GR 10
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The GR 10 is one of the paths and trails of the extensive Grande Randonnée (or GR) network. It crosses France, from the Mediterranean coast to the Atlantic coast, and runs almost entirely through the Pyrenees. While the trail is in France, much of it is near, or even on, the border with Spain. The trail can be walked in either direction, though some suggest that the west-east route is easier in the beginning, as it is both cooler and less steep that the corresponding start heading west; this may be an advantage to those not fully in shape.
UnderstandMoving from west to east, the trail begins in Hendaye on the Atlantic Ocean, and finishes on the Mediterranean, in the small town of Banyuls sur Mer.
PrepareThe GR 10 is a demanding mountain trek requiring a good level of physical fitness and preparation for steep, rocky terrain.
Get inAccessing the start and end points is straightforward via public transport.
WalkThe GR 10 begins at Résidence Croisière on Hendaye beach. A Decathlon near the start is useful for last-minute supplies, especially watersports and camping items such as gas canisters.
Stay safeThe GR 10 is a demanding high-mountain route that requires careful preparation and self-sufficiency.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "GR 10" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Tournasol7, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons