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Clockwise from top L to centre: Edelweiss, Anemone narcissiflora, Gentian, White Asphodel, Martagon Lily, Great Yellow Gentian, Aquilegia vulgaris, Androsace villosa, Bracket fungus

Pyrenean plant life is very diverse with at least 160 species of flower endemic to the Pyrenees, as well as many species, such as edelweiss, which will be familiar to those visiting the Alps.

Getting to the start

Access to the GR11 will be by car, coach, train or plane. (Useful websites are given in Appendix D.)

By car

You could to drive down to Irún through France or from Bilbao or Santander (by ferry from Portsmouth or Plymouth with Brittany Ferries) in northern Spain. You will need to find somewhere to leave your car and at the end of your walk you could return to Irún by rail.

By coach

It is possible to reach the Pyrenees by overnight coach from London (Victoria Coach Station). National Express run links to London and then Eurolines run coaches throughout Europe. The most convenient destinations for those walking the GR11 are Irún and Figueras. Eurolines also operate services to Bayonne, Orthez, Pau, Tarbes, San-Gaudens, Toulouse and Perpignan in northern France.