The guide describes the High Pyrenees from the Cirque de Lescun in the west to the Carlit massif and Cerdagne east of Andorra, in five regional chapters.
Between the Atlantic shores of the Côte Basque and the Mediterranean at Cape Cerbère, the Pyrenees form a natural frontier between France and Spain, throughout which walkers, trekkers and climbers have almost unlimited opportunities to exercise their sport among landscapes as diverse and appealing as any to be found in Europe.
The guide describes the High Pyrenees from the Cirque de Lescun in the west to the Carlit massif and Cerdagne east of Andorra, in five regional chapters.
Features
Valley-by-valley descriptions of range, its facilities and infrastructure
Information on the best mountaineering, walking and climbing opportunities in the area
Summaries of long-distance through-routes and treks
Accommodation, camping, refuges and travel details
Extensive introductory materials on the region, climate, geology, structure, towns, villages, access, best regions
History and background of the great explorations, with profiles of the pioneers and personalities of each range
A full listing of all the Pyrenean 3000m summits and their location
Detailed sketch maps and excellent colour photographs.
Outlines all the valleys and possible centres for exploring the High Pyrennes.
Difficulty
Not a pure routes book, this Mountain Range Guide includes every mountain activity at every possible level. Something for everyone - a true compendium.
Must See
Cirque de Lescun, Cirque de Gavarnie, Ordesa Canyon, Pineta Canyon... and these only scratch the surface of the opportunities in the Pyrenees
