Pyrenees Hotels

The Pyrenees are a European mountain range on the border between France and Spain. Andorra is also to be found in the range. Walking, climbing, skiing and canyoning are among the activities popular in the area. . Looking at a list of Regions and Departments, we find that the mountain departments are split between three regions: Pyrenees Atlantiques comes under Aquitaine; Haute- Garonne, Hautes Pyrenees and Ariege come into Midi -Pyrenees and Pyrenees Orientales comes under Languedoc. On this site all these departments are covered here. The departement of the Hautes-Pyrenees, or High Pyrenees offers just that - lots of high mountains. In winter it's great for skiing, with a sun a bit hotter than in the Alpes and snow just as white. In summer it's great for hiking and other outdoor activities. The Pic du Midi is the highest mountain, with great trekking and skiing opportunities. Other famous resorts include Luz Ardiden and Val Louron. If you are not able to hike, bike, ski or walk, head for Lourdes the major tourist city in the departement. Since the virgin Mary appeared to a few peasant girls. The Pyrenees Mountains are said to be "a wonderland to the holiday-maker", whether your interests be hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, skiing or simply the desire for adventure. The recently developed coast to coast long distance footpaths (Atlantic to Mediterranean): the Spanish GR11 and the French GR10, offer a superb opportunity to pass through green countryside, climbing snow white peaks and valleys of untouched natural beauty. In the past thirty years the Pyrenees have been rediscovered and is everyday increasing in popularity and becoming an alternative to the well-known Alps. Pyrenees Guide .com wants to be the information resource for all English Language walkers and climbers interested in the Pyrenees.