The Pyrenees [1] are a mountain range straddling the border of France and Spain. They extend nearly 500 km (310 mi) from their union with the Cantabrian Mountains to Cap de Creus on the Mediterranean coast, reaching a maximum altitude of 3,404 …

The French Pyrenees are located mainly in the Occitanie region of France (in the former regions of Languedoc and Midi-Pyrenees). On the French side, the Pyrenees rise up fairly steeply from the low-lying land of the Garonne and Adour basins in the west ( Gascony ), and from the lowlands of the Aude in the east.

Spiking the skyline for 430km along the Franco-Spanish border, the snow-dusted Pyrenees offer a glimpse of France’s wilder side. This serrated chain of peaks contains some of the country's most pristine landscapes and rarest wildlife, including endangered species such as the griffon vulture, izard (a type of mountain goat) and brown bear.

2025年1月18日 · The Pyrenees form a high wall between France and Spain that has played a significant role in the history of both countries and of Europe as a whole. The range is some 270 miles (430 kilometres) long; it is barely six miles wide at its eastern end, but at its centre it reaches some 80 miles in width.

2023年3月16日 · The Pyrenees are known for their spectacular sunsets, ample hiking opportunities, and unique landscapes. Here are the top 10 things to do when you visit.

2023年5月3日 · With its heavenly natural setting and sacred pilgrimage sites, the Pyrenees is a soul-inspiring destination. The unspoiled landscape includes forested mountains, green valleys, dramatic gorges, pristine lakes , and rushing waterfalls, with important towns along the rivers.

2024年2月21日 · It’s a real joy to spend 5 to 7 days in the Pyrenees, this majestic mountain range named after Pyrene, a princess of Greek mythology. With endless mountain roads, scenic hikes, hidden alpine villages and incredible views the ideal Pyrenees road trip itinerary has it all.

The Pyrenees are a mountain range that forms the natural border between France and Spain. The Pyrenees on the French side lie on the Occitania and New Aquitaine regions and enchant with their majesty and authentic atmosphere.

2024年11月20日 · From hiking and skiing to canyoning and stargazing, these are the top things to see and do in the French Pyrenees. Part of the epic Pyrénées-Mont Perdu area that was declared a Unesco World Heritage site in 1997, the Cirque de Gavarnie offers one of the most spectacular hikes in all of France.

The parc encompasses a large part of the central Pyrenees mountain region along the border with Spain and is one of the eight national parks in France. It is a region with many scenic natural highlights including high mountains, lakes and waterfalls, forests and dramatic cliffs.