We are looking for suggestions to hike in the Pyrenees for about 3 days. We will have a car & will be coming from Carcassonne. We would go as far west as Tarbes and consider going into Spain for some of this. It is a big area and would appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks Annelle
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Drive south from Tarbes, through Lourdes, and stay in Cauterets. We were there in July two years ago, when the Tour de France came nearby, and did lots of hiking, from easy (assisted by a chairlift) to considerably more challenging. Some hiking passes through lands where cattle and horses graze in the summer. The Spanish border is not far away, and we met some backpackers who were heading into Spain from there. There are spas for soaking/swimming, too, if you were interested.
We stayed at the Lion d’ Or, which provided a superior breakfast, and offered an excellent option for dinner in town, too.
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Hi When ? The snow cover is very significant in the Pyrenees right now, particularly in the southern part of the range. You will have to hike below 1800m or even lower, depending on the slopes.