2019 GR11 Snow conditions update (posted May 28th 2019)
We’re starting to get people asking about snow conditions on the GR11 route for the 2019 season so I thought I’d write a quick update.
The Pyrenees in general had less snow than normal this winter. However, temperatures in May have been fairly cool without that much rain. With the colder temperatures, the rain we have had in the villages has fallen as snow above around 2200 metres. Therefore we have a situation where below around 2200 metres there is much less snow than normal – espceially on south facing slopes – but above this there is still significant snow and I would say conditions are more or less normal this season higher up. North facing slopes in particularl still have plenty of snow and crampons and ice axe are definitely needed on the higher sections.
Below is the webcam (taken today 28th May) from Refugio Respomuso towards Collado de Tebbarai (at 2782m one of the higher passes on the route – this is the northern side). I’ve drawn on the approx. route of the GR11. As you can see there is still substantial snowfields and I personally wouldn’t be crossing this without crampons.
Everyone have a great time on the GR11 – stay safe and make sure you are properly equipped for conditions. In times when you can’t go out and hike, try and play online slots games indoor. It is a great way to calm your mind when you want to get out.
Enjoy your hiking and the Pyrenees and let us know how you get on!
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The GR paths are a network of extensive paths that criss-cross Europe, mostly in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain. In Spain, GR stands for ‘Gran Recorrido‘ and here in the Spanish Pyrenees, we have a number of these GR paths linking key settlements, passes and valleys, but perhaps the most challenging and impressive of these GR routes and the one that many of our hikes are based around is the GR11. The GR11 stretches the entire length of the Spanish Pyrenees, from Hondarribia, on the Atlantic coast to Cap de Creus, on the Mediterranean coast, and covers a total of 840km, which is divided into 46 day long sections, most of which start/finish where accommodation is available, either a campsite, town, refuge or hostel.
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.
What to expect
The GR11 passes through the mountains of Navarra, Aragon and Catalonia, the latter two regions comprising of steeper and higher mountains, not to mention a hotter climate than Navarra. There are a number of high passes, above 2500m, in the central section and as much as 1600m of ascent / descent in a single day. The GR 11, is a much more recent path than the GR 10, which lies on the French side of the Pyrenees, and offers more wilderness, passes through less villages and probably has better weather!

Fuen Blanca is situted towards the head of the Anisclo Canyon and is one of the most remote spots along the GR11.
The GR11 is generally well marked throughout with red and white stripes, however, it would be foolish to head out without an understanding of mountain navigation, along with a map and compass. The terrain underfoot varies hugely, from straight forward 4×4 tracks, through to exposed and narrow rocky paths in high mountainous terrain, where a slip would be very serious.
When to go
The main walking season in the Spanish Pyrenees is between late May and the beginning of October, however this is not a hard and fast rule, as there can be snowfall well into June, and again in late September, which can cover many of the red and white painted markers. On the other hand, there may be some perfect windows of opportunity in the autumn, particularly as the temperatures will be cooler.
There will be unavoidable snow patches throughout June and probably well into July, and these should not be underestimated. Those looking to hike the higher sections of the GR11 during this period should carry both an ice axe and crampons, and have experience of using these. The presence of snow can turn a benign scree slope into a steep icy slope, which without the use of an ice axe and crampons could be potentially very serious should a slip occur. An example of is on the slopes leading up to the Cuello Tebarrai (2782m) from Refugio de Respomuso, which can hold snow until early August. Following a winter and spring of heavy snowfall, avalanche hazards can exist into June, particularly on hot, sunny days. Hut guardians can often be a great source of information regarding the conditions of the GR11 in the vicinity of their hut.
The Hike Pyrenees blog often has up-to-date photos and information regarding conditions in the Aragonese Pyrenees.
Wardened Huts or ‘Refugios’
The wardened ‘Refugios’ along the GR11 will play an integral part of the journey, and will no doubt be a welcome site after a long day of hiking. These should be booked in advance, either on-line or by telephone, and notified as soon as possible if you plan to cancel your booking also there are other activities like playing games or gambling in sites like w88 online. The facilities available do vary from hut to hut, but do remember that these are often located high in the mountains, where supplies are brought in either via helicopter or by mule. Some have showers and all will have a Plastic portable toilet in the location. They will all offer meals (including packed lunches) and often run a restaurant/bar service during the day. Prices are very similar from hut to hut and are as follows:
Overnight: 17 euros
Dinner: 17 euros
Breakfast: 6 euros
There is a certain etiquette for using mountain huts, and whilst they vary slightly from hut to hut, overall the following rules will help:
1) Check-in on arrival, where you will be allocated a bed within a specific dormitory. Let the warden know what time you’ll be up in the morning.
2) Boots are not permitted inside the hut, instead change into hut slippers or your own sandals.
3) Rucksacks are often not permitted inside the dormitories. Leave these in the designated areas (sometimes lockers) and only take what you need for the night to the dormitory.
4) Use a sleeping bag liner when sleeping, and ear plugs are a good idea!
5) Lights will all be turned off at about 10pm, make sure you have a head torch to hand.
6) In the morning, leave the dorm quietly, trying not to disturb others.
7) Take all your rubbish with you, otherwise someone else will have to.
It is worth noting that if you plan on spending many nights in mountain huts, to consider joining one of the large mountaineering organisations which provide reciprocal rights I.e. discounts of up to 50%. The Austrian Alpine Club (UK) is one such organisation.
- Refugio Respomuso
- A well earned beer
- Refugio Angel-Orus
- Refugio Viados
- Refugio Estos
- Refugio Bachimana
- Refugio Goriz
- Hut life inside
- Hut life outside
Variations and summits
There are an infinite number of variations possible, with all the official variations are listed here: http://www.euro-senders.com/web_eng/grspain/gr_011.htm and described in the guidebook The Gr11 Trail – La Senda: Through the Spanish Pyrenees (Cicerone Guides). These variations will generally be for one of three reasons: 1) the variation will be a more enjoyable and scenic, 2) the variation will be more logical, e.g. not loose unnecessary height to then reascend soon after, 3) the variation will be more convenient for using wardened huts.
Along with these variations, there are plenty of opportunities to take in some of the great Pyrenean summits, including: Pico de L’Infierno, Monte Perdido, Pico Posets, Perdiguero & Pico Aneto. Needless to say that extra time will need to be factored in, as most of these summits are side-trips (up and down the same route) from the GR11.
Kit
As with any trip of this nature, what you take depends on how you choose to play it, but the bottom line is to keep things as light as possible. The entire trip, from coast to coast, can be done, with careful planning, without carrying a tent or sleeping bag, however, this could well involve some big days of 30km+. There are plenty of resources in books and on-line that detail what you should take, but here are a few things to consider:
Rucksack: Needs to be big enough to fit all your gear in, but not so big that you end up filling it with unnecessary items. 55-65 litres should be ample. Contents should be kept in waterproof dry bags or a liner.
Sleeping bag: Only required, along with a lightweight sleeping mat, if you plan on camping along the way. A 3 season bag should suffice.
Sleeping bag liner: You must have a sleeping bag liner for the wardened huts (they provide blankets). This should ideally be a silk one, as they are very light and dry very quickly.
Boots: Must have good ankle support and a sturdy sole, as some of the walking will be on very rough or loose terrain. These will need to be stiff enough if you plan on using crampons.
Sun hat: Absolutely essential! The sun during the summer, at midday can be blisteringly hot, and without adequate protection, dehydration, sun burn and heat exhaustion are all much more likely.
Waterproofs: Again, absolutely essential. Don’t forget that just because you’re in Spain, during the summer, that you’re still in the mountains, where the weather can change very quickly, and whilst overall, it doesn’t rain much, when it does, it can be very heavy. That said, heavyweight mountaineering waterproofs are a bit of an overkill, go for something lightweight and breathable. This applies to waterproof trousers too.
Other essentials: map & compass, pure contact lenses, sunglasses, headtorch, at least 2 litres of water per day.
Books & Maps
Senda Pirenaica: GR11 Long Distance Path by JA Lopez Lafuente is one of the most comprehensive Spanish guidebooks to the GR11 and contains maps for each of the 47 stages.
Trekking in the Pyrenees (Trailblazer) by D Streatfeild-James covers both the GR10 and GR11 and includes all the practical information you need.
The Gr11 Trail – La Senda: Through the Spanish Pyrenees (Cicerone Guides) by B Johnson is another very comprehensive book that focuses solely on the GR11.
Useful websites
www.alberguesyrefugiosdearagon.com – for booking refugios in the Aragonese Pyrenees
www.lacentralderefugis.com – for booking refugios in Catalonia
www.yr.no – a very comprehensive weather website
www.mountain-forecast.com – another comprehensive weather website, locations are by mountain
Hi , my partner and I are looking at doing it mid December, is there a route with out ‘too’ much snow?
don’t mind a bit but wondered if we had the option to walk lower down if needed
thankyou
Hi Corrina,
All of the higher central sections of the GR11 will be completely snow covered in December. You have to remember the route passes near quite a few ski resorts! As a rule of thumb anything over 1800 metres will almost certainly be snow covered.
If you want to avoid snow look at the far eastern or western sections. The east will probably have better weather during December rather than the Basque Country which gets Atlantic storms.
Have a great trip,
Phil
Hi,
In the first week of October you will probably get away without crampons on most sections but conditions vary greatly year to year so it’s hard to say. It’s right between seasons and you could encounter no snow at all or get a big dump while you are on your hike!
For Monte Perdido you will probably need crampons and axe at that time of year – the best place for info on this is the Goriz Refugio facebook page (or give them a call). Keep an eye on webcams, our blog and facebook page for update on conditions nearer the time.
For the Sallent to Benasque section you can end each day at a hut or village with no problems.
Hello,
I have three weeks holiday in March, and I was wondering if there would be any sections of the GR11 (or10) which would be do-able without snow equipment?
My friend and I are fit and moderately experienced summer hill walkers, but without any winter hiking skills.
Is it possible?
Kind Regards,
Hi Jason,
March will be tricky and I’d still expect there to be a lot of snow about in all of the central sections. There will be snow not just in the higher passes but across most of trail in the higher areas. Look at either the eastern or western ends but I would think only about 5 days or a week at either end will be doable in anything approaching summer conditions. Snow so far this winter has been very light so you never know you may have some luck.
Enjoy your trip,
Phil
Hi Phil,
Thanks for the site and feedback.
I am about to book flights to Barcelona from my home town of Perth to do a west to east trip on the rg11, but I am concerned about ruining this long anticipated trip by starting too early (or too late?) I would love to cut down my pack weight and walk hut to hut as my old knees are showing the wear ant tear of many years of hiking. I am concerned also about my limited budget and the poor, declining $au exchange rate and the hassles of trying to guarantee bookings that far in advance along the entire trip. (If I need a tent for emergencies, I may as well use it all the time.)
I am trying to pick the sweet spot for this years season to avoid “impassable” snow and also too much heat on the latter part of the trail.
So the obvious questions are, in your opinion, what is the earliest time to start, this year, from the West, to achieve the above.
Can I just rock up to the huts on limited notice and guarantee to be housed in some fashion, and avoid completely carrying a tent? (this makes me nervous,as I like to be prepared for emergencies, but weight is becoming critical for me).
Also, do the huts provide for vegetarians (I have been told that the Spaniards love their meat!). Can you cook your own food in the huts?
Do the huts provide electricity for charging camera batteries, phones etc?
Can I budget on 17 Euros average per hut, and finally, do you need to carry cash to pay for the huts?
thanks again for your feedback.
Cheers, John.
Hi John,
If you want to do the entire GR11 we recommend you to start not before late June. Then you would reach the central part of the Cordillera around mid-July when most of the snow would normally be cleared. But you still might need crampons in highest part of the trail such as Infierno path. It’s definitely worth booking in advance for the busiest huts: refugio Goriz is already fully booked for some days in July. The huts usually takes into account vegetarian dietary requirement but you should let them know about it in advance or at least when you check in. You can cook in the huts (they call it “cocina libre” = free kitchen) but you have to bring your own camp stove. Most of huts have also now places where to recharge your electrical devices. You can check the following webpage for prices in huts of the central Pyrenees: http://www.alberguesyrefugiosdearagon.com/
Enjoy your time in the Pyrenees!
Fabien
Hi, I am wanting to do a section of the GR11 – roughly between Formigal and Benasque in September. I am thinking of either getting the train to Lourdes or flying to Zaragosa. Does anyone know of any decent bus links or transfer shares that could get me vaguely close to a start point.
Thanks,
Dan
Hi Dan,
The public transport between France and Spain is pretty poor. It’s pretty much impossible to get from Lourdes across to the Spanish side in September.
By far your best choice would be to come via Zaragoza or Barcelona. From Zaragoza you can take a bus to Sabiñánigo (2 hrs, roughly 6 buses a day) and from there a taxi to Formigal (probably around 30 euros – get a taxi number in advance as taxi’s don’t wait at Sabiñánigo bus station). You can see some information about getting to the Valle de Tena (where Formigal is) by public transport on our website here: http://www.hikepyrenees.co.uk/buses-trains-barcelona-pyrenees.html
Also in summer Formigal is a pretty dead resort (biggest ski resort in Spain in the winter) – I’d head to the neighbouring village of Sallent de Gallego – much prettier, medieval centre with old stone houses and the GR11 passes right through the village.
Have a great trip,
Phil
Hi there.
My husband and I are planning to do the end to end of GR11 starting last week in June this year. What has the snow been like this winter.
Thanks
Julie
Hi Julie,
We’ve not had that much snow this winter but I was up skiing at Formigal yesterday and higher up the snow looked pretty deep. The temperatures have been high so around 2000 metres we’ve often had rain rather than snow, however on the higher cols and peaks this will all have fallen as snow.
It’s still too early to tell what snow conditions will be like as it depends on the spring weather but I’d expect you to encounter snow on the higher stretches at this time of year.
Keep an eye on the blog for weather updates nearer the time.
Cheers,
Phil
Hi,
I wondered how many supermarkets i will see along the route. And is it possible to spend 20 euro’s per day just for the food from the supermarkets?
Luuk
Hi Luuk,
Most of the villages that you’ll pass through have small spar type supermarkets where you’ll be able to but hiking type food. However there are several sections where you won’t pass a village for a few days so you’ll need to carry multiple days food if you are not going to buy meals at the Refugios – as well as cooker and gas (which can be harder to get refills for).
Cheers,
Phil
Hi, I plan to trek Pyrenees september. Is it necessary to book in advance then? It is not so easy because I want to go as fast as possible and might hike to legs some days.
Best regards Ivar
Hi Ivar,
Most huts/refugios are quite quiet in September but there’s always a chance that they’ll be full at the weekends. In our area the hut that gets booked very early is Refugio Goriz in the Ordesa National Park. It’s already fully booked for some weekends in July and August. If you could estimate your arrival and book this one in advance it would be advisable. Otherwise carry a bivvy bag so that you’ve always got a back up. All the refugios I know will still serve you an evening meal even if you sleep outside.
Happy hiking!
Phil
Hello!
I am planning in crossing the GR11 this summer from West to East. I would like to know where can I find good information about snow depth and snow melt on the GR11? I would like to start as early as possible either in May, June or July. The earlier I start, the longest I can enjoy good times after my trip before coming back to Canada. I don’t want to carry to much snow gear, but I would definitely bring microspikes and ski poles. This is why I need to check the snow depth on the path.
Thank you!
Renaud
Thanks a million Phil
Hi Renaud,
Unfortunately it is too early to know about the snow conditions in spring time and early summer. Microspikes and ski poles are not sufficient for the type of terrain where you may encounter snow: too steep and too exposed. If in any doubt, we recommend you take crampons and ice axe. You could phone some of the huts before flying, so you know how best prepare your backpack.
If you want to do the entire GR11 we recommend you to start not before late June, so you’d reach the central part of the Cordillera around mid-July when most of the snow would normally be cleared. But you still might need crampons in highest part of the trail.
Cheers,
Fabien
Hello
I am planning of walking the whole GR11 beginning in early July.
I plan to stay mostly in refuges and other accommodation but will be taking a micro light tent and mattress in case of getting caught out.
Is it easy to change between the GR11 ,GR10 and the HRP along the route, I have plenty of time.
Also are maps for these routes easy to purchase along the way?
Thanks
Andrew
Hi Andrew,
Your plans sounds excellent. Early July is a good time and I think taking a light tent just in case is a good idea. Although the GR11 and GR10 rarely (if ever) actually meet there are quite a few places where they run close together and you can cross between them. The HRP occasionally runs on the same path as the GR11 for a short section so you can switch to this if you prefer – this is often a good way of switching between the GR10 and 11.
You can buy maps in most ‘estancos’ on the route. I wouldn’t think you’d have too much problems and could buy maps in most villages that you pass through. You need a lot of sheets to cover the whole route – you might find buying a copy of the PRAMES GR11 guide a good investment as it has small sheets that cover the whole route. Could be useful for planning purposes.
Have a great trip,
Phil
Hi everyone.
I have 21 days to complete the entire gr11 this August.
1. Is this possible?
2. Can anyone help me with suggestions to plan my overnight stops?
I plan to travel from west.
All the best,
Henrik
Hi Henrik,
21 days is relatively short time to do the entire gr11 but it is not impossible at all. You can have a look at Aragon huts webpage for your overnight stops in the central part of the GR11.
Have a good time in the Pyrenees.
Fabien
Hi!
I’m planning to go for a 7-day hike on GR11 starting from the eastern end of the trail. We are planning to go in the beginning of April. What’s the snow situation and is this a good idea?
Thanks!
Hi Johannes,
I wouldn’t recommend you to avoid the high mountain area for your April hike on GR11, as there is still a relatively large amount of snow in the Pyrenees at the moment. You could for instance do the first 2 or 3 days on the GR11 and then
stay in the middle mountains area of the Catalan Pyrenees for some more day hikes.
Have a great trip,
Fabien
Hi,
I’m planning to do the GR11 this year, probably starting late July or early August. This means I’ll be still be there well into September. I’d also like to stay for a few days in Andorra, which will make the whole trip longer.
What sort of weather conditions can I expect at that time of the year? Also, what about accommodation in September – I’ll carry a tent, but I guess some campsites and huts will be closed?
This will be my first trip to Pyrenees, so any information will be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Lukasz
Hi Lukasz,
Your planning your trip for the perfect time weather-wise and snow-wise. Usually the route will be snow-free by then and the weather in September is still good usually up until the end of the month. From mid September onwards it will be fairly chilly high up but fine for hiking.
All of the Spanish huts will be open in September. Some commercial campsites might start closing from mid September but each one is different and you’ll need to check.
Have a great trip – you’ll love the Pyrenees,
Phil
Hello,
3 of us are planning to do a bit of backpacking around Europe between late May and mid June.
We have a week free from the 1st of June (coming in from Barcelona) till the 7th of June (planning to fly into Munich), and are quite keen to use it to hike in the Pyrenees. Are there any good 5-6 day hikes (preferably circular, since we may have tiny suitcases that we would like to drop off at storage units) that you recommend? We are decently fit and athletic, and actually would prefer to see a bit of snow.
Thanks in advance,
Harsh
I was wondering whether anybody knows yet whether this is turning out to be a light-, average-, or heavy-snow year in the Pyrenees. We are not fast hikers and want to do the GR11 from west to east starting as early as it is safe, since we must be back home by September 1. We don’t mind walking on snow fields but would prefer not to bring ice axes and crampons unless absolutely necessary. Thanks for any information you can provide!
Hello,
I am planning to go a part of GR11, unfortunately I got just 20 days, would you please recommend the best section of GR11 and where to start if I have to come to Spain and back home by plane.
Many thanks for that! :*
Best
Petr
Hello!
What part of GR11 you will recommend for 14 days.
Thanks in advance
Hi Scott,
At the moment there’s still quite a lot of snow. But it’s too early to say what the summer season will be like – it mainly depends on if we’ll have a warm may or not. At the moment it looks like a heavy snow year for higher altitudes but it will probably be not more snow than usual for mid and lower altitudes.
Hope it can help you in your preparations.
Cheers,
Fabien
Hi Petr,
If you come in summertime, I would recommend you the central part of the GR11 walking from the east to the West. You could start for instance in Aran Valle (Catalonia) as it’s capital Vielha is a rather quite well connected small town. From there you could walk the GR11 to the West, entering quite directly into Aragon region and the highest part of the Pyrenees. After 20 days wallk, you might then be able to reach Aragon Valley and get a bus down to Jaca that is also a relatively well connected small town. In case it would be to much, you could go be slower, stop at Ordesa Valley and get a bus back to civilization from Torla village.
Enjoy!
Fabien
Hi Elena,
As I recommended to Petr, if you come in summertime, you should experience the central part of the GR11. You could start for instance in Benasque Valle. From there you could walk the GR11 to the West, discovering the most alpine part of the Pyrenees. After 14 days wallk, you should be able to reach Aragon Valley without any rush and get a bus down to Jaca that is a relatively well connected small town.
Bye,
Fabien
A group of 3 friends are doing the first 7 stages of the GR-11 in October. We were wondering about trail etiquette regarding human waste. Thanks in advance,
Hi Luis,
That’s good you already anticipate this important question! There is unfortunately no official policy or campaign about this subject in the Pyrenees. So it is important that hikers can be individually aware and get experimented about the best practices regarding human waste.
The best of the best practices is unfortunately the one we are certainly less prepared for: use a specific bin liner to take away your wastes and dispose of it when you’ll find a proper disposal bin. The alternative option and more common practice is to carry with you a trowel in order to dig a hole each time you need to shit. In this case, you have to be aware that the hole you dig should be at least 50m from any water stream and 6 inches deep in order to full fill with hygienic conditions.
If you want to know more about best practices on this subject, we recommend you to read this very detailed article from trailspace webpage.
Cheers,
Fabien
Hi,
We are a group of friends looking for 5 days of hiking on the GR11 trail.
We will land in BCN on the 3rd of July, planning to start hiking on the 4th.
Can you please recommend on a 5 days trail with average walk of 15Km?
What will be the best way to travel from BCN to the starting point and back from end point to Barcelona?
Many thanks,
Yair
Hi Yair,
You could do a 5 days hike on GR11 from Candanchu to Pineta Valley.
To come from Barcelona you’ll have to take a train to Zaragoza or bus to Huesca and then to Jaca and another bus to Candanchu.
Then from Pineta Valley, you’ll have to walk to Bielsa village and there take a bus to Ainsa, a bus to Barbastro and a last one to Barcelona (same company as from Zaragoza and Huesca to Jaca).
So if you want to start next day of your arrival at Barcelona airport, it’s better that you don’t arrive too late at Barcelona to get the good connection to arrive to Candanchu on same day!
Bye,
Fabien
Hi Fabien,
Thanks for you quick reply to my question and also for the attached link.
Take care,
Luis
Hello
Would a Mid cut hiking boot be OK for walking the GR11 with light backpack (staying mostly in refuges)
Thanks
Hi is there a way to send baggage ahead towards the Mediterranean and have it there for when you finish? Im intending to do Parzan to the Mediterranean on (mostly) the GR11 starting July 20. Is there a lot of snow this winter? Do people download maps on their ipads these days or will a regular map and compass suffice? In the sierras we bury our human waste (shit) but pack out our toilet paper…
Hi Andrew,
That really depend on the season and on whether you have to cross snow sections that require crampons or not.
Our recommendation is that your boots should have good ankle support and a sturdy sole, as some of the walking will be on very rough or loose terrain. These will need to be stiff enough if you plan on using crampons.
Bye,
Fabien
Hi!
I am coming to Barcelona with friend in 2 weeks. We would like to do a part of GR 11 – for about a week, heading towards St.Sebastian.Can you recommend me a part that is possible to manage in around week with nice views and not as tough? (not in as high altitude)
Thanks a lot,
Zuzana
Hi, Fabien!
Thanks for you quick reply to my question.
Sorry, If to start in Aran Valle (Catalonia), how to reach from Bilbao to Vielya? From what village it is convenient to start?
Thanks
Hi Zuzana,
I would recommend you a 5 day itinerary on the GR11 in the Navarra Pyrenees (not high mountain and already not any snow) + 1 transfer day from Elizondo to Hondarribia + 1 hiking day from Hondarribia to San Sebastian on the Camino de Santiago del Norte.
The 5 gr11 hiking days could be as following:
-Isaba to Ochogavia
-Ochogavia to Villanueva
-Villanueva to Burguete
-Burguete to Puerto Urkiaga
-Puerto Urkiaga to Elizondo
I think that this part of the GR11 would be better for you than the one that is closer to the cost where you have to go up and down many valleys although the mountains are lower.
If we can help more, please let us know.
Cheers,
Fabien
Hi, we are a family of 4 planning to trek a part of the GR11. We have around 7-9 days to spend.
We start around the 18. of July. Do you have any recommendations of where to start and end the trek?
BR Lenette
Greetings Fabien,
Thank you for all of your detailed information. This website is VERY helpful. I am wondering if there are companies that send bags from San Sebastian to Barcelona. If yes, can we make arrangements with these companies online or will we need to wait until we are in San Sebastian?
Thanks,
Jamie
Hi
We are hoping to walk from Puigcerda to Vallter 2000 in a couple of weeks time. Is there still snow on these paths?
Many thanks
Hi,
I’m still planning to do all of GR11 this year, but my start date may need to be delayed a bit. Is it not too late to start from Irun around 15th of August? What weather conditions could I expect between Andorra and Mediterranean in late September, possibly even first week of October?
Also, I would like to repeat Scotts question about general snow conditions this year. Although with such a late start I should probably worry more about fresh snow…
Thanks!
Lukasz
Hi Elena,
The fastest way to go to Vielha from Bilbao maybe through France… But public transport to get there is quite terrible. I would recommend to use car sharing webpage such as blablacar. Recommended itinerary: Bilbao-Bayonne, Bayonne-Saint Gaudens, Saint-Gaudens-Bagnères de Luchon, Bagnères de Luchon-Vielha.
Good luck!!!
Fabien
Hi Jamie,
Please have a look at those websites. They might be able to offer luggage transport from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona.
Viaja sin maleta
Enviequipaje
Cheers,
Fabien