When should I hike the GR11?
Best time of the year to walk the GR11 All legs from Cap de Creus to Molló (in the Eastern Pyrenees), and from Isaba to Cabo Higer (Western Pyrenees) can be walked all year round. However, with middle-mountain gear, you cannot walk the legs from Molló to Isaba in winter: from mid-December until late June.
When can you hike the Pyrenees?
“The Pyrenees have a long hiking season, but the trails are naturally busier during the French school holidays. Our favourite time for walking is spring, when the wild flowers are magnificent. From early June you can walk through flower filled meadows, while the high Alpines appear in late June through to mid July.
How difficult is the GR11?
The GR11 is brutal and not well suited for beginners! Some mountain experience is recommended, as well as excellent fitness. There is some 46.000 meter of ascent and descent involved, making it hard to cover long distances.
Where should I stay for the Pyrenees hike?
Hotel “Auberge Les Myrtilles” is a small hotel or guesthouse in the hart of the French Pyrenees. It is situated near the famous GR10, and is an ideal starting point for walking and hiking trips in the stunning nature of the Ariege.
Is it legal to wild camp in Spain?
Wild camping and free standing is tolerated in Spain depending on the region but can result in penalties in some areas. To restore your ability to drive, you are allowed to spend the night in the car, but you should not put camping chairs in front of the car, as this will turn a rest break into wild camping.
Can you wild camp in Andorra?
The rules around wild camping in Andorra. So bad news, wild camping in Andorra is technically illegal – although it’s not as straight forward as that. You are allowed to camp if you were planning on staying in a hut or building and it is full – therefore setting up a tent in the land surrounding the hut is allowed.
How long does it take to hike the GR11?
How long will take? This does depend, to an extent, on your fitness, need for rest days and whether you wish to take some of the spectacular peaks along the way, but 45-60 days is the norm, however, it has been completed in a little as 24 days.