GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 1–4: Hendaye-Plage to Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry
~4 days · 51.5 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 1–4: Hendaye-Plage to Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry is known for
Stages 1–4 of GR10 Pyrenees Traverse is an official 85.4 km point-to-point section from Hendaye-Plage to Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 66 ft to 10,732 ft over 51.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 24.9 mi · 49%
- Downhill 23.0 mi · 45%
- Flat 3.2 mi · 6%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 1–4: Hendaye-Plage to Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 1–4: Hendaye-Plage to Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry scores 42/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 1–4: Hendaye-Plage to Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry take?
Most backpackers hike the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 1–4: Hendaye-Plage to Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 51.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 1–4: Hendaye-Plage to Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry?
The GR10 Pyrenees Traverse — Stages 1–4: Hendaye-Plage to Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry climbs roughly 17,129 ft total — about 333 ft per mile, topping out near 3,340 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.