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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2173  
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Its not a hard route, the few weve done anyway. Fair few farmers around and locals so if you do get stuck/breakdown you shouldnt be waiting long. Just be sensible Instagram @defender_ventures
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12th Feb 2020 1:28pm |
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| shropshiredefender Member Since: 05 Jun 2017 Location: Shropshire Posts: 834  
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As above, personally I prefer the Spanish side, most tracks are easy to find, don't be surprised to find a small Renault van at the top after you have used diff lock and low range for a few miles
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12th Feb 2020 1:40pm |
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| notxal Member Since: 20 Nov 2019 Location: Shropshire Posts: 89  
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Brilliant locations all along the Spanish side of Pyrenees and the North Coast of Spain where there are many mountainous National Parks such as the Picos de Europa within a hour or so of empty beaches. One of the voted 10 best driving roads is the N260 which tracks across the Spanish side of the Pyrenees.
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12th Feb 2020 2:01pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4216 
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We did it by ourselves last year, no problem at all. Thoroughly enjoyable. Saw very few other 4x4s. We had stunning weather the whole time. We did the Vibraction Traverse route, which starts in France but is almost all on the Spanish side. Although it feels remote, in reality you are never that far from tarmac or a village. As mentioned above, most of the tracks are used by farmers so even if you got totally stranded someone would likely find your remains within a few weeks
The only safety caution I would advise is to watch the weather. The tracks are largely easy going, bit if it is very wet, I can imagine some stretches would be tricky. There was evidence of a lot washouts from previous winter. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS |
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12th Feb 2020 2:39pm |
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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2173
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The only downside is the drive through france is VERY boring
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12th Feb 2020 3:06pm |
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| markalpha Member Since: 23 Apr 2008 Location: Downham Market Posts: 690 
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Or use the ferry down to Spain.
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12th Feb 2020 3:09pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2244 
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There's no reason not to do it solo.
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12th Feb 2020 3:32pm |
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| sharkey964 Member Since: 05 Oct 2014 Location: On a muddy track Posts: 574  
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I have been doing the Pyrenees prety much every year for the last 5,solo.
Its not deepest Mongolia.....Just go & do it,you'll love it. As others have said,stick to the Spanish side. These roadbooks are very good,although in French.. https://www.vibraction.org/road-books/ Marc. |
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12th Feb 2020 6:48pm |
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| Markez79 Member Since: 27 Jun 2018 Location: South West Posts: 201 |
Sorry to hijack, but does anyone know where I can find the route guidance in English?!
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13th Feb 2020 3:43pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4216
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What is it you want exactly? Although the Vibraction books are French, the actual directions are tulip diagrams, so easy to follow in and they send you a GPS file when you buy the book. Also there are many GPS routes available to download for free from Wikiloc. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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13th Feb 2020 3:58pm |
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| Outlaw1 Member Since: 11 Aug 2016 Location: east sussex Posts: 268
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+1 for wikiloc , my wife and i done it on our own a couple of years ago and plan on returning this year. As said you are never that far from civilisation but at times it does feel like it
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13th Feb 2020 7:26pm |
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| Markez79 Member Since: 27 Jun 2018 Location: South West Posts: 201 |
Fantastic - thank you |
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14th Feb 2020 9:44am |
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| Pat Member Since: 05 Dec 2016 Location: Somewhere new! Posts: 368 
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Thanks guys.
Doesn't seem like there's any reason why I shouldn't ... just go for it! It started with a kiss, never thought it would come to this. SIII CSW Safari, limestone, (JAC 914N). Where is she now? It's not a car, it's a way of life! |
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14th Feb 2020 12:48pm |
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| shropshiredefender Member Since: 05 Jun 2017 Location: Shropshire Posts: 834
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Way to go - one life and so on
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14th Feb 2020 2:36pm |
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