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 | GR 10 - 2nd Section | from 450 € | | Pyrenees - Self-guided walking - 7 days |  |
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| From St Jean Pied de Port to Etsaut the GR10 weaves its way through villages typical of the region such as Estérençuby or the hamlet of Logibar. After Logibar, Sainte-Engrace, the most oriental of the basque mountain villages. From here the GR10 goes into a typically Pyrenean, high mountain setting. In gaining altitude you will reach La Pierre Saint-Martin before descending upon the village of Lescun, renowned for its famous glacial cirque. The best part of the walk awaits you at the end at the village of Estaut, in the Aspe valley, gateway to the famous Pyrenean National park. |
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Day 1
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is the capital of the Pays Basque region. Set a circle of hills at the foot of the Roncevaux pass into Spain. After checking into your hotel A chance to discover the many delights of this
seductive region.
Visit the Irouléguy vineyards, around St Jean Pied de Port.
11km, 3h30, +160m, -160m. |
Day 2
The trail heads out in an Easterly direction from St Jean towards the nearby hills. Following the deepening valley past small, isolated farms, sparkling mountain streams and steep green slopes.
13km, 5h15, +820m, -390m. |
Day 3
The GR10 traverses some stunning, rural countryside along cols and ridges with airy views across the beech filled gullies. There are many species of birds and herds of horses, cows and sheep graze on the hillsides.
18km, 6h45, +1486m, -744m. |
Day 4
Heading off from Iraty you follow high mountain passes and ridges with spectacular views across the dense forest. You head towards the ridge of Ugatze at 1170m before heading towards the gite at Logibar.
13km, 7h, +232m, -1185m. |
Day 5
From Logibar, the GR10 joins the cayolar de Saratzé (1205m altitude), via the Olhadoubi and Kakouéta Gorges before arriving at the hamlet of Senta.
15km, 6h30, +1160m, -905m. |
Day 6
The GR10 makes its way to the Arres de Camplong and on to the massif of L’Anie, superb views of the Pas d’Azuns mountains. The trail continues into the famous glacier cirque at Lescun.
15km, 5h00, +282m, -1022m. |
Day 7
You leave Lescun glacier cirque to arrive at the mountain village of Aspe, gateway to the Pyrenean National park.
13km, 5h45, +790m, -1092m. |
| Departures |
| Every day from mid-June to the end of September. (for a departure on a different date, consult us). Bookings from two people or more. |
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| Prices |
| Price (€) | from 01/06/2008 to 30/09/2008 | | Price per Adult | 450 | | |
| Trip Summary | Start
Day 1 at your gite in Saint Jean Pied de Port.
If you have done the 1st section of the GR10 the night in St Jean Pied de Port is offered BB in a gite.
End
Day 7 in Etsaut, after your walk.
If you are doing the 2nd and 3rd part of the GR10, the night in Etsaut is offered half board in a gite.
How to get there
Biarritz Parme airport, Bordeaux autoroute, TER trains in direction Hendaye.
Accommodation
In dormitories in gites. Half-board, except day 1 (BB).
Number of people
From 2
Level of difficulty
The walks are on good footpaths and trails, the terrain is varied but often rocky. You need to be used to walking and take regular exercise to enjoy this holiday.
Guide
Self-guided walking.
Carrying
You need to carry a small day sack only with a water bottle, camera, picnic and wind jacket.
The main luggage will be transported by vehicle between the different accommodations.
Price includes
6 nights in gites, 5 evening meals, 6 breakfasts, transfer day 6, luggage transfers, the dossier containing your maps, route notes and all necessary details needed for your holiday.
Price does not include
Entrance fees, additional transfers, drinks, picnics, additional activities, holiday insurance and travel, evening meal day 1.
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| This holiday can be linked with the 3rd section of the GR10 - Free night in Etsaut ! |
 | GR 10 - 3rd Section - 495 €
From Etsaut to Cauterets, the GR10 takes you through the heart of the Pyrenean National Park. You will discover some exceptional sites as you walk through five different valleys. |
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