4 3-day routes through Catalonia
1) Mountains of Prades; 2) From Barcelona to La Mola; 3) The Montseny and Montnegre; 4) The Pla de l'Estany and the volcanic area of La Garrotxa.
A heavyweight backpack essential
Travelling isn't what it used to be, it's much better! Some people dream of paradisiacal beaches...
From up here
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Like life itself
We continue with the publication of the micro-stories of the FOURTH edition of the competition: Relatos de Altura,...
Are there any free refuges along the GR11?
Yes, along the route you will pass a good number of free refuges,...
Hand in hand
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Fastpacking: long-distance trail running and ultralight equipment come together
There is a special satisfaction in doing a route of several days running, driven by your...
3 via ferratas in the Catalan Pyrenees not to be missed
Vertical paths, equipped trails, via cordata, aerial trekking... etc. Via ferratas are all the rage...
Cima Abajo
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Trekking in the Alps
Trekking in the Alps Hiking in the Alps is immensely satisfying. Spectacular peaks that...
Sleeping bag storage guide: Mistakes that destroy insulation (and how to avoid them)
If you are one of those who sweat every gram of your backpack in the Transpirenaica or other...
Caught in the storm
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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...
Gorillas, a card game for climbing fun, launched
After the success of Cordadas, Muki Xogos launches a new card game to play with...
The Viceroy of the Pyrenees: The Silent Conquest of El Posets
The Posets, the second highest peak in the Pyrenees, was the last of the great Pyrenean peaks to be conquered.
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...
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.
The Orgi Forest: a natural treasure in Navarre
The Orgi Forest is a relict of the ancient humid oak groves that, 4000 years ago, covered the area and extended over a large part of Europe. Nowadays, they are a rarity on the Iberian Peninsula, and can only be found in a few valleys in Alava and Navarre.
Trekking and ascent of Toubkal in Morocco
Jbel Toubkal (4,167m), in Morocco, is the highest mountain in the Atlas Mountains and...
"Una cuadrilla de Legazpi", The Mountain Family
Surely, in the stories and anecdotes recounted in this book, many of you will be...
Lunch with a view
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