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Category Archives: Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains
Cave Paintings
The Ariege region of the Pyrenees is riddled with caves. Presumably many of them contain artifacts, fragments and possibly, paintings. Nature journal reports the 1933 discovery of a magnificent horse drawn and colored on a cave wall. ”The cave, to … Continue reading
Posted in Art, France, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains
Tagged Animals, artists, caves, France, Hautes-Pyrénées, mysteries
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Pyrénées Spas
Since the dawn of European tourism, the lure of enjoying spa waters at Cauterets, Barbazan and other Pyrenees mountain towns attracted visitors from Paris and beyond. Bagnères-de-Bigorre, was made famous by Victorian travelers in search of diversion, healing waters and … Continue reading
Posted in Astronomy, France, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains
Tagged 19th c. tourism, cures, Hautes-Pyrénées, health, science, spas, travel guide, walks, water
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Our Lady of the Holy Waters
Lourdes’ rise to fame came about after the visions of a poorly nourished and sickly teenager in the misty gloom of the Massabielle grotto in 1858. Other towns in the area were already popular tourist destinations, attracting northern Europeans and … Continue reading
Posted in France, Pilgrimage, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains
Tagged christian imagery, cures, health, hope, hospital, miracles, mysteries, spiritual growth
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The Village Church South of Tarbes
The day’s route meandered through small villages and along corn fields. At one hamlet on the east side of L’Adour River, not far from Vielle-Adour, a woman tending her roses suggested I ask a neighbor two houses over to open … Continue reading
Posted in Art, France, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains, Walking Alone
Tagged adventurous women, France, hiking, Pyrenees, walking, walks, watercolor
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Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre
Topographic maps and guides for walking in France are available at the online store run by the French Association for Hikers — Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre. The search function enables you to look by region, départment (regions in … Continue reading
Posted in France, Map, Pilgrimage, Spain, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains, Walking Alone
Tagged Map, preparation, safety, topos, trekking, walking, walks
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Planning Your Pyrénées Pilgrimage Walk
Best tool I know for travel planning is to pull out a map and study where you are going. Don’t limit yourself to a tiny GPS based map — get the real thing, unless you enjoy squinting. Before investing in … Continue reading
Posted in France, Map, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains
Tagged camino de santiago de compostello, hiking, lodging, pilgrimage routes, Pyrenees, safety, walking
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Evaluate GPS Navigation Services Before Renting
If you plan to rent a GPS tool and service provider during your walking journey, examine the services closely.
Will content be in your language? Are there extra changes for certain features or locations?
Practical Information for Camino Walkers
Travel Mole offers useful advice on accommodation, transportation and cultural lore on the Camino de Santiago. Good advice to prepare for injuries or accidents by bringing along appropriate first aid items and knowing how to summon emergency medical services in France … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrimage, Spain, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains, Walking Alone
Tagged first-aid, health, hospital, preparation, safety, trekking
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Hiking the GR-65 in France to Join the Camino de Santiago
Hiking the GR-65 can be a classic route to Southwestern France. The route in blue is suggested by this hotel in the region. I walked a more southern route recommended by a local guide through Arudy, Oloron-Sainte-Marie. Mauléon-Licharre and Ordiarp. … Continue reading
Posted in France, Map, Pilgrimage, Spain, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains
Tagged camino de santiago de compostello, Map, pilgrimage routes, Pyrenees, walks
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Lodging in St. Jean Pied de Port
Nearly everyone who walks the traditional Spanish portion of the Chemin St. Jacques, also known as the Camino de Santiago de Compostello and The Way of St. James, passes through St.-Jean-Pied-de-Port which in English means St. John at the foot … Continue reading
Posted in Basque, Culinary Lore, France, Pilgrimage, Spain, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains
Tagged food, hiking, lodging, pilgrimage routes
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