Pyrenees Mountains Hiking Documentary (GR10 - HRP - GR11)

I had an idea two years ago to walk across the Pyrenees Mountains range from coast to coast. I have lived in France for around three to four years in Ariege, and I see the Pyrenees Mountains almost every day. I heard many stories from friends and family about the famous trails known as the GR 10, HRP and GR 11. I decide to take a very flexible approach by planning my own custom route to walk across the mountains. I walked 900km total and climbed 35,000m in total elevation. The time to walk across the mountains was around 30-40 days but it was over the course of more than one year.

This documentary goes into full detail about what I took with me, how I planned my trip, what's the best time to visit, sharing my honest opinions and many personal stories from the adventure. For further questions, you can leave your thoughts and ideas in the comments section.

Chapters
0:00 - Introduction
1:46 - The Inspiration
3:31 - Map and Routes (GR 10)
5:37 - The Cathar Trail
6:27 - Connecting GR trails
17:05 - Camping Recommendations
18:20 - Néouvielle National Nature Reserve
20:54 - Interviews
23:46 - Total Budget
26:02 - Buying Equipment and Gear
26:36 - Backpacks
26:56 - Food
27:23 - Tent Recommendations
27:56 - Shoes vs Boots
29:17 - Water
30:30 - Temperature and Weather
31:41 - Electronic Devices
33:14 - Navigation
33:26 - Equipment Weight and Cost
34:14 - Average Daily Distances
34:53 - Local People and Friends
37:42 - Conclusion

Refuge Map

Full Custom Route Map

[DanielMartinez-dvgd]

Amazing video mate. Really informative and inspiring

[JENNI.ParkerBrown]

Hi! I'm from Ariège and am planning to do the GR10 in intervals as well. It's great to find someone who has does this and all the tips are super! Yes we are blessed to live in the 09!!!!

[Thecornishhiker]

This was really informative and was a great watch. I’m currently planning the GR10 for 2022

[whatsnottohike]

Hi. This is awesome. I was up there recently for a few days (video on my channel) and one day in the near future, I hope to walk this same journey as yourself. Thank you!

[kismareidling]

Jo! So very impressed with your adventures! Love it!

[sammondicon]

Thanks! After the HRP in 2020 and the GR 11 in 2014 I d like to return on a more customized route, coast to coast. The GR 10 seems obvious, but my French is very bad. Will see. And will look at yout GPS file in more detail.

[hus]

Lucky man. Living near that beauty. Try the Spanish side, it's breathtaking. Hit it.

[turkeyphant]

How did you deal with public transport when hiking in sections? I found it very difficult to find ways of getting back to roads and then there were no buses when doing HRP and GR11

[julianascher]

Hi, thank you for the introduction. Can you provide the gpx-track of your trip? thank you so much!

[whatsnottohike]

Hello again. Can you tell me, If i was to walk the GR11 from start to finish, how regular are towns and villages where i could staock up on food supplies? I recently walked the 800km Camino de Santiago, but there i stayed in Albergues and plenty of places to stop for food etc. When i walk the GR11 i would be camping and filtering water etc but i can only carry so much food. Loving this video, excellent work!

[marietan]

Salut! La vidéo est super intéressante merci. Quelles cartes tu conseillerais pour préparer une traversée des Pyrénées en mixant les 3 routes ?

[jaipiccone]

Hello! Wondering if you have a recommendation for a 10-14 day hike in Pyrenees national park or along GR10, just starting to research and don’t know much as of yet.

[alexcampbell]

Do you have any advice on hiking the GR10 during early April, technically still during ski season

[ianmorrison]

I have 4 weeks off so cant really do the whole GR10, what routes would you recommend skipping?

[georgej]

Hey, I am wanting to walk GR10 next year for part of my gap year. Any advice on equipment and how much is needed? also will I have to get a visa in advance?

[rajav]

How is your hernia repair? Everything good?

[flyboy]

Not sure if you will see that message but, i usually goes in the Pyrenees oriental in September almost every year (i have family there) i hike a lot and knows the region hit me up if you are around !

[ihsanbajwa]

Pyrenees Mountains
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