Trekking the GR10 Through the French Pyrenees: Le Sentier des Pyrenees

Trekking the GR10 Through the French Pyrenees: Le Sentier des Pyrenees is a guidebook to the GR10 Trek in the Pyrenees. 

The revised editions of this guidebook to walking the GR10, the Sentier des Pyrenees, a 955km trek across the French Pyrenees from Hendaye on the Atlantic coast to the Mediterranean coast at Banyuls-sur-Mer. The book describes 55 stages, with information on planning, transport, accommodation and facilities. Walk the entire GR10 in around 45 days or in shorter trips.

Traverse the full length of the GR10 Sentier des Pyrénées, one of Europe’s most challenging and spectacular long-distance trails. Stretching 954km (593miles) from Hendaye on the Atlantic coast to Banyuls-sur-Mer on the Mediterranean, the route crosses the dramatic French Pyrenees, passing rugged peaks, deep glacial valleys, alpine meadows, and picturesque Pyrenean villages along the way.

This comprehensive guidebook is your essential companion for planning and completing the GR10, whether you aim to walk the entire trail (typically 7 weeks) or tackle it in shorter sections. Described west to east in 55 stages of 7–27km (4–1 miles) each, the book combines detailed route descriptions with practical planning advice, topographical mapping and essential logistical information, helping experienced hikers approach this iconic trek with confidence.

• Stage-by-stage route descriptions covering the full 954km (593 miles) GR10, enabling careful itinerary planning for a complete through-walk or sectional trips
• Clear 1:100,000 mapping and gradient profiles for each stage to support navigation on varied mountain terrain across the Pyrenees and well-marked paths
• Practical guidance on planning and preparation, including when to go, equipment, accommodation options, camping and resupply in key towns like Estaing, Gavarnie and Aulus-les-Bains
• Suggested alternatives and diversions are provided for exposed sections like Corniche des Alhas or using the beautiful Tour du Val d’Azun, helping hikers manage weather and safety.
• Highlights of the Pyrenean scenery and experiences are included with details on the history and geology of the area, from the rolling hills of the Basque country to the limestone peaks of the High Pyrenees and the Mediterranean-influenced landscapes near Banyuls-sur-Mer.

GR10 – Quick Facts

Trail name: GR10 Sentier des Pyrénées
Location: French Pyrenees, France
Total distance: 954 km / 593 miles
Typical duration: 7 weeks (full trail); sectional trips possible
Start: Hendaye (Atlantic Coast)
Finish: Banyuls-sur-Mer (Mediterranean Coast)
Trail type: Long-distance, coast-to-coast mountain trail
Difficulty: Challenging (suitable for experienced hikers; sectional walking possible for moderate fitness)
Terrain: Mountain passes, alpine meadows, glacial valleys, forests, rocky ridges
Navigation: Mostly well-waymarked; guidebook and mapping recommended
Best season: June to September (summer to early autumn)
Accommodation: Mountain huts, guesthouses, small hotels; camping possible.