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A weathered metal shed, reminiscent of HRP shelters part 1, stands on grassy terrain with hills in the background under a clear blue sky. The shed appears old and worn, its paint faded and peeling.

Guide to HRP Huts, Shelters, and Lodging (Part 1: Hendaye to Lescun)

ByMac July 7, 2025July 5, 2025 Reading Time: 13 minutes

A comprehensive guide to the huts, shelters, refugios, and hotels on the HRP. Part 1 of the HRP hut guide covers the route from Hendaye to Lescun, France.

A wooden post with directional hiking signs in Italian points to three mountain refuges along the HRP, set against a rocky, sunlit mountain backdrop. The signs indicate hiking times ranging from 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

France | Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne | Spain

HRP: Post-Hike Thoughts and Impressions

ByMac June 6, 2025June 25, 2025

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Reading Time: 13 minutes

The HRP was one of the last thru-hikes I was looking forward to with high expectations – here are my impressions of the hike after completing it.

The Rocky mountain trail, reminiscent of the Haute Route Pyrénéenne, winds through a rugged landscape with patches of grass, surrounded by towering peaks under a cloudy sky. Distant mountainsides bask in sunlight, highlighting the dramatic scenery.

Andorra | France | Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne | Spain

The Haute Route Pyrénéenne (HRP): What, Where, Why, and How?

ByMac October 21, 2024October 20, 2024 Reading Time: 9 minutes

The Haute Route Pyrénéenne, or HRP, is a long-distance hiking trail crossing the Pyrenees mountain range. It runs approximately 500 mi / 800 km through France, Spain, and Andorra.

Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne

Guide to HRP Huts, Shelters, and Lodging (Part 1: Hendaye to Lescun)

HRP: Post-Hike Thoughts and Impressions

The Haute Route Pyrénéenne (HRP): What, Where, Why, and How?

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