Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne

You have never experienced the Pyrenees so intensely before. The green valleys, rugged mountain peaks, and crystal-clear mountain lakes of the mountain range slowly pass by. Some preparation is recommended. You can imagine that hiking 800 kilometers through the mountains is extremely tough. Therefore, ensure you have excellent conditioning. You may also face some challenges along the way. You need to be comfortable with heights and crossing snowfields. Especially if you come at the beginning or end of the season (June and September), there is a high chance of snow. For this, crampons are required and an ice axe is recommended. It is also helpful to have good navigation skills. Some parts of the route are not well marked, and when there is snow, the paths are buried. Overnight stays on the trail are possible in mountain huts, but bivouacking is also allowed in designated areas.