Pyrenees
The Pyrenees are a European mountain range on the border between France and Spain. Andorra is also to be found in the range.
Understand
The Pyrenees are among Europe's highest mountain ranges, separating Spain and the rest of Iberia from France and the rest of Europe. This mountain range has been defined as a
Get in
Unlike the Alps that have century old routes across, the Pyrenees continue to be a major barrier to land travel. Virtually all routes of note that cross do so outside the central (highest) part.
Regions
The mountain range crosses three countries:
Andorra
The entire country is contained within this mountain range
Cities
Few major cities are to be found directly inside the mountain range
Stay safe
This is a high mountain range, with peaks up to 3,404 m (11,168 ft) high so you should be prepared for what that entails, including sudden changes in weather, severe weather, avalanches and other dangers of the mountains. The Pyrenees are also one of a few regions of Europe still containing bears, which usually don't bother humans, but can attack and even kill when drawn in by food or if humans get between a mother and her cub.