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The French & Spanish Pyrenees
Walking Holidays in the Pyrenees
A Spectacular & Diverse Paradise for Walkers
The spectacular mountains of the Pyrenees stretch west east for 480km from the Atlantic coast across to the Mediterranean forming an impressive natural frontier between France and Spain.
They rose from beneath a shallow sea millions of years ago when the European and African continental plates collided. Since then the gigantic glaciers that covered most of Europe during the last great ice age have shaped the magical natural features we see here today - hanging valleys, vast cirques, features we see here today - hanging valleys, vast cirques, sharp peaks and rugged crests.
The backbone of the range, the frontier ridge, is a chaotic jigsaw of wild rock formations and crags, which reach for the sky with many soaring effortlessly above 3000m. A little lower down a majestic mountain landscape unfolds with a heady mix of lush green meadows, abyss-like canyons, awe-inspiring cirques, azure blue lakes, u-shaped valleys, pristine woodlands, sparkling tarns and cascading streams.
The Pyrenees
Not surprisingly, walkers have been coming to the Pyrenees for years, venturing into this magnificent terrain from picturesque mountain villages. We are based in two such villages, a French one and a Spanish one. Luz-St-Sauveur is in the Haute Pyrénées department of France and Panticosa is in the Alto Aragón region of Spain. And how the scenery changes in the comparatively short distance between the two. Indeed, such is the dramatic difference between the French and the Spanish side, it can at times be hard to believe you are in the same mountain range.
On both sides of the border we will help you explore one of the most scenically beautiful and diverse regions of the Pyrenees - in and around the great glacial 'cirques', including Gavarnie (a world heritage site with Europe's longest waterfall), Troumouse and Lescun, the awesome canyons of Ordesa, and the mighty peaks of Balaïtous, Vignemale and Monte Perdido, all of which fall within two of the three national parks within the range.
Collett's in the Pyrenees
We offer a unique holiday approach, which allows you to be as independent and as flexible as you wish, whilst ensuring you get just what you want from your time here.
You choose how you travel, what day you arrive and what day you depart. We offer two enchanting mountain villages, one French, the other Spanish. Both are set amidst breathtaking scenery and represent an ideal springboard for walks and numerous places of interest.
Our holidays here are primarily designed for walkers and five days a week in both villages our friendly and hospitable staff organise a moderate walk and a hard walk. You can join them as often or as little as you like at no extra cost.
If you prefer to do your own thing, our 'Ideas & Information Files' document many walks and other ways of enjoying the area - scenic drives, places of interest, other activities etc. And the intimate local knowledge of our staff is always at hand.
Our hospitality is relaxed and informal, but never at the expense of efficiency and we will look after you well, right from your initial enquiry through to the end of a memorable holiday.
on the terrace at Hotel Sabocos
- Self Guiding for Independent Walking
Extensive information and excellent material is available to all our guests
so that people who prefer to walk independently can benefit from our unrivalled local knowledge. - Organised Walking Holidays
Five days a week (not Wednesday or Saturday), our staff offer two stunning walks
one more demanding than the other. - High & Moderate Level Walking Holidays
Spectacular all day itineraries in the valleys and on the peaks in the world's most unique mountain range.
Five days a week - Panticosa ~ Valle de Tena, Aragon, Spain.
Where are we based?
Collett's is Bonded with ABTA and AITO
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Collett's is a regulated, independent holiday specialist committed to the highest levels of personal care and attention to detail. Abroad, we respect the people, character and local customs of our featured destinations. We are a member of the Association of Independent Tour Operators abiding to its Quality Charter and encouraging high standards of quality and service. Finally, Collett's is bonded through ABTA and guarantees the protection of all holiday payments. Collett's Ltd. is registered in England No. 3467538 @ Lake House, Market Hill, Royston, Herts, SG8 9GN Directors: N.R.Baron, T.J.E Collett & P.Melia.
