Trekking in the Pyrenees (Spain, France, Andorra), 2018
The route was the loop through Pyrenees in Spain, France and Andorra. On the route there were the following cities: Girona, Olot, Santa Pau, Espot, Boi, Bielsa, Torla, Pamplona, San Sebastian, Lourdes, Cauterets, Andorra, Figueres, Roses and again Girona. Nevertheless, the main goal was mountain trekking across the following areas:
- Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Nature Park (Spain)
- Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park (Spain)
- Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park (Spain)
- Pyrénées National Park (France)
- Sorteny Valley Nature Park (Andorra).
Map of south-western Europe with indication of the Pyrenees.
Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Nature Park (Spain)
Volcano Croscat. Former excavation of volcanic gravel revealing the inner content of the cone.
Marking of tourist routes.
Old chuch at the bottom of the crater of the Volcano Santa Margarida.
Miedieval castle in Santa Pau.
Cork oak.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park (Spain)
On a trail.
On a trail.
View on a mountain ridge.
View on a mountain ridge.
Mountain lake.
One of the innumerable waterfalls.
Breathtaking view.
One of the picturesque towns.
Tent guarded 24/7. Not everyone can afford such security.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park (Spain)
On a trail.
On a trail.
On a trail.
On a trail.
On a trail.
View on a mountain peak.
View on a mountain peak.
One of the innumerable waterfalls.
Blue grass lily (found somewhere on web: "A woman is like a lily. A subtle man will not dare touch her but a donkey will come and devour her").
The best trekkers in the Pyrenees.
What's up guys?
Settlement hidden somewhere in the mountains (pay attention on tiles made of stone).
Pyrénées National Park (France)
On a trail.
On a trail.
On a trail.
On a trail.
On a trail.
On a trail.
View on mountain peaks.
Mountain stream.
Lake.
Rescue team in action.
Sorteny Valley Nature Park (Andorra)
On a trail.
On a trail.
On a trail.
Nice view.
View from a peak.
Moving by a car between parks
"Now I'm a flying', talking' donkey! You might seen a housefly. Maybe even a superfly. But I bet you ain't never seen a donkey fly!", quotation from Shrek, animated movie, 2001.