Hendaye to Banyuls
on foot
across the Pyrenees
Nine hundred and fifty four kilometres of French Pyrenees, from the Atlantic at Hendaye to the Mediterranean at Banyuls. Most people walk it a section at a time.
| Section | Distance | From | Difficulty | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR10 Section 1: Hendaye to Saint Jean Pied de Port | 63miles | £619pp | Open › | |
| GR10 Section 2: Saint Jean Pied de Port to Etsaut | 77miles | £596pp | Open › | |
| GR10 Section 3: Etsaut to Cauterets | 52miles | £596pp | Open › | |
| GR10 Section 4: Cauterets to Luchon | 70miles | £661pp | Open › | |
| GR10 Section 5: Luchon to Aulus les Bains | 77miles | £692pp | Open › | |
| GR10 Section 6: Aulus les Bains to Mérens | 60miles | £679pp | Open › | |
| GR10 Section 7: Mérens to Vernet les Bains | 53miles | £630pp | Open › | |
| GR10 Section 8: Vernet les Bains to Banyuls sur Mer | 69miles | £630pp | Open › |
GR10 Section 1: Hendaye to Saint Jean Pied de Port
A classic route for Spring and Summer
Comfortable accommodation
Local transport guidance
Clear day-by-day plan + GPX
- 101km | 63 miles
- 4,435m | 14,550ft
- Tough
GR10 Section 2: Saint Jean Pied de Port to Etsaut
A classic route for Spring and Summer
Comfortable accommodation
Local transport guidance
Clear day-by-day plan + GPX
- 124km | 77 miles
- 6,230m | 20,440ft
- Tough
GR10 Section 3: Etsaut to Cauterets
A classic route for Spring and Summer
Comfortable accommodation
Local transport guidance
Clear day-by-day plan + GPX
- 84km | 52 miles
- 5,650m | 18,540ft
- Tough
GR10 Section 4: Cauterets to Luchon
Glacial lakes & alpine passes
113km, 7,120m ascent
Get your personalised itinerary:
- 113km | 70 miles
- 7,120m | 23,360ft
- Tough
GR10 Section 5: Luchon to Aulus les Bains
A classic route for Spring and Summer
Comfortable accommodation
Local transport guidance
Clear day-by-day plan + GPX
- 124km | 77 miles
- 8,335m | 27,411ft
- Tough
GR10 Section 6: Aulus les Bains to Mérens
A classic route for Spring and Summer
Comfortable accommodation
Local transport guidance
Clear day-by-day plan + GPX
- 97km | 60 miles
- 5,550m | 18,208ft
- Tough
GR10 Section 7: Mérens to Vernet les Bains
High Pyrenean lake country and refuge nights
85km, 4,452m ascent
Get your personalised itinerary:
- 85km | 53 miles
- 4,452m | 14,606ft
- Tough
GR10 Section 8: Vernet les Bains to Banyuls sur Mer
A classic route for Spring and Summer
Comfortable accommodation
Local transport guidance
Clear day-by-day plan + GPX
- 111km | 69 miles
- 4,530m | 14,862ft
- Tough
Find Your GR10
Most people walk it in 55 days. Some want longer to take it all in. Others want the challenge of doing it quicker. Pick the trip that suits you — or customise yours below.
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