Bursting with breathtaking landscapes, the French Pyrenees is packed full of incredible natural highlights. The rush of rivers, picturesque peaks dominating the wilderness, and whispers of legends swirling through the valleys. Fields of orchids and bellflowers give colour to the mountains, while eagles and vultures swoop over the heads of marmots, boars, and foxes that roam the picturesque Pyrenees.
Country code
+33
Currency
Euro
Language
French
Best time to visit
Visit in spring, summer and autumn for different rock climbing conditions
What’s the weather like?
The climate is warm and pleasant throughout the year, and is one of the sunniest places in France
Located in the southwest of France is the department of Hautes-Pyrenees, consisting of a collection of distinct areas. Contrasting with the flat plains of the north, the southern chunks of the department are populated with mountains, including Pic du Midi de Bigorre. A large part of Hautes-Pyrenees is held within the Western Pyrenees National Park, which has a strong magnetic pull of outdoor adventurers, especially rock climbers
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