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Water

Swedish GR11 hiker collecting water from a stream (Stage 2)

Water can be a problem if the weather is hot. When walking in temperatures of 25–30°C, you will need at least ½ litre (1 pint) of water for each hour of walking, plus about 2 litres for a ‘dry’ camp, (ie one without a source of water). This is a guideline; actual needs will vary considerably from person to person and will depend on the temperature.

Most towns, villages and hamlets in the Pyrenees have fountains with untreated spring water. The locals and most walkers will drink the water without further treatment.

You will often find fountains or ‘piped’ water as you walk along the trail. It should be obvious whether this water comes from a spring or a surface stream. Spring water is usually of a high quality and can be drunk with confidence. You should be more cautious about surface streams, especially woodland streams or streams in areas which are well stocked with sheep or cattle.

Unless otherwise indicated, the streams, springs and water-points mentioned in the text were running in dry years, 2012 and 2017, and in 2013, a wet year, on through-hikes starting from Irún in mid-June. During snow melt and in a wet year there will be far more water sources, especially in the High Pyrenees.