The Pyrenees offer a wealth of magnificent hiking opportunities, with breathtaking scenery and a wide variety of levels of difficulty.
What should you do if you come across patous on your walks?
Here is a list of the ten best walks in the Pyrenees :
Cirque de Gavarnie (France)
This hike takes you through the Gavarnie cirque, with its famous waterfall and spectacular views of the cliffs.
Mont Perdu (France/Spain)
This hike follows the border between France and Spain, offering spectacular views of the Mont Perdu massif.
Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park (Spain))
The park is home to many magnificent walks, including the Ordesa valley, famous for its impressive scenery.
Troumouse Circus (France))
A relatively easy hike takes you to the Cirque de Troumouse, one of the largest cirques in the Pyrenees, offering exceptional panoramic views.
Pic du Midi d'Ossau (France))
This iconic mountain is a popular hiking challenge and offers breathtaking views of the Pyrenees.
Néouvielle Nature Reserve (France))
This region is home to numerous mountain lakes and magnificent walks in the heart of the Pyrenees.
Aure Valley (France)
This valley offers a variety of walks, including the ascent to the Pic de l'Arbizon, which offers panoramic views of the Pyrenees mountain range.
Pyrenees National Park (France)
This national park is dotted with hiking trails and a variety of landscapes, including high altitude lakes and peaks.
Estaube Circus (France)
A hike takes you to this magnificent cirque, with a spectacular waterfall and views of the Marboré peak.
Vall de Núria (Spain)
This picturesque valley in the Catalan Pyrenees offers some great walks, as well as access by cog railway from Ribes de Freser.