Travel and stay in the Pyrenees

[599]

We both have bikes but i fancy taking the mororbike ( would probably be able to tow the van with the bike ) not only that we will have at least one dog with us.
will have to stop on sites as wife isnt too keen on wild camping. Keep the ideas coming

then use these BROKEN LINK

 

[clanjones]

Michael Rennison yes we know that cycle path from Lourdes. In fact when we cycled up Tourmalet we started in Lourdes and went up and back down via that path. It has to be said we were completely 'wasted'.

My wife tends to come up with most of these ideas and we both agreed it was a Laurel and Hardy ' well that another fine mess we are in '

Happy days which hopefully are about to start again.

 

[GeeCee]

On the Spanish side of the Pyrenees there are loads of places which are good for walking and cycling. Some of the places places we've stayed at are Ainsa, Alquezar, Boltana, Biescas, Murillo de Tou, Murillo de Gallego, Canyon Rio Lobos - all these have campsites nearby and some have aires. Pictures to follow.

 

[Tony50]

We stayed on a Campsite years ago on the Spanish side real old fashion campsite but clean facilities , a good restaurant the village people down the hill came up at weekend and ate there ! views over a Plain fantastic , I would say you can see for 30 odd miles from edge of site , there is also a Castle up higher on the hill which you can walk to, Site called Castle something perhaps some one on here knows exactly the name and where it is, it was around Pamplona area, just spent about an half hour on google sorry can't find it having moved house we are still finding things, if I find campsite I'll come back to you.

 

[triky]

I went up to Andorra in June one year ,still snow there then .Good for discounted shopping & goods. Cheese factories ,wineries. hot springs (Aixe Le Therme) ,fantastic scenery & tiny mountain villages. Hope you make it ,,enjoy !!

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[nicholsong]

The Pyrénées are a fantastic place to visit, both the French side and the Spanish and not forgetting Andorra. Lots and lots of campsites and Aires available for camping cars.
Too many places to mention, just explore this beautiful region.
Visiting in May one or two of the high cols, Tourmalet and Aubisque may still be closed due to snow and Spring road works to repair the damage caused by the harsh winters at that altitude.
Some fantastic roads for motorcycle my preferred method of traveling in the Pyrénées.

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Lovely panorama - pity somebody stuck a motorbike in the forground!

 

[GeeCee]

This is the Canyon Rio Lobos looking down from the lookout point. It's an easy walk from the nearest campsite to the start of the signed walk along the canyon or you can just park up nearby. The walk is easy as it's mainly flat, but there are 1 or 2 muddy stretches so you'll need boots.

 

[GeeCee]

This is Murillo de Gallego. Great walks from here to the village at the foot of the Murillo (rock wall) and there's a circular walk from there which it has to be said is not easy going. There's also a simple walk from the campsite which is down to the river. You can do rafting and all sorts of outdoor stuff in this area. The campsite is basic (no black waste dump) but has a good restaurant.

 

[GeeCee]

This is Ainsa old town and you can walk here over the top from the campsite at Murillo de Tou. The 2nd photo is of the tower at the top of the walk just up from the sampsite at Murillo de Tou.

 

[Michael Rennison]

Michael Rennison yes we know that cycle path from Lourdes. In fact when we cycled up Tourmalet we started in Lourdes and went up and back down via that path. It has to be said we were completely 'wasted'.

My wife tends to come up with most of these ideas and we both agreed it was a Laurel and Hardy ' well that another fine mess we are in '

Happy days which hopefully are about to start again.

The Tourmalet from Lourdes - that must have been quite a ride. Divorce in a 16km climb - maybe even by the first set of avalanche galleries . How did you keep your sense of humour for the ride, let alone the scary descent back to Lourdes

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[bigtree]

Hi , we live near Mirepoix in the Arriege and have a MH & Harley, been here 22 years so if you want a lot of info message me a contact detail , with your likes etc and I'll help you plan a trip. Depending on the winter there can still be snow in early May if you go high into the mountains, this requires snow chains by law when there is snow on the roads.........this is a fabulous place to tour and I would urge you to read up on the Cathar history of this area as it is the main historical draw , with many old chateaux and villages from the time....good luck

You're maybe not far from my friends then, they live in Coussa. They have a large farmhouse with gites.

 

[jumar]

This is Murillo de Gallego. Great walks from here to the village at the foot of the Murillo (rock wall) and there's a circular walk from there which it has to be said is not easy going. There's also a simple walk from the campsite which is down to the river. You can do rafting and all sorts of outdoor stuff in this area. The campsite is basic (no black waste dump) but has a good restaurant. View attachment 577130

Great photo of the Riglos, which I imagine was taken from Murillo de Gallego, lots of Griffon Vultures to be seen, very famous for climbing, a stunning location indeed.
The Campsite you mentioned with a castle above and the good restaurant could be Castillo de Loarre in the Huesca region, great location, quaint campsite with good place to eat.

 

[jongood]

Understand about towing the motorcycle, it's a long way!!
You may find some interesting places to visit in this article on line.

24 Top-Rated Attractions & Places to Visit in the French Pyrenees

www.planetware.com

Some great suggestions on there. I am surprised they don't list the rhune train

Le Train de la Rhune

Train touristique sur la chaîne pyrénéenne

www.rhune.com

Or Ax Les Therme,.

dazandandrea if you ve got a m/c I would try and find a way of taking it, some wonderful roads in that region.

Hydratrail perhaps

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[Lenny HB]

We are fairly new to European travel in our van. So douing a trip like that would be a massive undertaking.

You are worrying far to much, it will be a doddle. Motorhoming in France is so much easier than the UK. Driving is easier, finding a place to stop is just so easy. The French welcome Motorhomes with open arms not like the Brits who appear to hate them.

Don't restrict yourself to sites look at the Aires they are everywhere in France, we never use sites in France don't do planning just amble along. Download Camper Contact that will give you an idea of what is avalible.
If you restrict yourself to sites it will restrict your season as a lot don't open until May and close end of August.

Have a look at my trips links in my signature.

 

[The Wino]

While you're down that way the Basque region is worth visiting they have their own language too

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[dazandandrea]

You are worrying far to much, it will be a doddle. Motorhoming in France is so much easier than the UK. Driving is easier, finding a place to stop is just so easy. The French welcome Motorhomes with open arms not like the Brits who appear to hate them.

Don't restrict yourself to sites look at the Aires they are everywhere in France, we never use sites in France don't do planning just amble along. Download Camper Contact that will give you an idea of what is avalible.
If you restrict yourself to sites it will restrict your season as a lot don't open until May and close end of August.

Have a look at my trips links in my signature.

Not so much worried. We have had trips to Belgium and holland a few years ago its just the planning side of things , fitting things roynd work etc.
Ill definitely look at your trips. Thanks

 

[clanjones]

Michael Rennison We used to sail racing dinghies together, the last being an RS 200, so we got very used to coping with some pretty 'hairy' situations and trusting one another! The only rule we have is, if one of us wants to quit than we quit. Hasn't happened very often to date. I am more restraint on descents now after having a few flats on descents such as Col du Vars which wasn't pleasant!

A slap on the helmet from behind normally does the trick to get my attention!

 

[Lenny HB]

This is Murillo de Gallego. Great walks from here to the village at the foot of the Murillo (rock wall) and there's a circular walk from there which it has to be said is not easy going. There's also a simple walk from the campsite which is down to the river. You can do rafting and all sorts of outdoor stuff in this area. The campsite is basic (no black waste dump) but has a good restaurant. View attachment 577130

Last November we stopped at the site in the village the P4N spot at the top of the village was naff. We were our way home didn't have time for a walk around the hills it would have been nice.

There is a black dump at the bottom of the site, you have to lift a manhole cover

 

[GeeCee]

Last November we stopped at the site in the village the P4N spot at the top of the village was naff. We were our way home didn't have time for a walk around the hills it would have been nice.

There is a black dump at the bottom of the site, you have to lift a manhole cover

OH thanks will look out for it next time.

 

[GeeCee]

Great photo of the Riglos, which I imagine was taken from Murillo de Gallego, lots of Griffon Vultures to be seen, very famous for climbing, a stunning location indeed.
The Campsite you mentioned with a castle above and the good restaurant could be Castillo de Loarre in the Huesca region, great location, quaint campsite with good place to eat.

Yes that's right it was taken from Murillo and I'd forgotten that the village was called Riglos. As you say lots of vultures to be seen. Likewise in the hills around Ainsa.

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