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Pyrenees East to West by Campervan
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Pyrenees East to West by Campervan

14 days from Perpignan to Biarritz across the entire Pyrenean chain. Dizzying mountain passes, glacial cirques and high-altitude campervan areas.

Fourteen days by campervan crossing the Pyrenees from east to west, from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic. The route climbs from Perpignan to Villefranche-de-Conflent, fortified by Vauban, Font-Romeu at altitude, Ax-les-Thermes and Foix, along passes and valleys. It's a high-mountain journey of glacial lakes, cirques, stone villages and legendary Tour de France climbs. The high roads call for caution and planning: some passes close out of season, and a campervan needs care in the hairpins. Summer is the only truly safe window for the high passes. Pack warm clothes — nights are cool even in July — and good walking shoes.

Practical info

Stops
10
Duration
14 days
Transport
🚐 Campervan
Distance
440 km
Best time
Spring and summer
Areas crossed
Pyrénées-OrientalesAriègeHautes-PyrénéesPyrénées-Atlantiques

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Perpignan

    Palais des rois de Majorque, centre catalan et marché aux fruits. Aire CC du Moulin à Vent.

  2. 2

    Villefranche-de-Conflent

    Fortifications Vauban UNESCO, Train Jaune vers la Cerdagne. Parking CC à l'entrée.

  3. 3

    Font-Romeu

    Station solaire de Cerdagne, four solaire d'Odeillo et ermitage. Aire CC municipale.

  4. 4

    Ax-les-Thermes

    Station thermale ariégeoise, bassin des Ladres gratuit et col du Chioula.

  5. 5

    Foix

    Château comtal des comtes de Foix, trois tours dominant la ville. Aire CC de l'Ariège.

  6. 6

    Saint-Lary-Soulan

    Station thermale et ski, vallée d'Aure et réserve naturelle du Néouvielle.

  7. 7

    Cirque de Gavarnie

    Cirque glaciaire UNESCO, cascade de 423 m et brèche de Roland. Parking CC au village.

  8. 8

    Cauterets

    Thermalisme, berlingots et pont d'Espagne. Aire CC du Cambasque.

  9. 9

    Pau

    Boulevard des Pyrénées, château d'Henri IV et panorama sur la chaîne.

  10. 10

    Biarritz — Saint-Jean-de-Luz

    Corniche basque, port de Saint-Jean-de-Luz et piment d'Espelette. Aire CC de Socoa.

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