GR10 in the French Pyrenees. Day 5: Gîte de Saint-Justin – Lac d’Aubert
High on sugar (and groceries), I left Bareges and through silent valleys headed towards Neouvielle nature reserve, famous for its numerous lakes.
GR10 in the French Pyrenees. Day 4: Luz – Gîte de Saint-Justin
Today I’m having an easy day. I need to recover from a few long days in the high Pyrenees and mentally I feel drained. According to the GR10 itinerary, my destination is Bareges village, which is only 12km away. Nice!
GR10 in the French Pyrenees. Day 3: Refuge des Granges de Holle – Gavarnie
Today I was planning to divert from GR10 to cross to the Spanish side of the Pyrenees. Plans are meant to be broken though and I didn’t make it to Spain. Day 3 was actually the most stressful of the whole Pyrenees trip. So what happened?
GR10 in the French Pyrenees. Day 2: Refuge des Oulettes de Gaube – Refuge des Granges de Holle
It’s day #2 and it was a long day. Many kilometers, many experiences. it started with quite a long climb to Hourquette d’Ossoue (2734m), which is the highest pass on GR10.
GR10 in the French Pyrenees. Day 1: Cauterets – Refuge des Oulettes de Gaube
I was excited, nervous, focused, curious – a hurricane of emotions went through my head as I headed to the beginning of the trail. After years of hiking with Edo, it was kind of weird to be alone.
French Pyrenees (GR10): Cauterets to Luchon
Pyrenees mountains are quite steep and green, while clouds tend to linger above the valleys until late lunch. Overall, I fell in love with this region and felt that it has its own unique landscape and vibe.
GR5 trail (Geneva lake to Nice) review: what I liked and what to keep in mind
Together with my boyfriend, I walked GR5 in the summer of 2021. In this post, I’d like to share with you my reflections on this adventure: what I liked about this hike and what to keep in mind in case you are considering walking GR5 as well.
Hiking in winter? Of course! How-to guide for beginners & my own experience
Little did I know that hiking is very much possible in winter too, you can even do it without any special equipment or skills such as skiing.
Winter day hike in Switzerland: Panoramaweg Braunwald (route #471)
It is a very scenic winter trail. Tall mountains were around us the whole time, it was truly a panoramic path.
Winter day hike in Switzerland: route #191 to Vorder Höhi
I came across this route as it is relatively close to Zürich, where we stayed. It does not require snowshoes and promises great views. And they were great indeed.
GR5: Geneva to Nice
The most famous section of GR5 is a trek through the French Alps from Geneva lake to Nice. This post is a comprehensive guide for anyone planning to hike GR5.
What to eat on a hiking trip? My food hits and misses
In this post, you’ll find the 3 misses and 4 hits on my quest for finding the best trail food. When searching for trail dish ideas, I pay close attention not only to the taste and energy but also to the weight of the food.