It’s a pity you didn’t see more; being in the clouds isn’t fun! Informations pratiques. Many refugios on the Spanish side still seem to be open.Sounds like a good plan as long as the refuges are open. A droite du parking suivre la route et piste qui remonte au-dessus de Gourette.
I would like to share our experience regarding accommodation: in most villages we stayed in B&Bs/pensions/airbnb which we reserved 1-2 weeks in advance. You would be better to go to Wikiloc and search for HRP or GR11. You won’t need crampons on the GR11 and at that time of year you would be better off staying in refuges or free huts. We are walking up to Refuge de Rulhe, along to Mérens les Vals, and then another 3 days staying at ecogite (as recommended) and walking along to Trabucayres.The high-res version of the map above is no use for walking. Or is none of this needed because it is all GR sign posted etc…. Gavarnie to Bujaruelo used to be a classic crossing point, though now much neglected. We are experienced hikers, but are not planning on carrying ice axes/crampons/tent/food for more than one day. At that time of year, would I need to book ahead hostels, or just take a lightweight tent?Dave says: Thanks for your quick reply.
L es topoguides de référence sont ceux de la Traversée des Pyrénées Occidentales (ref.1086) et Centrales (ref.1091), édités par la Fédération Française de Randonnée. Possible route (not clear yet) starting at Gavarnie but then over to the GR11 towards the east. At what point would you recommend leaving the GR10 and heading back to Villefranche? En conséquence de quoi, il est préférable de recommander aux randonneurs pas habitués à se déplacer sur la neige ou pas équipés pour cela à emprunter la variante (labellisée par la FFRP) entre les cabanes de Cézy et Gourette via le col de Lurdé . The others are shown in Most of the possibilities for shelter are marked on the map but please let me know if there is anything missing from the more complete list, below. Avec les notes et avis desAgence d'attractivité et de Développement Touristiques Béarn Pays basque Randonnée pédestre. Unfortunately it rained a lot, especially in the highest parts (2 days Ainhoa-Bidarray-St Ettienne). I spotted your other page comparing the GR10 and GR11 after I posted, I’m taking in all advice about tents, weather, etc but I wasn’t aware it took so many days I am not able to start until about 28th August. Please let us know what it was like.The walk from Hospital de Benasque to Portillon sounds a bit to much for us on the first day of the trek… would you recommend walking from Hospital de Benasque to Estos via Refugio du Maupas in two days? It looks likely to save half an hour on a long day but isn’t written about in any guide. It looks spectacular but really is perfectly safe as long as you hold the handrail. Passage à Iraty pour rejoindre le monde secret des canyons souletins avant de cheminer vers la montagne béarnaise.Traversée du plateau calcaire de La Pierre Saint-Martin avant d'entrer dans le Parc National des Pyrénées pour découvrir l'emblématique Pic du Midi d'Ossau. Le GR10 traverse les Pyrénées, de l'Atlantique à la Méditerranée. What’s the best hard copy map to take do you think? Vignoble d'Irouléguy en vue, traversée de Saint-Etienne-de-Baïgorry avant l'arrivée à Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Les Pyrénées tout en marchant sur le GR10 de Steve Cracknell (16cm x 24cm, 319 pages, 30 photos, carte) Disponible chez Amazon. I recommend going to the Rulhe hostel via the Cabane de Rieutort to avoid the crowds. Any thoughts.