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In the 2008 edition, P-J and Anna wrote: ‘If asked to describe our father, the word “indomitable” invariably springs to mind. Dad’s exploits formed a thread of marvellous adventure through our upbringing.’

My thanks to Christine Lucia for agreeing to let us build on Paul’s work, to Paul’s family and the many Cicerone trekkers whose comments have helped the GR11 and our guides to it go from strength to strength.

Jonathan Williams

AUTHOR’S PREFACE

Limestone outcrops, Sierra de Abodi (Stage 6)

The first Cicerone guide to the GR11 was published in 1996. At that time the route was ill-defined with little waymarking; navigation was a serious problem and there was much walking on tarmac and dirt roads. Constant changes and improvements in the route kept Paul Lucia busy producing updates and his fourth edition was published in 2008. Since 2008 there have been major route changes to the GR11, especially in the Basque Country and Navarre. Road walking has been reduced to a minimum, the route has been well signed and waymarked and the GR11 has now developed into a magnificent route through largely unspoilt and wild mountains. The author walked the main route again in 2017 for this updated guide but has not walked all the alternative routes since 2013. This update includes the new route between La Mina and Candanchu, the only major change since 2013.