Valle de Arán. The Complete Guide to Setting Up Your Base Camp and Exploring the Pyrenees
There are places you don't just visit, you live them. The Arán Valley is one of them...
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What is the highest point on the GR11?
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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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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Peak season in the Pyrenees: how mountain accommodation providers manage bookings efficiently
The Pyrenees attract millions of visitors each year, especially during the peak seasons of…
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Where can I find accommodation along the GR 11?
Along the route you will find shelters, hostels, campsites...
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3,500 calories without a cooker: the cold food system that Lau designed for the GR11.
There are conversations that start with a technical question and end up revealing an entire philosophy. This...
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Mountain Safety. How to minimise risks in canyons and caves.
When planning an activity, whether it is a canyon, cave, via ferrata, etc., we must...
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Ultramarathon runner Geert van Nispen is starting a record attempt over the 800 kilometres of the Camino Francés.
Van Nispen departs for the south of France on 4 April and will begin his...
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Tips for trekking in the Pyrenees: GR 11-Pyrenean Trail
Tips for tackling the GR 11 - Senda Pirenaica: GR-11 in stages vs. the Camino de Santiago and other routes, am I ready? how far should I (can I) go? and many more tips for planning your route.
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Camino de Santiago vs. GR11: why one is the gateway and the other is what lies behind
It's not that one is better. It's that they are different questions. I've seen it many...
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16 great trekking routes in Europe: from the Tour du Mont Blanc in the Alps to the Highlands in Scotland.
We know there are probably treks on this list that you've never heard of...
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You have been in the mountains for years. But are you ready to trek outside your home country?
You have been in the mountains for years. You know the Pyrenees inside out, you've slept in refuges...
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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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Stage 16: Bujaruelo - Góriz
Stage 16: Bujaruelo - Góriz GR11 / Stage 16: Bujaruelo - Góriz ↔️ Distance: 24,6 km📈....
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GR11 fastpacking style. Moving lightly in the Pyrenees from sea to sea
I wake up in the early hours of the morning. The world is still half asleep, but my legs are already...
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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...
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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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Exploring the Aragonese Pyrenees on horseback: an unforgettable experience
There are many ways to travel through the Pyrenees, but few manage to find its essence and...
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Down vs Synthetic: how to choose the best insulation for your trekking
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The journey continues when you return home: how to relive a trekking adventure
The journey ends when you come down the mountain, yes, but the experience does not. Anyone who has...
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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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Ultratraining
This article is an authorised translation of the original published by Geert van Nispen in his...
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Hiking routes in the Azores Islands
Lost in the middle of the Atlantic, the volcanic archipelago of the Azores surprises the traveller with its dreamlike landscapes and exuberant nature. A hiking paradise where it will be difficult to decide where to start. A good place to start is with these 7 routes through the Azores that we suggest below.
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Ultra running adventure: 50 ultras in 2026 as a gift to myself
Editorial: From Travesía Pirenaica, we are excited to share this adventure signed by Geert van Nispen, one of...
