Where can I find accommodation along the GR 11?

The types of accommodation are very varied, as you will have seen. 

Mountain refuges in storage

For those who are new to the mountains, it should be said that mountain huts have a different way of working to a hotel. Normally we can choose half board, which includes dinner and breakfast. At these times, we usually help in the collection of dishes or in the preparation of the table, which is always shared with other groups. The guard is more than a hotel worker, he/she is the one who makes sure that everything runs smoothly, provides information, assists in case of mishaps, and a whole lot more. It is a profession that is not only very vocational, but also very special. 

• Features: provide beds, blankets and meals. They usually have basic services such as showers and electricity. But we must not lose sight of the fact that, as we said before, they are not hotels and as a general rule they are located in inaccessible places, so we must appreciate what they have to offer. Some of them have large rooms with bunk beds, although the latest refuges that have been built in the Pyrenees are more like mountain hotels with small rooms, such as the Ibones de Bachimaña Refuge or the Cap de Llauset Refuge. 
• Reservations: During the high season, it is essential to book in advance. Most refuges have online booking systems. For example, if you are coming to Góriz in high season, book months in advance. 

Free mountain refuges

• Features: These constructions may be more or less comfortable, in better or worse condition, and may range from small shepherds' huts to huts owned by a forestry entity or municipality. In many cases they are maintained thanks to the disinterested action of individuals and groups. Their condition can vary greatly with the passage of time (the mere fact that a group has passed by and vandalised them can truncate our chances of spending the night comfortably).

Hostels

• Features: basic accommodation, they are cheaper than hostels or hotels. They usually have shared dormitories and common services.
• Reservations: reservations are recommended, especially in high season (depending on the area).

Hotels and hostels

I do not think there is any need for further information here.

Camping sites and campsites

• Features: designated tent camping sites. They usually have basic services such as toilets and showers. We can also consider camping areas around refuges such as Góriz, which have their own regulations. Another casuistry can be rural lodgings that have an area with a camping option (an example of this can be found at Cabanya de Beget).
• Regulations: In many nature parks, camping is only allowed in designated areas. Check local regulations. On campsites it goes without saying that this does not apply. 

Bivouac

• Characteristics: sleeping outdoors without a tent, only with a sleeping bag and insulation.
• Regulations: Legislation depends on each autonomous community. In natural and national parks it is permitted in certain areas, but subject to specific regulations to protect the natural environment. You can consult the article we have prepared exclusively to talk about the bivouac options along the GR11.