Self-drive to the Pyrenees

take a ferry to the north coast and take a leisurely drive south through rural France, perhaps stopping over in the Loire or Bordeaux en-route.

Self driving to the Pyrenees is a popular option and if the idea of meandering through France over a couple of days or appeals then read on to find out about your ferry options and how Collett's can help you make your travel arrangements.

Channel Crossings

Many guests come to the Picos de Europa and the Pyrenees on the cruise style overnight crossings to the north coast of Spain offered by Brittany Ferries www.brittany-ferries.co.uk - the cruise style crossings operate between Portsmouth and Bilbao or Portsmouth/Plymouth and Santander. Collett's can help offering a 10% discount on Brittany Ferries bookings.

In addition, LD Lines www.ldlines.co.uk and P&O Ferries www.poferries.com operate crossings between Dover and Bolougne or Calais.

Crossings to Normandy & Brittany and Mini Cruises

Brittany Ferries www.brittany-ferries.co.uk operate direct routes (from Plymouth, Portsmouth and Cork) to Normandy & Brittany (Caen, Cherbourg, Roscoff & St Malo).  In addition, many guests come to the Pyrenees and Picos de Europa using Brittany Ferries’ cruise style crossings between Portsmouth and Bilbao or Portsmouth/Plymouth and Santander.  For more information on the mini cruises click here.

Collett’s is now an affiliate of Brittany Ferries, so if you book any of their crossings through us we can offer a 10% discount along with the benefit of no cancellation or amendment fees up to 30 days prior to travel.

How Collett's can help with your travel arrangements

If you would like to travel with LD Lines, PO Ferries or Brittany Ferries please contact us with details of your preferred crossing details and we will be able to offer you favourable rates on Channel crossings and a 10% discount on Brittany Ferry crossings. Three weeks before you travel, we will send your voucher along with directions to Panticosa. Payment for Channel Crossings is due with your holiday balance, 8 weeks prior to your departure.

Approximate drive times to Panticosa

Self-drivers should allow 10-14 hours from ferry ports on the north coast of France.

Calais-Abbeville-Rouen-Le Mans-Tours-Poitiers-Angouleme-Bordeaux-Pau-Panticosa 14 hours
Dieppe-Rouen-Le Mans-Tours-Poitiers-Angouleme-Bordeaux-Pau-Panticosa 12½hrs
Caen-Le Mans-Tours-Poitiers-Angouleme-Bordeaux-Pau-Panticosa 11hrs
Saint-Malo-Rennes-Nantes-Niort-Bordeaux-Pau-Panticosa 10½hrs