A war escape
This article tells the breathtaking story of a daring escape from occupied France. Flight Sergeant Chalky White crossed France, from north to south, after he was shot down over Normandy on 22 August 1943...
The most beautiful towns and villages in the Pyrenees
There are a lot of remarkable villages and towns in the Pyrenees, so I’m going to classify them geographically. Don't miss this article....
Andorra hiking Guide
Andorra is advertised as the “country of the Pyrenees”, which makes sense because it is an extremely mountainous country – though none of its summits reach 3000m. France is to its north and east; Catalonia to its west and south....
Trek the GR11 Pyrenees
The GR11 is the star of all the trails in the southern Pyrenees. It is a route of outstanding beauty and landscape diversity that crosses the Pyrenees from the Mediterranean Sea to the Cantábrico Sea. GR stands for Gran Recorrido (long path, in English). The...
A Walkers guide to Bergueda, the district where Pedraforca is located
The Alt or High Berguedà is a great region to visit and in which one can enjoy leisure activities at any time of the year. For nature enthusiasts there is the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park (the largest of its kind in Catalonia), the mountain of Pedraforca...
More details of the Freedom Trail Pyrenees story
This article gives more detail about the story in the trip Alt Pirineu Natural Park and the freedom trail....
Why choose a guided trek with mountain guide?
Qualified and skilled in all aspects of mountaineering. First and foremost, a mountain guide is a qualified professional skilled in all areas of leading groups into mountainous regions such as the Pyrenees. ...
10 amazing photos climbing Puigmal – Pyrenees
Puigmal (2,913m) is the highest peak of the Núria valley, on the crest line between France and Catalonia. Although it does not have an especially striking summit and is not particularly attractive to look at, it attracts many mountaineers because it has far-reaching panoramic views....
10 amazing photos climbing Pedraforca – Pyrenees
Pedraforca (2,505 m) is one of the most attractive mountains in Catalonia, an also one of the most famous for mountaineering. It is located into the Cadí-Moixeró natural park, in one of the most emblematic parts of the Catalan Pyrenees, the High Berguedà (read more...
10 Amazing Photos Climbing Canigou – Pyrenees
The Canigou (Canigó in Catalan), the sacred mountain of the Catalnas, is a massif, 2,784 m high, located in France, in the Départament des Pyrénées Orientales....
A Walkers Guide to La Cerdanya: The Great Valley of the Pyrenees.
Its privileged situation and particular geographic standpoint make La Cerdanya one of the most attractive and well-defined natural regions in the Pyrenees. Is characterized mainly by the contrasts between the vast plai...
10 Amazing Photos Climbing Tristaina – Pyrenees
Tristaina (2,878 m) is a peak located between France and Andorra. You will see 10 amazing photos climbing this sharp peak between Andorra and France. The easiest way to reach the summit is from the south slope, in Andorra. You will only need half a day...
A Walkers Guide to La Garrotxa in Catalonia
La Garrotxa is a middle-mountain comarca (‘county’) in the Northeast of Catalonia. It belongs to the Girona province. Its capital is Olot. La Garrotxa can be divided into two completely contrasting parts on all levels: - On one hand, the northern half, known as Alta Garrotxa,...