Chris Head Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Anyone know some of the wilder areas of the Pyrenees Orientales? I fancy tabbing out and bivvying for a jot.Also, does anyone know of expected temperature variations between 0 - 100m and up to 1000m altitude? Last thing...anyone living fairly remotely in the area where I could leave my truck safely for up to a week?Thanks, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Don't know any personally take a look herehttp://www.anglophone-direct.com/-Walk-the-region-with-Christian- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Eddie went walking in the Pyrenees from Bagnuls to just above Foix in 2002, around June time. He took 10 days over it. He found it very strenuous in comparison with walking in Scotland which we were used to, so he had some scary experiences. Distances greater, heights greater. Easy to get lost so you need good maps and a compass etc. Another problem was drinking water as he needed to carry a lot, and food. But there were some great shelters/bothies and occasional places to stock up on food. He hasn't done it again, only day walks, but did have the idea of hiring a donkey to carry his gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Different terrains can have different demands on the body; if time isn't an issue then you can pick a pace to suit you. Liquid intake wont be as high this time of year and sourcing it in regions like the Pyrenees isn't a problem; but like you say Pat, carrying enough grub for 4000ish calories a day if you don,t want to touch on "civilisation" can be a bit of a bind. Weeny gps units are great for getting you back to where you started if you just want to wander out and navigate by sense: I was thinking of setting off around the Bagnuls area...I just need to secure my vehicle:Thanks for the link Kathy; it looks to be a beatiful region: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I would really love to do this kind of thing. Chris, do you do the full survival thing Chris, like build your own shelters and all that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Not if I cqn use goretex and gps instead JK.I would really love to do this kind of thingSo do it Katie, you discover things about yourself when you edge out of comfort zones...or perhaps rediscover what's been subdued......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 But I dont know anything about it. Do you think buying a book from Amazon would equip me with the knowledge to tab and bivvy about? What does bivvy mean anyway?I really like the idea of the donkey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 We found a place that hires out donkeys to accompany on walks and carry gear etc. It was in the Haute Pyrenees but I'm sure there are others. I've still got the leaflet somewhere. We used to go backpacking with our children. Started in the Peak District, then the Lakes, then the Scottish Highlands. But Katie you could go backpacking in Wales - there's some lovely countryside there. You do need a lot of gear/ equipment though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 [quote user="Chris Head"]Anyone know some of the wilder areas of the Pyrenees Orientales? I fancy tabbing out and bivvying for a jot. [/quote]My son has just returned from a walking holiday in the Pyrenees - don't know if it was wild or not but he walks/camps regularly in the UK at the w/e's around Sheffield, where he lives. This is a link he sent me to look into - possibly cos I can still read Spanish although speaking is not so hot - http://www.inazio.com/01d20894ad125da10/01d208947f12c1901/index.htmland then there are these links in Englishhttp://www.climbcatalunya.com/classic.phphttp://kirkleesclimbing.co.uk/templeoftufa.htmSue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 A few days spent with someone who knows what they're doing JK will be worth a few months of reading:Start gently and build from there. There are folk in your area who know their stuff:You can travel very lightly but with experience, clothing; tenting and navigational technology has come a long way in recent years, you just don't need to lug large loads around unless you're going into extremes.You've got me wanting to jump into my truck now JK! It's great being single again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Thanks Pat, I live on the footholds of the Brecon Beacons and take an annual pigrimage up Penyfan. I will defimitely look into this. I really love the survival programmes too.Bivvying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Bivvying - isn't it surviving in a small tent /shelter.?OMG - its worse than I thought http://bubl.ac.uk/org/tacit/TAC/tac56/baggingw.htmChris - have you got a Blackberry ? Or are we all going to be chewing our finger nails until you turn up ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Bivvying?Making yourself a shelter using anything you have to get out of the crap JK: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I have bivvied loads of times in Glastonbury under tarpolin, watching the bands in the rain. Happy days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Never heard of 'em Gay (what happened to thuraya?)...what's wrong with smoke signals anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Ok - I'll practice chewing fingernails.........[;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 Awww I'm touched Gay! Fingernails are seriously low in calories, chew away!Is there a finders fee for a Yeti? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opas Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Take it or leave it Chris but you are welcome to park your truck outside ours for a few weeks..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 Cheers opas, erm is hubby aware of offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opas Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 It was him who made the offer.You know where we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 Thanks for the offer opas...I have to admit to being a wee bit suprised tho! You're just a bit further nw than I'd like to be but it looks like interesting topo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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