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What to pack for a day hike, including with children
Footwear, layers, water and a margin for delays: pack for the route and your family’s pace.
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A good hike starts here
Personal kit, rentals, fitting and common mistakes: from a lakeside walk to a ski day, canyoning trip or mountain ascent.
Where to go with children in the Pyrenees
Scenic hikes for a single day
Camping in the Pyrenees: campsites and bivouac rules
Equipment
Equipment for your activity
Guides · 3 min
Via ferrata equipment: compatibility, fit and rental
Energy absorber, harness and helmet form a system. Choose it for the user and understand what rental does not teach.
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Equipment for canyoning and rafting
Two water activities with different equipment: what to bring, what to confirm with the centre and why fit matters.
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Equipment for flights, jumps and ziplines
Prepare as a passenger or participant: personal clothing, operator equipment and the differences between five formats.
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What to take mountain biking: trails, enduro and bike parks
Match the bike and protection to the route, use rental well and check everything before the first descent.
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Ski equipment: resort pistes and off-piste terrain
Boots, layers and protection on open pistes, with separate preparation and avalanche equipment beyond them.
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Summit equipment: trekking, snow and mountaineering
Recognise the limits of hiking equipment and prepare compatible technical kit with your guide.
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Overnight equipment: campsites and backpacking
Shelter, sleep, water and cooking planned around carried weight, weather and the rules of the location.
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First ski trip to Andorra: lessons, rentals and where to stay
How to choose a sector, lessons, rentals and accommodation for a first ski trip to Andorra, with simple logistics.
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How to choose a ski resort in the Pyrenees
Eight resorts across Spain, France and Andorra compared by access, beginner lessons and options for companions who do not ski.
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Hiking in the Pyrenees without a car: three bases
Compare Ribes de Freser, Espot and Cauterets, with separate plans for reaching the trail and getting back after summer buses finish.
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Your first via ferrata: prepare before you climb
How to compare grade, approach, exposure, escapes and descent, then prepare equipment for a first via ferrata.
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Montserrat with children: a walk, funicular or summit
Consider Sant Miquel for a short walk with a return along the same path. Sant Joan can be a funicular outing in its own right; Sant Jeroni needs a mountain-day plan.
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Your first Pyrenees hike: choosing the right trail
Start with a day that fits: one valley, a clear route and enough time to enjoy the way back.
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When to visit the Pyrenees: match season to trail
Altitude and trail conditions matter more than a calendar date. Find the right time for valleys, lakes and high passes.
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