Follow in the footsteps of the Cathars on the Cami dels Bons Homes
(GR107), a spectacular 225km (140-mile) long-distance trail linking
Foix in France with Berga in Catalonia. Crossing the French and
Spanish Pyrenees from north to south, this historic route traces the
exile path of the Cathars as they fled persecution in the 13th
century, weaving through mountain passes, forested valleys and high
pastoral landscapes rich in history and culture. The Cami dels Bons
Homes is described in 10 stages, ranging from 16 to 36km (10–22
miles) per day. Some sections are long and demanding, requiring a
reasonable level of fitness and stamina, but the rewards are
wide-ranging views, remote mountain scenery and a deep sense of
historical journey. Starting beneath the medieval towers of Foix, the
trail crosses the Ariège and the Pyrenean frontier before descending
into Catalonia to finish in the vibrant mountain town of Berga. Clear
route descriptions supported by 1:100,000 mapping help you navigate
confidently across mountain terrain, rural tracks and historic
pathways. Practical planning advice and a handy stage facilities
planner make it easy to organise accommodation, identify services and
plan transport connections along the route, whether walking the full
Cami dels Bons Homes or tackling sections of the GR107. 10 detailed
stage-by-stage route descriptions of the Cami dels Bons Homes (GR107),
guiding you from Foix to Berga with clear daily distances, terrain
notes and key highlights to support a successful north-to-south
crossing of the Pyrenees. 1:100,000 mapping for every stage of the
Cami dels Bons Homes, helping trekkers navigate mountain passes,
forest tracks and rural paths along this historic Cathar trail.
Downloadable GPX files covering the full Cami dels Bons Homes route,
providing a reliable digital navigation option for use on smartphones
and GPS devices alongside the printed maps. A comprehensive stage
facilities planner for the Cami dels Bons Homes, highlighting
accommodation options, food stops, local services and public transport
links at key points along the GR107. Practical advice on planning and
preparation for trekking the Cami dels Bons Homes, including guidance
on fitness, stage length, seasonal considerations and managing longer,
more demanding sections of the trail. Blending Pyrenean mountain
landscapes with powerful medieval history, the Cami dels Bons Homes
offers a memorable cross-border trekking experience. This
comprehensive guidebook provides everything you need to plan, navigate
and complete the Cami dels Bons Homes with confidence.
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GR107 - crossing the Pyrenees in the Cathars' footsteps
Product details
ISBN
9781787651326
Published
2024
Publisher
Cicerone Press Ltd
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Author