Haute Randonnee Pyrenees

[Michael Byrne]

Hello,
I am planning to follow the HRP from west (Hendaya) to East (Banyuls-Sur-Mer) in September/October 2014. I know its a long way off, but necessitated by job schedules etc.
I am interested in hearing from others with similar aspirations, especially what preparation you are doing including training, planning etc. Any suggestions and contact is welcome!

[Roger Caffin]

The HRP, by bicycle?
Um …

Cheers

[Michael Byrne]

Planning to backpack on foot!

[Wim Depondt]

If by foot, this post is at the wrong location.

I would first and foremost advice to purchase a guidebook. Cicerone's book is the best English literature with regard to the HRP: http://www.cicerone.co.uk/product/detail.cfm/book/555/title/the-pyrenean-haute-route

Can be bought as an adobe ebook (no shipping and weight saving on trail.

There is a nice trip report around BPL by Amy: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=37414
Mind you, she was VERY fortunate weatherwise.

Personaly, I would avoid July & August – to many people, and go early september. Less daylight and slightly worse weather though @ september.

Wim

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