Pyrenees travel blog
In-depth guides to help you plan, winter and summer.
The Perfect 7-Day Pyrenees Itinerary
A one-week Pyrenees road trip through the Hautes-Pyrénées and Spanish Aragón: Lourdes, the Pic du Midi, Gavarnie, Ordesa, Jaca…
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The Best Ski Resorts in the Pyrenees
Compare the best ski resorts in the Pyrenees in France, Spain and Andorra: Grandvalira, Baqueira Beret, Formigal, Grand…
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Skiing in the Pyrenees vs the Alps: Which Is Better?
Pyrenees or Alps for your ski holiday? Compare ski area size, snow reliability, prices, crowds, après-ski, access and culture to…
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15 Best Hikes in the Pyrenees
The 15 best hikes in the Pyrenees, from easy lake walks to big summits: Cirque de Gavarnie, Lac de Gaube, Ordesa, Aigüestortes,…
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Where to Stay in the Pyrenees: Best Bases
Where to stay in the Pyrenees: the best bases for hiking, skiing and sightseeing in France, Spain and Andorra, from Cauterets and…
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French or Spanish Pyrenees? How to Choose
French vs Spanish Pyrenees: landscapes, weather, food, prices, hiking, skiing and culture compared, plus Andorra and how to…
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Pyrenees Road Trip: Atlantic to Mediterranean in 14 Days
A two-week Pyrenees road trip from Biarritz to Collioure: the Basque Country, Vallée d'Ossau, Gavarnie, Luchon, the Val d'Aran,…
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Pyrenees Wildlife: Vultures, Marmots, Izards & Bears
A guide to Pyrenees wildlife: lammergeier and griffon vultures, marmots, izards (Pyrenean chamois), brown bears, desmans, where…
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The Pyrenees on a Budget: 15 Money-Saving Tips
How to visit the Pyrenees on a budget: cheap flights, off-season travel, refuges and gîtes, lunch menus, free hikes, ski pass…
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The Pyrenees with Kids: Family Ski & Summer Ideas
Family holidays in the Pyrenees: kid-friendly ski resorts, easy walks, lakes, caves, the Train Jaune, wildlife parks and…
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Getting to the Pyrenees by Train
How to reach the Pyrenees by train: TGVs from Paris to Pau, Lourdes, Tarbes and Perpignan, the night train to Latour-de-Carol,…
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Pyrenees Festivals: Fire, Fêtes & Mountain Traditions
The best festivals in the Pyrenees: the UNESCO-listed summer solstice fire festivals, the Flama del Canigó, Fêtes de Bayonne,…
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Cathar Castles: A Road Trip Through History
Visit the Cathar castles of the eastern Pyrenees and Corbières: Montségur, Peyrepertuse, Quéribus, Puilaurens, Lastours, Foix and…
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