Journal · 3 min
Sant Maurici, Ayous or Tristaina: choose your lake day
Three landscapes and three ways to organise a walk, from a wooded valley to open high mountain terrain.
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A little more inspiration
Trip ideas, comparisons and a closer look at the mountains.
Journal · 3 min
Autumn in the Pyrenees: September and October need different plans
How to balance shorter daylight, changing weather and the temptation to linger in an autumn forest.
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Pyrenees lakes in autumn: access and the journey back
Bouillouses, Néouvielle and Aigüestortes: connect the road, transport and trailhead. Key 2026 dates and the decisions to make before leaving.
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Journal · 5 min
Irati in autumn: choose your forest entrance first
Casas de Irati, Arrazola and the Irabia dam lead into the same forest but serve different walks. Choose an entrance, check the complete circuit and plan an autumn day without relying on a promised date for peak colour.
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Journal · 3 min
Three days in Ordesa: one base, more time in the valley
A Torla base, unhurried waterfalls and one longer walking day that can move with the forecast.
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GR10, GR11 or HRP: choose the way you want to walk
The practical differences between the crossings matter more than a universal table of days and difficulty.
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