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TACK



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Brilliant video, gives me the bug, recognise a few of the routes Thumbs Up
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amondeggs



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Well we are just putting plans in place to go back to the pyrenees end of May. (same time as last year).

Going again with CDS who will be in his G4 Discovery 3 (AKA the "tangerine dream machine" )

This time looking to do some of the higher routes but aware that snow may be our enemy Twisted Evil Anybody got any snow chains for 255 85 16 tyres that they dont want or are selling ?????????

Will be driving down to the Med again and then working our way across to Santander. I think though at a slower pace than last time which will mean a bit more of a road trip across to the boat.

Will be a good test for the new engine I have recently fitted.....

Will report back as before as to how we get on Thumbs Up

Thanks for the positive feedback on the videos Thumbs Up

Its nice that others have gained the inspiration to go because of them.
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Our ferry leaves UK 6.6.15 and returns Sp 14.6.15 Can't wait! Thumbs Up

PS you have a PM Steve Thumbs Up Adventure isn't paved!
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Hey all!

Also in the planning stages of going over the Pyrenees. Looking at August and going from the Atlantic to the Med.

I have loads of questions, where are you guys doing your research? Some other forum or?

For route I have been looking at wikiloc but it's hard going, many many routes but what's good?!

At the moment I'm a one man band trying to rally mates to come with (not going too well). So I'm looking at both difficult routes for a group and maybe a backup, easy route if I end up going alone.
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salesman



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This is looking like a very popular Holiday this year
I am also considering a trip to the pyrennes in late july, early august.
(we did the Alpes Maritime last year on our own and wild camped)
like most, we will be driving down to the Med, and then transversing the Pyrennes mostly on the Spanish side
and Wild camping as we go.
Does anyone have any experenice of camping wild on the spanish side, any problems, any no-no's.
cheers
Barry
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GSLRO



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Would like to know peoples recommendations for campsites enroute and wild camp sites. Wild campsites by Private Message only though please Thumbs Up Adventure isn't paved!
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this does indeed seem popular on here right now. we are also booked on the ferry (late June) and now in detailed route planning mode. for those who haven't picked dates yet and have flexibility advice to me from some Spanish friends was to avoid late July and all of August as the school holidays add hugely to numbers in the area.

have fun everyone Thumbs Up
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amondeggs



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Re: popular
salesman wrote:
This is looking like a very popular Holiday this year
I am also considering a trip to the pyrennes in late july, early august.
(we did the Alpes Maritime last year on our own and wild camped)
like most, we will be driving down to the Med, and then transversing the Pyrennes mostly on the Spanish side
and Wild camping as we go.
Does anyone have any experenice of camping wild on the spanish side, any problems, any no-no's.
cheers
Barry
s

Last year being our first trip I plotted campsites along our route so that we had choices at the end of each day. However I used a great iPhone app called " you camp ES" . Using the GPS on the phone it locks onto your position and show the location of all the campsites around. Also it gives you a comprehensive list of facilities at each. Wild camping is allowed in the pyrenees S long as you are not in the national park or on private land. A big NO NO would be open fires due to forest fire risk. Last year we did only one wild camp but at 5500 feet it was a fantastic night with amazing views albeit a very cold one.



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All our tents were froze stiff in the morning Very Happy
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josefk wrote:
this does indeed seem popular on here right now. we are also booked on the ferry (late June) and now in detailed route planning mode. for those who haven't picked dates yet and have flexibility advice to me from some Spanish friends was to avoid late July and all of August as the school holidays add hugely to numbers in the area.

have fun everyone Thumbs Up


We went last week in May and it was idilic as tracks were deserted. Some days we would drive all day and not see another car. As I have previously said the only issue could be on the higher routes with snow blocking them. Thumbs Up

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With so many of us planning trips over the Pyrenees this year would any you guys want to meet up somewhere in the midlands to swap ideas, routes, advice and maybe have a beer?
Post #408844 18th Mar 2015 9:40pm
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amondeggs



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Will be in touch Jim,

Work is mad at the moment, I'm a school teacher so will be off for Easter soon and so will be able to arrange a meet Thumbs Up
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No problem! Easter would work for me Thumbs Up
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Just preparing to return to the Pyrenees for part 2 Very Happy

Leave the UK next Friday for another traverse of the Pyrenees from east to west. This time looking to take some of the higher routes ( snow allowing)

Weather looking very good at the moment Very Happy

Will feed back on return as I did before.

Getting excited now Thumbs Up Cool

Jim sorry I have not been in touch as I suggested we meet up Easter. I've been really busy sorry. Happy to meet up on my return if you like Thumbs Up
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We are setting off tomorrow.Heading down to Fos,following the Val d' Aran,then down to the Bardenas reales,then back up through the Picos de Europa.
Yaaaay,bring it on.
Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
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I'm very jealous. I am trying to hold off all my work commitments and still get going at the end of August.

I'd be very interested in hearing from you guys on your return!

Have an amazing trip - i'm sure it will be spectacular Thumbs Up
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