Gr20 Topo Guide PDF
Gr20 Topo Guide PDF
Gr20 Topo Guide PDF
There are other guides to the French trail system in French, English, and other languages but none of them match the consistent, concise
quality of the FFRP topo-guides. Once, large populations lived here. Camping or bivouac is forbidden anywhere but near the "huts" sometimes
"shack" is a better word and there you will hardly find a place to pitch your tent but you will still have to pay. Note also that an even harder trail
exists: The time and distance in this case, from Sauvelade to Navarrenx are to the right of the bar. Admiring the scenery, overcome obstacles and
collect snowflakes. Next comes a graphical summary of the services available in each town. From onwards a reservation system has been
introduced, also for camping. The trail is clearly marked with a red line. Some trail sections, as well as some alternate routes, are not GR trails. As
you move through the book, you are presented with two facing pages. With even the , you will soon understand enough to get by. One point on
the downside must be noted here: But in this case, all you need to remember is:. These are drawn at 30 meter foot increments. The time and
distance in this case, from Sauvelade to Navarrenx are to the right of the bar. Some trail sections, as well as some alternate routes, are not GR
trails. These are my markings made with my trusty Parker Jotter to track my progress. October is more calm, less hikers, but also dry. Few trails
have the magic sound the GR10 has. They also indicate elevation. In the lower right is a red scale showing a one kilometer 0. Whenever necessary,
you will find cables. These are keyed to the text on the facing page. How do you keep from getting lost? Bears have been reintroduced, but with
mixed success and support. There are several small black circles along the route. Then comes a point to point description of the trail, with notes
about directions, landmarks, topography, distances, and road surfaces. Do not expect any luxury however, though company from mice is common.
This make using a compass much easier. Other great guidebooks, such as , are excellent companions to topo-guides, but they are not substitutes
unless they describe routes for which there are no topo-guides. They might be regional GRP yellow over red trails, for example. How do you keep
from getting lost? Whenever possible, the FFRP uses these grids, which are helpful in estimating distances. In most cases, the FFRP assumes
about 4 kilometers 2. The symbols are all defined in the introductory pages. There are several small black circles along the route. The GR20 is
rewarding and enjoys universal admiration. Following that is the guide itself. On the Spanish side the GR11 explores some of the better parts of
these mountains. On this map there is a 1 kilometer black grid overlay. Maybe you don't mind; fine for you.