The Pyrenean Haute Route - 3rd Edition

A guidebook to trekking the 748km (465 mile) Pyrenean Haute Route (Haute Randonnee Pyreneenne, HRP) along the France-Spain border. Suitable for fit experienced trekkers comfortable with mountainous terrain, this challenging unwaymarked route traverses the Pyrenees from sea to sea, from Hendaye on the Atlantic Coast to Banyuls-sur-Mer on the Mediterranean, with the aim of staying as high as possible.The PHR is divided into 44 graded stages of 8 to 28km (5-17 miles), nearly all ending at overnight accommodation. These are presented in 5 sections, which can be accessed by public transport, for the benefit of those wishing to trek only part of the route. Also included are optional ascents of 10 classic summits, including Vignemale, Le Taillon and Pico de Aneto. 1:100,000 mapping and elevation profile provided for each stage GPX files available for download Handy route summary and facilities tables help you plan your itinerary Accommodation and facilities Advice on planning and preparation, including equipment, supplies and safety considerations

Product details

• Authors: Tom Martens
• Publisher: Cicerone Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.04.2019
• EAN: 9781852849818
• ISBN: 978-1-85284-981-8
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 120 mm x 180 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Guide; Guides; Guide; GUIDES
• Subjects: Travel > Sports and active travel > Europe; Frankreich, Spanien, Walking, Wandern, Trekking, Reiseführer: Abenteuerurlaub, Reiseführer: Aktiv-Urlaub, Pyrenäen, Walking, hiking, trekking, SPORTS & RECREATION / Hiking, Spanien / Reiseführer, Kunstreiseführer, Frankreich / Radwandern, Wandern (Führer, Karten), Frankreich / Reiseführer (Sport), TRAVEL / Special Interest / Hikes & Walks, TRAVEL / Europe / Spain & Portugal, Spanien / Reiseführer (Sport), Pyrenäen / Wandern, Trekking (Führer, Karten), Pyrenees, Travel guides: activity holidays, Travel guides: routes and ways