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Equipment

GR11 hikers at Coll de Tudela (Stage 29)

This is a serious expedition so you should have previous experience of backpacking or long-distance walks before attempting this fantastic route. A few general points are made on equipment here.

 Keep your load as light as possible. If you don’t need it, don’t carry it!

 If you are using accommodation you may still want to carry a lightweight sleeping bag and camping mat to enable you to bivouac if necessary

 Your waterproofs should be able to cope with thunderstorms in the High Pyrenees or steady rain in the Basque Country

 You should have sufficient clothing to cope with sub-zero temperatures

 A sun-hat is strongly recommended

 Use plenty of sun-screen

 Shorts are preferred by most hikers

 Good quality walking shoes are the best footwear. You could use lightweight boots, but heavy boots aren’t necessary. Trainers aren’t really robust enough for the terrain. Make sure you have a good tread on your shoes or boots.

 As a minimum you should have containers capable of carrying 4 litres of water, possibly with one easily accessible water bottle and the remaining capacity as water bags