The pyrenean haute route may well be along with the gr10 and gr11 the only long distance hike in the world where you can start with a dip in the ocean and finish with a swim in a sea. The pyrenean highlevel route is probably the most beautiful, spectacular and challenging trek in the pyrenees. Read our pyrenean haute route description, browse our pyrenean haute route photos, find practical information for pyrenean haute route and join in with our trekking and hiking forums to find out why we think so. The hrp highlevel trail 3rd revised edition by tom martens isbn. Whiteburns pocket hrp guide one of the better online guides to the hrp, and can be printed on just a few very compact sides of a4.
This trekking heaven is fully catered for with the gr10, gr11 and pyrenean haute route treks. The haute routes objective is to deliver an unparalleled professional experience for amateur cyclists. The 800km unwaymarked route is described in 45 day stages. The largely unwaymarked route is presented in 44 stages. A description of my trip in 2014 following the pyrenean haute route. Planning is now well underway, and in this blog post id like to outline my approach to maps, route planning, and how ill handle navigation on the trail. The pyrenean haute route tom martens books books etc. Road books for raid pyrenean, raid alpine and route des grandes alpes by simon warren. The best routecombining the haute route pyrenees with parts of the 500plusmile gr 10lies mostly within pyrenees national park. The pyrenean haute route combines parts of the wellknown gr10 and gr11 trails with additional high altitude sections, creating a coasttocoast path following the main ridge of the pyrenees.
Guidebook to the pyrenean haute route, a challenging 750km trek following. This book has detailed information on each section of the trail, as well as. The pyrenean haute route or hrp for haute randonnee pyreneenne is an approximately 800 km 497 mi traverse of one of europes most beautiful mountain ranges. The pyrenean haute route the hrp highlevel trail book.
Shuttle book the official shuttle from toulouse airport tls and be dropped off at the grand depart village. To my mind the gr10 is the easiest of the three paths, despite the amount of climbing and the length, largely because it has. France hiking the french pyrenees and the gr10 switchback. It covers 750km with over 40km of ascent, so is suitable for experienced mountain walkers only.
Our route follows the classic trek across the swiss alps starting in chamonix at the base of mont blanc, western europes highest peak, and concluding in zermatt at the base of the matterhorn, the worlds most recognizable and stunningly beautiful peak. This starts from the atlantic and finishes at the mediterranean sea whilst passing through the highest and wildest parts of the pyrenees. The classic text is by george veron pyrenees high level route 1991 the frenchman who laid the foundations for the hardest of the coast to coast. Read pyrenean haute route cicerone guide ebook free. Guidebook to trekking the pyrenean haute route, which zigzags across the francospanish border, staying close to the main ridge in the highest and most spectacular central pyrenees. Road books for raid pyrenean, raid alpine and route des. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Plan now for a summer selfguided adventure on the chamonixzermatt haute route. Guidebook to the pyrenean haute route, a challenging 750km trek following the high ridge of the pyrenees from the atlantic to the mediterranean. This guide presents the pyrenean haute route in 44 day stages, which are divided between five sections.
The pyrenees high route haute route pyrenees, hrp is a long distance hiking. The new edition of cicerones guidebook to the pyrenean haute route. Here we look at everything you need to know about of the most challenging long distance walking routes in europe, the pyrenean haute route. Reprinted 2012 unlike the gr10 and gr11 the haute route crosses the frenchspanish border many times, exploring both sides of the mountain range and staying as close as possible to the.
The fact that it is written in english is its indisputable advantage and therefore it is chosen by almost all foreign tourists, who hike in the pyrenees. Top 10 pyrenees guide books there are a range of pyrenees guide books on offer that i have used. To my mind the gr10 is the easiest of the three paths, despite the amount of climbing and the length, largely because it has existed longer and the creases have been ironed out. Pyrenean haute route cicerone guide ton joosten pyrenean haute route cicerone guide ton joosten the 800km haute route is arguably the most spectacular and challenging longdistance trek through the pyrenees. Stretching from the atlantic ocean to the mediterranean sea, it crisscrosses the natural boundary between spain and france, staying close to its watershed throughout most of its undulating. Stretching from the atlantic ocean to the mediterranean sea, it crisscrosses the natural boundary read more. Updated 20190712 to reflect my final setup on the eve of my hike from midjuly 2019, ill be thruhiking the haute route pyrenees. At the end of june 2006, i set out to walk the length of the pyrenees from hendaye on the atlantic coast of france to banyulssurmer on the mediterranean, by means of the hrp haute randonnee pyreneenne the pyrenean haute route. The 2014 haute route pyrenees course unveiled haute route. A journey of about seven weeks carrying everything in my backpack, staying in refuges, gites and even camping. Highlevel trail through the pyrenees 2nd revised edition by ton joosten isbn. It is a typical village built against a steep slope. This enabled me to buy digital maps for both the french and spanish sections of the walk and to mark the route sitting at a pc at home using the waymarks given in the latest edition of cicerones guide to the pyrenean haute route by ton joosten.
Unlike the gr10 and gr11 the haute route crosses the frenchspanish border many times, exploring both sides of the mountain range and staying as close as possible to the main ridge of the pyrenees. The haute route s objective is to deliver an unparalleled professional experience for amateur cyclists. A thruhike takes around 67 weeks or the route can be walked in shorter sections. As the crow flies the distance from the atlantic to the mediterranean is around 420km. We are a group for sharing pictures, stories and practical information on the pyrenean haute route. Coronavirus status you can buy books and ebooks to plan, enjoy and dream. Unlike the gr10 and gr11, it is not waymarked and borders on. Ton has walked all stages of the gr10 through the french pyrenees, the gr11 through the spanish pyrenees and the haute route. Read pyrenean haute route cicerone guide ebook free video. Map of gr 10 red, gr11 blue and hrp yellow in the pyrenees, as i walked them. Haute route pyrenees, atlantic to mediterranean, summer 2010.
Pyrenees and francespain crossborder routes cicerone press. Aug 01, 2019 there are three main trekking routes across the pyrenees from coast to coast. This, tons sixth guide, is about the longdistance route that he considers to be the most difficult, but also the most rewarding, walk from the atlantic to the mediterranean sea. Home products books guidebooks the pyrenean haute route. After some research i plumped for using viewranger on a samsung galaxy s advance. The pyrenean haute route cicerone press in april 2019, cicerone released a new and updated version of their hrp guidebook. A highlevel trail cicerone mountain walking 01 by joosten, ton isbn. The hrp is more than 800 kilometres long and walking it involves over 40,000. The third edition has been extensively revised by tom martens. The pyrenean haute route crosses souldestroying fields of boulders, like this one on the w side of the col peyreget, near pombie difficulty. Inevitably this was one of only two days on the haute route that i got caught in a thunderstorm. The pyrenean haute route the hrp highlevel trail by tom. Gr10, gr11 or hrp pyrenean haute route, a short guide to the differences.
Highlevel trail through the pyrenees guidebook to the pyrenean haute route hrp, one of europes most beautiful and challenging walks. I wrote a daily log which is incorporated with photos taken on the walk, a. May 10, 2012 unlike the gr10 and gr11 the haute route crosses the frenchspanish border many times, exploring both sides of the mountain range and staying as close as possible to the main ridge of the pyrenees. Ayet is an excellent base for walks and cycling tours, ton joosten grew up in the netherlands, tons sixth guide, walk from the atlantic to the mediterranean sea.
The second guide is pyrenean haute route by ton joosten, published by cicerone books. Unlike the gr10 and gr11, it is not waymarked and borders on mountaineering at times, sticking as closely as possible to the main ridge. But for those who prefer to swap cheering crowds and roads brimming with bicycles for something more unique a private cycling adventure tour of the pyrenees and its pyrenean raid. The conditions vary from year to year, but the hrp has sections of steep scrambling and snowfields and should only be attempted by those with sufficient. Pyrenean haute route trekking guidebook cicerone press. Haute route pyrenees riders roadbook 2017 by haute route. There are three main trekking routes across the pyrenees from coast to coast. The pyrenean haute route has the same starting and ending points as frances gr 10, but the hrp frequently crosses the border between france and spain to achieve the highest mountain trail. The route ranges from bucolic valleys to rocky terrain at elevations above 6,000 feet, speckled with wildflowers, lakes, and views of jagged limestone peaks. Read our pyrenean haute route description, browse our pyrenean haute route photos, find practical information for pyrenean haute route and join in with our trekking and hiking forums to.
Pyrenean haute route is one of the top walks in pyrenees, and one of the worlds best walk, treks, hikes and climbs. This is not the gr10 or gr11, but a route staying as close as possible to the watershed of the pyrenees and crossing the border many times. The pyrenean haute route book the seattle public library. The pyrenean haute route offers a unique fusion of natural, historical, culinary, libational and cultural. The pyrenean haute route divided into 45 days of walking, scrambling and and mountaineering now theres a challenge for your next holiday. In 2010 we hiked the pyrenean haute route, which follows the pyrenees mountain chain along the border between france and spain, from the atlantic in the west to the mediterranean in the east. He has walked every stage of the haute route more than once, the western section of the arige. Haute route pyrenees riders roadbook 2017 by haute. Hiking in finland day trips and backpacking expeditions by jouni. Apr 07, 2009 the pyrenean highlevel route is probably the most beautiful, spectacular and challenging trek in the pyrenees.
A great way to conquer a lot of cols in a relatively short space in time is to take part in one of our cycling raids and we are pleased that for our 2017 selection of raids, simon warren has produced the road books. Pyrenean haute route cicerone guide martens, tom on. Unlike the gr10 and gr11, the trek from hendaye to banyulssurmer crosses the french spanish border many times, exploring both sides of the mountain range and staying as close as possible to the main ridge of. The views from the village and my house are magnificent. Buy the pyrenean haute route the hrp highlevel trail by tom martens 9781852849818 2019 from. High level trail through the pyrennes best seller books most. Taking the highest practical line through the pyrenees on both french and spanish sides of the main ridge, the route is 800km long. The pyrenean haute route or hrp for haute randonnee pyreneenne is an approximately 800 km 497 mi traverse of one of europes most. Climbers can enjoy unrivalled challenges, while walkers have endless opportunities, either on the busier french side or the wilder spanish side of the chain. You can now order the latest issue of the great outdoors online and get it delivered straight to your door for no extra cost. Our first day had gone smoothly enough, however as we went to light the stove on the first evening we discovered that the camping gas canister id bought. In the summer of 2010 we amy and jim hiked through the pyrenees from the atlantic coast to the mediterranean coast, following the haute route pyrenees aka hrp or alta ruta or pyrenean haute route through france, spain, and andorra.
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