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    Trekking in the Pyrenees (Paperback) By (author) Douglas Streatfeild-James

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    Short Description for Trekking in the PyreneesFully revised guide for walkers in the Pyrenees mountains that border France and Spain. Includes all the main trails in the French and Spanish Pyrenees from the six-week coast-to-coast GR10 hike to day walks from key access points. Includes the Spanish GR11 hike from Roncesvalles to Andorra.
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  • This is an area of awe-inspiring natural beauty. Approximately 450 km (280 miles) in length, the range includes rolling foothills, steep gorges, high passes, and imposing peaks. Superb scenery, a rich culture and a long history, wonderful cuisine, and excellent sporting opportunities all combine to make the Pyrenees one of Europe's most exciting regions; there's no better way to experience it than on foot. >Ninety detailed trekking maps--showing walking times, places to stay, and points of interest, with detailed route descriptions: GR10 from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, GR11 from Roncesvalles to Andorra, Link routes, and HRP sections >Practical information--planning a trip >Getting to France and Spain from other countries in Europe, North America, and Australasia >Where to stay (all budgets), where to eat, what to see >Getting to the start of a trek >Historical and cultural background >Health and safety >Minimizing impact on the environment >French and Spanish language sections >Pyrenean flora and fauna--four-page full-color guide to the flowers of the Pyrenees >Illustrated bird identification section >Forty color photographs