Pyrénées, Sea to Ocean (hiking 1000 km alone on the GR10 trail)
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- End of August, 2020. I was about to cross the Pyrénées, sea to ocean, on the GR10 trail. Two months long backpacking journey (that turned into one year) that has changed my entire life. Instead of leaving for Erasmus in London (thanks c*vid:-), I was hiking alone in a huge mountain range, there where Southern France meets Spain, where the cow bells are ever-present, the grass is golden and the girls are smelly, where the mountain love is tough, but real.
Just me. My backpack. My journal. Few crystals, you know, to give me good energy ;-). Little did I know that soon I'll be crossing snowfields and fighting against insane winds that not even my crystals could stop.
As per usual, everything happens for a reason, and the Pyrénées has decided to take me another way, maybe to show me that I CAN create my own. In the mountains. And of living my life.
Voilà. From boring and often dark life of a student from Prague, totally stressed by the society, to a life aligned with nature, where I am the boss of my being.
Thank you.
To all of you, who have watched my ode to the Pyrénées.
You are all incredible exquisite beings, who deserves all the best and I hope you have a lovely day. If not, know that it's okay too. :)
And thank you, Pyrénées.
Let's connect on instagram! @denixxaa
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What a beautiful video. Your words and storytelling, insights and mindfulness all make me want to go back to the mountains again. Thank you for sharing how you overcome fear and worries. ❤
Wow. This resonated in a way I cannot describe with words. The mountains and your thoughts resonated and hit me like a fright train. Every thing you said, every complex and cluster fucked mind game our minds are creating and utterly simple and shocking beautifull answer being alone and in those mountains gives you, got to my heart. I thank you. I understand what you are saying. Be humble be magnificent.
Wonderful, moving and inspiring movie.
Thanks for sharing the views and thoughts :-)
I'm going to spend few days in the Pyrenees this year...
Hiking charges your soul and body with energy that last for a long time. It is healthy
You are such a wonderful storyteller! I loved how you not only took us on the physical journey but also shared your thoughts and lessons learnt along the way. I never imagined how beautiful the Pyrenees were, great to see through your eyes. Looking forward to seeing where you hike next.
Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us. I would love to cross the Pyrenees one day and your video had just convinced me to realise this plan soon.
What a beautiful journey. I believe everyone should experience time alone in the wilderness like this to remind us what is truly meaningful.
C'est un très beau voyage, dans les Pyrénées bien sûr, mais aussi dans notre vie, dans nos coeurs...chacun de nous devrait pourvoir se ressourcer comme tu l'as fait, avec, au bout du chemin l'impression d'avoir vraiment vécu sa vraie vie....
Magnificent. You have articulated so well what many mountain travellers feel and experience. Thank you for this beautiful video!
Thank you!
wow, Your storytelling is really beautiful.
I finished walking Pacific Crest Trail last month using exactly the same MSR Hubba tent (even the color, they are great!) and looking for the next adventure, GR10 looks like a great pick, thanks for the footage and the story, the trail looks beautiful!
❤ GR8 VID ~ LOVED IT ❤
Merci pour ce magnifique voyage, autant spirituel que contemplatif, dans les pyrénées que j'aime tant.
merci pour ce beau reportage...très belles images....bravo à vous....
Indeed every day is a good day. Congratulations on creating such a powerful montage of your questing in the Pyrenees. I too have walked these trails and grown to love them. On winters evenings I sometimes watch videos on UA-cam that remember me of summer days in the high Pyrenees that seemed to never end. So many hiking videos on UA-cam share the shiny surfaces of rocks, flowers, and beautiful landscapes. But you have made a genuine attempt to share the interiority of your encounter with these places. And not just that but the interiority of your encounter with the interiority of these places. To walk knowing that the mountains deserve to be asked for permission to walk them. I commend you for that.
the way you film - big scenery and small details as the grass and the flowers in pastures - is so beautiful and evocative. Bravo !
What a wise woman you are! A truly beautiful and philosophical insight of the Pyrenees and yourself. The GR 10 is on my wishlist for some years now. I like to solo hike aswel, my love for hiking in the Pyrenees started in the '90th. They pull at me stronger every year.
wonderfull .... you are a poet ...
So much respect for you . Thanks for thé great movie 🥳👏
beautiful video and story :) we probably crossed paths, as i also did the GR10 in 2020 but in the other direction and i finished maybe 4 days after you started in Banyuls. your video definitely brought back some memories and melancholy, i guess next year i will do the GR11 :)
What a beautiful video! Full of art, wisdom and poetry, you were able to communicate the feeling of being there which is very clever (in my humble opinion).
That loneliness during a hike is double edged, it sometimes creates a stronger connection with the surroundings I think. But after a day or two alone it's nice to find some travel companions.
I finished the Camino de Santiago this summer (with tent) and crossing the Pyrenees was one of my favourite parts which is why the GR 10 is now on my to do list. On the camino it was actually difficult to be alone because it's a very social affair, very positive in all, but fom time to time I would stay in my tent to get that deeper connection with nature and the beingness or whatever you want to call it.
Thank you, keep it up! Namaste 🙏
Owww my love, what a beautiful movie ❤️ thank you for sharing your journey and I'm so happy I met you. The Pyrenees united us for ever and can't wait to see you again🌞🌈🌟
Merci, I am waiting for you on the other side of the Pyrenees ! ❤️ I hope to see you soon 😘
I’m considering the GR10 and your story has been such an inspiration. Thanks you🙏
Denisa, thank you for sharing this amazing adventure! Your storytelling was beautiful. Love your writing!
Beautiful many thanks
Inspiring! Thanks :) Keep walking and making your videos
Beautiful 🙏🏻.
Such a nice video. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.
I will be going this summer, thank you for your video it got me very excited!
OMG!!! Such a beautiful video!! Soo proud of your adventure!
Gracias Isi
Thank you so much! It's inspiring, deep and beautiful!
Beautiful images, Beautiful editing and Beautiful story 😍
Love this!! 🤍
Bravo. Impressive
Moc krásně zpracované! Děkuji za připomenutí! Cesta vnitřní se utváří nejlépe na cestě "vnější"..prostě paráda:)
Bravo. Quel beau travail! Les images sont pleines de beauté et tes mots remplis de poésie.
Félicitation !
merci Vanessa, j'apprécie tes mots 😘❤️
Nádherný, upřímný video Denisko, který muselo dát spoustu práce, je tam vidět láska, pokora, chuť zdolávat překážky, tvoje síla a odhodlání, jsi skvělá
Děkuji! ❤️
I really enjoyed this. Super soothing and poetic somehow. You got yourself a new subscriber!
What a surprise to see in my recommendations your GR10 in video, I met you last year when you were around Bagnères-de-Bigorre (when you told me you will sleep in a gipsy caravan the night after :p ). You made a good summary of your journey, nice talk , beautiful pictures and moments captured !
Ahaa hello! :) Thank you very much, and also for being part of my journey. ♥️
You inspired me through your movie! I want to do the GR too. Thank you for sharing your experience
Beautiful work, thanks for the trip and the poesy
Mooie, poëtische beleving van de Pyreneeën, in al haar pracht en schoonheid. Ik herken me hierin omdat ik dit ook grotendeels alleen heb beleefd en identiek hetzelfde kan vertellen samen met jou. De GR 10 in de Pyreneeën betekend vrijheid en weg van alle sleur van het dagelijks leven, samen leven en jezelf aanpassen aan de natuur, het milieu, de dieren. Een prachtige documentaire, proficiat.
Hello i love tour vidéo.J’aimes la poésie de votre récit.j’aime les dessins dans cette vidéo.Même si je n’ai pas compris toutes les phrases j’ai été ému et heureux de voir votre voyage.Thank you Hery much
Very nice.
An amazing adventure with such incite to life. Thank you!
Krásný příběh. Ač se zatím pohubuji jen tady po Česku, Slovensku nebo Polsku, v mnoha slovech jsem viděl moje podobné situace. Hory a příroda, to je prostě taková lékárna, kde je pro nás všechno zdarma.
Very inspiring! Amazing!
This was beautiful!
Your story telling! Amazing! Tnx for sharing
thank you!
Helloo, im planning to do gr10 as well! Can you please tell me from where did u got information about the refugee places water etc. gear which months is the best to do so and these stuff.
Wonderfull and very beautiful video.You did a great job making this video.Thanks for sharing.Enjoyed it a lot.
Thank you! :)
nádherné!
Beautiful, Merci
Love this!
Bonjour Denitsa. Bravo pour ce reportage plein de belles images et d'ondes positives. J'espère que durant ce périple tu as trouvé la paix intérieure que tu cherchais.
Nous remercions la vie d'avoir fait croiser nos chemins.
Nelly et moi te gardons une place dans nos cœurs et dans nôtre maison.
Bonjouuuur! Merci beaucoup, je suis très contante de vous avoir rencontrés et que nous ayons partagé un si beau moment dans un endroit aussi incroyable. C’était la meilleure fin de mon voyage, la meilleure que je pouvais souhaiter. Votre aimable invitation m’a vraiment montré la magie de la vie une fois de plus. Univers! J’espère vous voir bientôt chez moi ! Rêve, aimer, vivre :)
Wow, I love your video. It is more like a storybook rather than a hiking video. You are a great storyteller both verbally and visually. Nature is beautiful and the views are amazing. No words were enough to describe the beauty of nature. Thank you so much for sharing. Can I expect to watch your next story?
Thank you so much! Such a lovely comment. And yes, I'm definitely planning to tell more stories! :)
Beautiful ♡
Bonjour Denisa. UA-cam did feel that i missed trekking and hinted me your video ... I also walked through GR10, felt in love with pyrenees and now became mountain guide in Ariège (you may have not seen it from GR10, but it's the wildest and most secret part of the pyrenees). Your video made me travel back, but brought me surprisingly more. You're talented to put hiking's beauty into unexpected and inspiring words. During watching I just gratefuly experienced back all the feelings and poetry you describe. Better than meditation, hearing you was like an inner trek. Thanks for sharing such beautiful content, and keep going.
Should you want to come back in the region, i can have some hints for other pyrenean treks you could enjoy.
Merci !
Bonjour, yes, i experienced the beauty and wilderness of Ariege, there the Pyrenees really started to be part of me. Long days without seeing anyone, no towns, no reception. Just me and the mountains. Thick fog, but after all the clouds, always a beautiful surprise. You're lucky to be with them so often as a guide ! :) Thank you for your words. I really appreciate it!
Super Hiking! I have a dream to do it also.
What a beautiful video and story!
What camera did you use for photographs and filming?
😂 i am just back from Praha 😂 looking for the next adventure
It’s tempting. I have back problems. I don’t know if my doctor approved such a long hike. Did you ever feel unsafe along the journey?
What were you studying before planning to leave on an Erasmus exchange? I understand that most people complete the entire trip in about 45 days. But does this include the time going down into the villages to buy food along the way? The views are spectacular! I would like to ride it on a bike one day, like you did.
Excelentné ... aj tá najdlhšia cesta začína obyčajným vykročením ... :-)
Skvělá práce! A klobouk dolů :)
C'est magnifique, autant pour la randonnée que pour tes commentaires...
Merci ! :)
well made, I like your contemplations
Skvělé video 👍
Big like , very interesting being from europe
Crossing the Pyrénées is also on my list. But maybe the gr11 because I would like to take my dog. 😊 Well done! Beautiful views and inspiring narration! I liked you tent, a msr ? I have the reflex one... All the best! Kaat
thank you and enjoy the Pyrénées, with a dog it must be even more magical! :) I have msr hubba for 1 person
Cool )
Hello i'm pretty sure i'm the guy who smells good all the time 😅..
So unexpected to get news from your trip by youtube !!
Very nice views and comments !
Mountains are clearly the place to really feel alive..
Thanks and keep going !
My advise if you come back is to escape from GR and find the many other trails to escape from croud and see other perspectives
Cheers
Hi nicely smelling guy ! :D So cool that youtube has connected us ! Thanks, yea for sure I want to explore more of them. So much to see and experience ! Can't wait to get lost in the mountains again. Maybe I run into you at the top of the mountain again ;) Have a great day and happy hiking to you ! :D
@@denisamonil let's hope so even if i think chances are very low.. makes me think how a coincidence it was, 5 minutes after or before and each of us was alone at hourquette d'are 🏞️ !
If you want tips for new trails for next time it would be a pleasure!
@@newb2779 yea for sure, you can find me on facebook @denixxaa , or instagram, and we can keep in touch and exchange tips! :D
The Pyrenees are nice
krásne video, mudry hlas ktorý mi prehovara do duše.. velka inšpiracia a mas take iste boty ako ja :D
díky moc! :) tak ať nás boty nadále provází skvělým dobrodružstvím! :D
Some of those shots make me wonder if I should really stick with the GR20 and Corsica next September (didn't buy tkts yet), or should change it to 3 weeks in August 22 in the Pyrenees on the GR10.
krása ♥
Beautiful story:) Was your tent bitten by the horses in front of the lacs d'ayous? I was there twice too, really enjoyed the mountains and nice people along the way.
yes it was... it was bitten multiple times :D one of the sticks had a really hard life...
Wonderful story, what software did you use, fantastic
Thanks ! :) Im using iPhone X, for editing iMovie & for graphics Canva
Please let me know if you have any specific tips for solo female hikers on the GR-10. -emma
Hey Denisa, I hope you're doing well. I wanted to reach out and let you know that I'm doing a live interview on my channel with a hiker who completed the GR11. I think it would be great to hear your experience and stories about the hike as well. I'm planning on doing the GR11 this summer and I know your insights would be incredibly helpful for myself and others who are thinking about tackling the trail. Let me know if you're interested in doing a UA-cam Live with me to share your experience. Thanks!
hey,very nice video. Can you please tell me what gps app u follow with huts etc places to stay get some food etc.
thank you
hey, thanks. I use mapy.cz, czech app that works really great, with very detailed information of all trails possible, it shows some water sources etc, as well as all the towns, and usually you can find out if there is a shop or not. You can download the places you want to go and use it offline as well. Available in english and other languages as well.
Magnifiques images dommage que je ne puisse pas tout comprendre
dommage que ce soit pas en francais, bien que ce soit super simple à comprendre.