Pyrenees Travel Blogs

mostly central Pyrenees (that's where I live...) Cirque de Gavarnie (UNESCO), Cirques de Troumouse et d'Estaubé, Lacs du Néouvielle, Lac Bleu, Pic du Midi (2877m, space observatory), Vignemale (3298m), many walks in the National Park (Parc National des Pyrénées), Parque Nacional di Ordesa y Mo…

Having caught the trekking bug last year in Nepal I thought I'd try something closer to home. I therefore signed up for a weeks snowshoeing in the French Pyrenees with Exodus.

We were really fortunate with the weather (in that is snowed - maybe a little too much for the first couple of days), so we had enough snow to wear the snow shoes in and glorious sunshine at the end of the week.  In total we had five day walks from towns surrounding Luchon, and a free day wh…

So my folks bought a place in France in 2006 as a retirement plan. I see it as my inheritance (please don't judge me). It's a rundown old farm house in Le Houga just outside Aire sur L'Adour in the South West of France. It will be their 'project' for the next 5 (to 10) years. These are some pictures from trips there to document the changes and maybe even share some information. ALWAYS BEING UPDATED!

Road Trip UK to Lourdes & Millau South Of France & to Andorra

we hiked up one of the mountains in the region, which is like an 1 or 2 away from Toulouse, and although it is hard work, the view of the lake at the top and the surrounding scenery are exceptional! one of the best views I've ever seen. it is also a downer to see the older generation with their dog…