to walking the 750km (510 mile) Pyrenean Haute Route (HRP) from Hendaye on the Atlantic coast to Banyuls-sur-Mer on the Mediterranean coast. This challenging long-distance trail following the high ridge of the Pyrenees crossing the French-Spanish border is suitable for experienced trekkers and is best experienced late June through early October. Presented in 44 graded stages of 8-28km (5-17 miles), five sections are given to allow the route to broken into shorter treks 10 classic summit ascents are detailed Bad weather variants and alternate stages are given to avoid the most technical sections Highlights include Pic d’Anie, the Ossoue glacier, Vignemale, Cirque de Gavarnie, Portillon region, Pico de Aneto 1:100,000 mapping provided for each stage Detailed information on planning, facilities and accommodation
