The GR10 Trail

This guidebook explores the long-distance GR10 trek across the French Pyrenees from Atlantic to Mediterranean. This 866km (538 mile) classic walk takes a lower route than the more arduous Pyrenean High Route. The route takes about 50 days to complete, and is described in the guidebook in 50 day stages, all with mapping and route profiles, but this guide also divides it into sections conveniently tackled in a fortnight's holiday, with details of accommodation and transport. The GR10 runs along the northern, French flank of the Pyrenees from Hendaye on the west coast through the mountains of the Pays Basque, Barn and Hautes Pyrnes to Luchon. From here it continues generally in an easterly direction to pass the sparsely populated Arige, then across the Pyrnes Orientales to end on the Mediterranean coast at Banyuls-sur-Mer. The guidebook also provides plenty of practical information on preparation, itinerary planning and provides details on what to expect on the GR10 for walkers. There are also details on the many places of interest, towns, villages and sights along the way, including an ascent of Pic du Midi d'Ossau.

Auteur

Paul Lucia explored the Pyrenees for many years and became an acknowledged expert on the region. The majestic and diverse mountains caught his imagination, and he visited with his whole family as well as with interested friends. His guides reflect his enthusiasm for the Pyrenees, and will inspire many future visitors. Paul passed away on 6 July 2007, a few weeks after visiting the Pyrenees for the last time.

Contenu

Day 1: Hendaye - Olhette Day 2: Olhette - Ainhoa Day 3: Ainhoa - Bidarray Day 4: Bidarray - St-étienne-de-Bagorry Day 5: St-étienne-de-Bagorry - St-Jean-Pied-de-Port Day 6: St-Jean-Pied-de-Port - Estérenuby Day 7: Estérenuby - Col Bagargiak (Chalets d'Irati) Day 8: Col Bagargiak (Chalets d'Irati) - Logibar Day 9: Logibar - St-Engrâce Day 10: St-Engrâce - Arette-la-Pierre-St-Martin Day 11: Arette-la Pierre-St-Martin - Lescun Day 12: Lescun - Etsaut Day 13: Etsaut - Gabas Day 14: Gabas - Gourette Day 15: Gourette - Arrens-Marsous Day 16: Arrens-Marsous - Cauterets Day 17: Cauterets - Luz-St-Sauveur Day 18: Luz-St-Sauveur - Barèges Day 19: Barèges - Chalet-Htel de l'Oule Day 20: Chalet-Htel de l'Oule - Vielle-Aure Day 21: Vielle-Aure - Germ Day 22: Germ - Lac d'o Day 23: Lac d'o - Bagnères-de-Luchon Day 24: Bagnères-de-Luchon - Fos Day 25: Fos - Refuge de l'étang d'Araing Day 26: Refuge de l'étang d'Araing - Eylie-d'en-Haut Day 27: Eylie-d'en-Haut - Cabane de Besset Day 28: Cabane de Besset - étang d'Ayes Day 29: étang d'Ayes - Aunac Day 30: Aunac - Rouze Day 31: Rouze - St-Lizier-d'Ustou Day 32: St-Lizier-d'Ustou - Aulus-les-Bains Day 33: Aulus-les-Bains - Mounicou Day 34: Mounicou - Goulier Day 35: Goulier - Siguer Day 36: Siguer - Refuge de Clarans Day 37: Refuge de Clarans - Refuge de Rulhe Day 38: Refuge de Rulhe - Mérens-les-Vals Day 39: Mérens-les-Vals - Refuge des Bésines Day 40: Refuge des Bésines - Refuge des Bouillouses Day 41: Refuge des Bouillouses - Planès Day 42: Planès - Refuge du Ras de la Carana Day 43: Refuge du Ras de la Carana - Mantet Day 44: Mantet - Refuge de Mariailles Day 45: Refuge de Mariailles - Chalet-Htel des Cortalets Day 46: Chalet-Htel des Cortalets - Mines de Batère Day 47: Mines de Batère - Moulin de la Palette Day 48: Moulin de la Palette - Las Illas Day 49: Las Illas - Chalet de l'Albère (Col de l'Oullat) Day 50: Chalet de l'Albère (Col de l'Oullat) - Banyuls-sur-Mer