able to find the place we are looking for?
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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.
