Walking in the Pyrenees
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OH and I fancy a week or so walking in the Pyrenees this year. Day walks ca 10 miles or so, hilly is fine but we aren't mountaineers.
Not after guided walks, prefer to DIY. Don't know the region at all, any ideas on good spots and places to base ourselves? Happy to be on Spanish or French side. Or both;)
Not after guided walks, prefer to DIY. Don't know the region at all, any ideas on good spots and places to base ourselves? Happy to be on Spanish or French side. Or both;)
Worth looking back through the last few pages here as there's been some chat fairly recently IIRC: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
My suggestion was here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rwW4USkTqzN3LdVq5 Lots of day walks or hut to hut multi day efforts.
My suggestion was here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rwW4USkTqzN3LdVq5 Lots of day walks or hut to hut multi day efforts.
Ariege is fantastic,stay around Seix or Ustou or some where in the Bethmal valley.
The walking is challenging but you are rewarded ten fold by the scenery.
Ariege is an often overlooked department and many walkers miss it off their list as it is less developed which is a real shame,the area is very special.
Go before it gets very popular.I guarantee you won’t come home disappointed with the walks.
The walking is challenging but you are rewarded ten fold by the scenery.
Ariege is an often overlooked department and many walkers miss it off their list as it is less developed which is a real shame,the area is very special.
Go before it gets very popular.I guarantee you won’t come home disappointed with the walks.
Edited by smifffymoto on Tuesday 19th March 22:05
smifffymoto said:
Ariege is fantastic,stay around Seix or Ustou or some where in the Bethmal valley.
The walking is challenging but you are rewarded ten fold by the scenery.
Ariege is an often overlooked department and many walkers miss it off their list as it is less developed which is a real shame,the area is very special.
Go before it gets very popular.I guarantee you won’t come home disappointed with the walks.
I'm looking to walk in the Pyrenees in September, probably jist 3 or 4 days and this sounds interesting. When you say the walking can be challeging could you expand a bit? Also, can you recommend maps to use? My perception is the routes arenot well marked.The walking is challenging but you are rewarded ten fold by the scenery.
Ariege is an often overlooked department and many walkers miss it off their list as it is less developed which is a real shame,the area is very special.
Go before it gets very popular.I guarantee you won’t come home disappointed with the walks.
Edited by smifffymoto on Tuesday 19th March 22:05
A good place to start is www.haut-couserans.com
There is the GR 10,hike up Mont Valier,do Cirque de Cagateille or if you are fit,the WW2 escape line from St Giron to Spain(Scott Goodalls book is very good,The Freedom Trail).
I used IGN maps and tourist information. I used to live there so it was my back yard and play ground.
I promise you,if the weather is on your side,it’s some of the best walking anywhere.
There is the GR 10,hike up Mont Valier,do Cirque de Cagateille or if you are fit,the WW2 escape line from St Giron to Spain(Scott Goodalls book is very good,The Freedom Trail).
I used IGN maps and tourist information. I used to live there so it was my back yard and play ground.
I promise you,if the weather is on your side,it’s some of the best walking anywhere.
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