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Trekking the Cami dels Bons Homes
GR107 - crossing the Pyrenees in the Cathars' footsteps
ISBN
9781786312235
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15 Jul 2024
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First
Pages
104
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x .70cm
Weight
130g
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Guidebook to trekking the 225km (140 mile) Cami dels Bons Homes, a Cathar trail through the French and Spanish Pyrenees. The GR107 cross-border route between Foix in Ariège and Berga in Catalonia is described in 10 stages and includes detailed maps, profiles, accommodation listings and facilities.
Seasons
As this trail crosses the Pyrenees, which are blanketed in snow in the winter, the best time to walk the entire trail is between May and October.Centres
Foix, Roquefixade, Montségur, Comus, Orlu, Mérens-les-Vals, Porta, Bellver de Cerdanya, Bagà, Gósol, BergaDifficulty
The trail is divided into 10 stages and each stage finishes in a village or town where accommodation can be found. There are some long stages/days that can be divided and options for shortening these stages are mentioned in the book. A reasonable level of fitness is required for the trek.Must See
Cathar history, Pyrenees mountains, Foix castle, Roquefixada castle, Montségur castle, Portella Bésines, Portella Blanca, Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park, Pedraforca, Gósol castle, medieval townsISBN
9781786312235
Availability
Published
Published
15 Jul 2024
Edition
First
Pages
104
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x .70cm
Weight
130g
Delivery & Returns
Free Royal Mail 48 postage on UK orders. European postage is £3.50 per item. Worldwide postage is £5.50 per item. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund.
More information...
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Overview
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A guidebook to walking the Cami dels Bons Homes (GR107), from Foix in France to Berga in Catalonia. Covering 225km (140 miles), this long-distance hike follows a Cathar trail through the French and Spanish Pyrenees. Some sections of the trail are long and somewhat demanding, so a reasonable level of fitness is required for the trek.
The route is described from north to south in 10 stages, each between 16 and 36km (10–22 miles) in length.
- GPX files available to download
- 1:100,000 maps included for each stage
- Handy stage facilities planner that highlights information about accommodation, facilities and public transport along the route
- Advice on planning and preparation
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Table of Contents
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CONTENTS
Overview map
Overview profile
Map key
Route summary table
Stage facilities planner
Mountain safety
Introduction
A brief history of the Cathars
The GR107 trail
Plants and flowers
Wildlife
Travelling to and from the trail
When to go and what to take
Accommodation and food
Luggage transfer
Hiking with a horse or donkey
Language
Maps and waymarking
Using this guide
The GR107
Stage 1 Foix/Montgaillard to Roquefixade
Stage 2 Roquefixade to Montségur
Stage 3 Montségur to Comus
Stage 4 Comus to Orlu
Stage 5 Orlu to Mérens-les-Vals
Stage 6 Mérens-les-Vals to Porta
Stage 7 Porta to Bellver de Cerdanya
Stage 8 Bellver de Cerdanya to Bagà
Stage 9 Bagà to Gósol
Stage 10 Gósol to Berga
Appendix A Useful contacts and information
Appendix B Accommodation
Appendix C Glossary
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Updates
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December 2024
Refugi Vents del Cadí
The recommended accommodation at the end of Stage 8, Refugi Vents del Cadí is permanently, with no plan to reopen next spring. So at the moment it is best to book an accommodation in Baga.
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By Nike Werstroh
Nike and Jacint met many years ago on a long coach journey as they both travelled into the unknown to build a new life in a different country. It wasn't long before they became inseparable. Travelling quickly emerged as their favourite activity and now wherever they go they try to find the best trails. They would love to share their passion for walking with others.Nike went to journalism school and Jacint is a keen photographer. They moved from London to Surrey where they can enjoy the countryside and hills.
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By Jacint Mig
Nike and Jacint met many years ago on a long coach journey as they both travelled into the unknown to build a new life in a different country. It wasn't long before they became inseparable. Travelling quickly emerged as their favourite activity and now wherever they go they try to find the best trails. They would love to share their passion for walking with others. Nike went to journalism school and Jacint is a keen photographer. Nike and Jacint live in Guildford and when they are not walking in one of their favourite mountain ranges somewhere in Europe, they enjoy exploring the diverse trails in the Surrey Hills close to their home. And when they are not out walking they offer a personalised travel planning service, details of which can be seen on Nike and Jacint's website: www.trailnotes.co.uk.
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