9 articles found
Article · 4 Jun 2026
Leave behind Girona's medieval walls, narrow cobbled streets and riverside lined with colourful houses, and you will find a network of trails twisting among volcanic cones, rocky...
Focus · 27 Mar 2024
Would you like to hike across the breathtaking landscapes of the Pyrenees? Iconic routes include the renowned GR10 and GR11, the challenging HRP (Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne)...
Article · 18 Mar 2024
The Camí dels Bons Homes (or GR107) long-distance trail was established to link towns and villages with a Cathar history. It roughly follows the route believed to have been taken...
Article · 30 Jun 2023
The Pyrenees, the mountain chain which forms the border between France and Spain, stretch over 400km from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, and at Pico Aneto (entirely within Spain) they reach their highest point at an ice-frosted 3404m...
Feature · 11 May 2023
The Pyrenees, bordering France and Spain and rising over 3000m, stretch over 400km from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean and offer a diverse range of walking experiences. The...
Article · 13 Jul 2022
The Sendero Histórico (or GR1) is a trail that combines great scenery with a gentle lesson in Spain’s fascinating history. Traversing the north of Spain it sits in the shadow...
Focus · 13 Dec 2021
Fond memories of Kev Reynolds – writer, photographer, journalist, lecturer. An inspiration to many, and a wonderful friend. So many stories, here we have pulled together a few...
Feature · 28 Feb 2018
The Via Podiensis, or The Way of St James, is another option for pilgrims seeking a new Camino pilgrimage. This major French variant of the Camino de Santiago travels through...
Feature · 9 Jan 2017
Crossing the Pyrenees on foot is no mean feat but there are several trails that allow you to do this. Brian Johnson has hiked them all, and here he explains the differences...