Guided hike on the GR10 in the Pyrenees : The unforgettable adventure of Den & Phil
Crossing the Pyrenees by the GR 10 with a guide : A dream shared by many hikers. Den and Phil, a British couple with a passion for the mountains, decided to embark on this extraordinary adventure with Respyrénées. After 51 days of walking, we look back on a memorable trip.
The dream of hiking the entire GR 10 trail
For Denise and Phil, hiking the GR10 trail across the Pyrenees was a dream. "The tour we have completed has been a dream for some time so it has been a magical feeling being able to have been able to realise it over the recent 51 days spent in your company", they explain.
The GR®10 tour we have completed has been a dream for some time so it has been a magical feeling being able to have been able to realise it over the recent 51 days spent in the company of your colleagues. We simply would not have achieved this walk without the effort provided by you all.
Den & Phil
Along the way, they traversed contrasting landscapes in the heart of the Pyrenees:
The Basque Country, between its green hills and the Atlantic Ocean,
The pastoral valleys of Béarn,
The wild and challenging mountains of Ariège,
The sun-drenched forests and ridges of Catalonia,
Until the finish line facing the Mediterranean Sea!
Each stage brought its share of effort, but also simple pleasures: a magnificent sunset from a mountain refuge, breathtaking views, picnics at high altitude, games of crible, unusual encounters with pottocks, or a meal shared with other hikers...
Attentive guides and team
For this couple, the success of their crossing owes much to organisation. « We simply would not have achieved this walk without the effort provided by you all. » they say.
Accompanied by our local guides Anna, José, Cyrille and Xavi, Den and Phil emphasise the human richness of the experience: « They have each contributed uniquely to the overall experience that we have had. It has been a great pleasure to both Den & I to have them accompany us on our journey. A huge thankyou to each of them. We both hope that we get the chance to meet them again in the UK. »
With Respyrénées, they discovered much more than just support. Behind every step, there was special attention and a caring presence that transformed their trip. The delicious picnics prepared by Mélanie, our logistics manager, at the start of the adventure, or the invaluable help they received when they urgently needed to find a new pair of shoes. « Not sure at that point in the walk that I would have been able to continue without the support provided by you. », they remember.
The GR®10, an adventure to experience with Respyrénées
Den and Phil are already thinking about returning to France for more hikes. Their story perfectly illustrates what the GR10 crossing is all about: a sporting challenge, an immersion in nature and an incomparable human adventure. With good preparation and appropriate support, crossing the GR10 is an adventure accessible to anyone who wants to enjoy an extraordinary experience. Whether you choose to do it in its entirety or in sections, every step on this trail is an invitation to discover and surpass yourself.
👉 Do you also dream of hiking the GR®10? Respyrénées accompanies you every step of the way, with tailored logistics, passionate guides and flawless organisation, so that you can enjoy your own Pyrenean adventure.
