![]() ![]() Unfortunately in July and August it is hot and hostels may fill up early in the day, particularly between 14 July and 15 August. So the ideal dates are 12 June to 30 September. At the other end of the season, the weather deteriorates from the beginning of October. The pass at the Horquette d’Arre (2465m), (Day 17 on a 60-day schedule) is covered in snow until about 14 June, sometimes for a couple of weeks more. Plus a few days more if you follow one or other of the variants. Typically between 45 and 60 days of walking 6-8 hours a day. Walking in the other direction must be a completely different experience, with more interaction with nature than with other walkers How long does it take to walk the GR 10? As there are only a limited number of hostels, this means you keep bumping into walkers met along the way – conviviality assured. ![]() Most people walk from Hendaye on the Atlantic coast to Banyuls on the Mediterranean, probably because the official French guide and Paul Lucia’s guide are written like that. But as far as I can see the Ariège committee is no longer producing its equivalent. The FFRP (French Rambler’s Association) in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques has a page dedicated to changes in the route of the GR10. The Wikiloc maps show both the route and the (saw tooth) profiles. It would be great to have other comments and suggestions…įor a quick overview of the route see the section on navigation below. ![]() And I am prepared to pay the cost of staying in hostels rather than camping. It also saves on the knees and shoulders. I believe that Traveling Light is the Only Way to Fly. This is not meant to be a definitive guide to the GR10 – it is very much my personal advice. If you don’t find what you are looking for fill in the comment form at the bottom and I’ll try to help. What equipment do you need for walking the GR 10 across the Pyrenees, how long does it take, which are the most interesting sections? Here are my answers. ![]() On Hendaye beach – at the start of the GR10 ![]()
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