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Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre

Posted on 2012/06/14 by

Topographic maps and guides for walking in France are available at the online store run by the French Association for Hikers — Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre.  The search function enables you to look by region, départment (regions in … Continue reading →

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Hiking the GR-65 in France to Join the Camino de Santiago

Posted on 2012/06/06 by

Hiking the GR-65 can be a classic route to Southwestern France.  The route in blue is suggested by this hotel in the region. I walked a more southern route recommended by a local guide through Arudy, Oloron-Sainte-Marie. Mauléon-Licharre and Ordiarp. … Continue reading →

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Llivia — Spain Inside France

Posted on 2012/05/28 by

Llivia is a town under Spanish jurisdiction, a part of Girona, yet it is completely surrounded by French territory.  The historical and political elements  that created this situation relate to Llivia’s pre-Medieval status as a city rather than a village. … Continue reading →

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Pyrenees Geology

Posted on 2010/09/09 by

Prospecting in the Pyrenees? Here’s the geology map to plot your search. If you are planning on hiking in France, the best topo maps are from IGN.  

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Pyrenees Walking Route

Posted on 2009/11/07 by

Check out this map for ideas on how to explore the Pyrenees Mountains.

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