Pyrenees Mountains
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Good Views / Viewpoint,
Mountain Biking,
Nature & Wildlife,
Ski & Snow,
Tip - What to See & Do,
Walking/Hiking,
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The Spanish regions of Navarre in the north and Catalonia in the south extend on both sides of the mountain range but mostly lie within Spain. In between the two is the small independent country of Andorra, the sixth smallest nation in Europe with a population of 85,000 and a size of just 181 square miles (468 square kilometers).
The Pyrenees are well-loved for their lakes, hot springs, alpine-skiing, mountaineering, hiking, cross-country running and cycling. Challenging stages of the Tour de France pass through the Pyrenees.
Sections of the mountain range are national parks: Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park (Spain) - a wild mountainous area with 200 lakes; Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park (Spain) - high arid peaks and densely forested lower slopes; and the Pyrénées National Park (France) - the southernmost area, known for its scenery, skiing and hiking.
The mountains can be explored on a great day trip from Pamplona in the north or Barcelona in the south of Spain, or from Lourdes or Perpignan in France, or take a few days out to hike the Pyrenees and really explore.
Latest Reviews
Review by Nik, May 2013
Doing what: Pyrenees Mountains Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona
This tour was fun! Although it rained we still managed to make the most of our trip to the Pyrenees. Our tour guide, Fabian was incredible! He is well versed in the area and region of Spain, and had much information to share with us on everything from the history of the towns we were in, to random facts of places we crossed. The Pyrenees is a breathtaking mountain where you can picnic or hike or have a hot chocolate. Definitely take the cable car up to the top, because you will not want to miss the spectacular view. My favorite part of the whole experience was being able to peruse through the hustle and bustle of the farmers market in Vic! The fresh produce and bakeries and meat shops were simply inspiring! If you enjoy food, outdoors and history, this tour is highly recommended.
Review by Linda L, November 2012
Doing what: Pyrenees Mountains Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona
It is a small group tour(8 people) Our guide Fabian was the best. He is so knowledgeable about the Catalan area and answered many questions, He was interesed in helping us with the rest of our stay in Barcelona. We stopped in Vic and the entered the cathedral. Were able to buy cheese and fuet here and had time to get a coffee and explore the city a bit. I love mountains and the Pyrenees are not to be missed. Our destination of vall De Nuria did not disappoint. Do walk to the top or take the furnicular up. Food is avaialble at this site. Fabian loves his job and shows it.
Review by ThinkPink923, October 2012
Doing what: Pyrenees Mountains Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona
This was a great trip!! My cousin and I spent a couple of days in Barcelona before leaving on a cruise, and for the rest of the trip we kept saying we wanted to go back to the Pyrenees.
Alex, our tour guide, was great. He gave a lot of history about Vic and the Pyrenees. And we had a really diverse group on the tour as well, which provided great conversations.
The tour was a nice mix of lightly guided with lots of free time. There was no sense of being herded around because there were only 8 of us with the group.
Absolutely perfect.
