Introduction Straddling the border between Iberian peninsula and France, the Pyrenees is the lesser known of the two main European mountain chains, the other obviously being the Alps; however, it offers equally awe inspiring terrain without the crowds. Much of this unique mountain chain is far from the usual travel hubs (Paris, Zurich, Geneva, Munich) but is still easy to access from Toulouse, which sits less than an hour from foot of the chain. The Pyrenees are known for their spectacularly deep cut valleys, cascading waterfalls, spellbinding mountain faces, high alpine meadows, crystal clear glacial lakes and jaw dropping views delicately blended with unusual French hospitality (on the French side - the Spanish on the...you guessed it...Spanish side), delicious Pyrenean cuisine and a distinct appreciation for the surrounding mountains. Our trip would begin outside a small
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