Trekking The Gr11 Trail

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Discover the ultimate guide to trekking the GR11 La Senda Pirenaica, a challenging 840km (520 mile) trail stretching from Irun on the Atlantic coast to Cap de Creus on the Mediterranean. Perfect for seasoned hikers, this route is best tackled between July and October.

An expert guide to navigating the Spanish Pyrenees' iconic long-distance trail.

This comprehensive guide breaks down the GR11 trail into 47 stages, ranging from 7 to 31km (5 to 19 miles), and divides the route into four sections for easier planning and shorter treks. Along the way, you’ll explore stunning highlights such as Navarre, Ordesa, Monte Perdido, Valles Occidentales, Posets-Maladeta, and Parc Natural Alt Pirineu.

Each stage features detailed 1:100,000 scale maps, alongside thorough information on planning your journey, available facilities, and accommodation options. To enhance your experience, downloadable GPX files are also provided.

Author Tom Martens, originally from Belgium, first fell in love with the Pyrenees in 2008 during a trip with a friend. Since then, he has returned annually, hiking extensively in national parks and completing multiple traverses of the entire mountain range. With over 300 nights spent in the Pyrenees, mostly camping under the stars, Tom brings a deep passion for mountain wildlife and a wealth of firsthand knowledge. He also enjoys hiking in Scotland and Estonia, where he currently resides.

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