Aquitaine mountain holidays

The Pyrenees are often over-looked as a destination, the Alps being much better known. However, this mountain chain offers a superb summer destination and is not far from the coast for a varied and exciting split-centre holiday.

Where will I find the mountains?
The Pyrenees chain forms the border between France and Spain, stretching several hundred kilometres from the Atlantic to the Med.

Aquitaine borders the mountains on the western fringe of the Pyrenees. Hendaye is where the mountains meet the sea. The highest peaks lie to the east: Pic du Midi and Pic d'Anie are two of the more famous (2500m).

What's so special about the Pyrenees?
Aquitaine, particularly the southernmost part - the Pays Basque - is one of few places in the world that can combine beach holidays and mountain holidays.

The Pyrenees are special for several reasons:

•	Uncrowded - unlike the Alps, and less developed too
•	Fantastic hiking trails
•	Spectacular scenery - forests, gorges, waterfalls
•	Graded mountain biking trails
•	Rafting, canyoning, rock-climbing, etc
•	Wonderful wildlife-spotting, particularly birds of prey
•	Less expensive than the Alps!
•	Proximity of Spain - two countries in one walk!

For more info read our Pyrenees tourist guide.

What holiday rentals do we have in the mountains?

We offer a choice of self-catering holiday rentals near the mountains. Whether it's a private villa with its own pool, a family-friendly venue with a shared pool, or a secluded mountain retreat...view our holiday rentals by the lakes
In the spotlight Grange des Pyrenees Cauterets	Fabulous mountain chalet near the lovely spa resort Cauterets in the heart of the National Park and just a few kms from the border with Spain. 5 bedrooms, high quality interior, no neighbours and fabulous views. Plenty of walks directly from the house. This is an idyllic retreat...more info

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