Trekking the Cami dels Bons Homes GR107 – crossing the Pyrenees in the Cathars’ footsteps

by Werstroh, Nike; Mig, Jacint

• ISBN13: 9781786312235
• ISBN10: 1786312239
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2024-11-15
• Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

Summary

A guidebook to walking the Cami dels Bons Homes (GR107), from Foix in France to Berga in Catalonia. Covering 225km (140 miles), this long-distance hike follows a Cathar trail through the French and Spanish Pyrenees. Some sections of the trail are long and somewhat demanding, so a reasonable level of fitness is required for the trek.

The route is described from north to south in 10 stages, each between 16 and 36km (10–22 miles) in length. 

• GPX files available to download
• 1:100,000 maps included for each stage
• Handy stage facilities planner that highlights information about accommodation, facilities and public transport along the route
• Advice on planning and preparation

Author Biography

Nike and Jacint met many years ago on a long coach journey as they both travelled into the unknown to build a new life in a different country. It wasn't long before they became inseparable. Travelling quickly emerged as their favourite activity and now wherever they go they try to find the best trails. They would love to share their passion for walking with others. Nike went to journalism school and Jacint is a keen photographer. They moved from London to Surrey where they can enjoy the countryside and hills. Nike and Jacint met many years ago on a long coach journey as they both travelled into the unknown to build a new life in a different country. It wasn't long before they became inseparable. Travelling quickly emerged as their favourite activity and now wherever they go they try to find the best trails. They would love to share their passion for walking with others. Nike went to journalism school and Jacint is a keen photographer. They moved from London to Surrey where they can enjoy the countryside and hills.