The town has special memories for us, perhaps even something a little more than memories. We have mentioned something of this town and hike before. It's in a unique setting along and surrounded by the Pyrenees Mountains. Here's a brief background which provides perspective of the region as well as what one can embark upon to join two countries. Therefore, it makes sense to provide some background. As an aside, we've always loved the concept of hiking from one country to another, particularly without a passport. It's special.
On our last trip to Spain, we drove to a campground adjoining the Pyrenees. From there we hiked up to the crest of the mountains and then continued along the top. The views were spectacular, the hiking tough but most rewarding. Whereas we had liquid refreshments earlier in Spain, at the highpoint we sat down for brunch. We had reached France. How did we know we had crossed over from Spain? Whoever passed us gave a greeting: Bon appetit! There's a trailhead leading from France close to where we sat.
After climbing close to 4,000 feet from Spain, we sit down for brunch in France. Love it! (Not the brunch).
We continued along until we crossed over the Pyrenees and dropped down into Gavarnie, our French destination, where spent the night. Of course, in retrospect, we should have stayed longer. On this trip, we departed from Spain by car, crossed the Pyrenees and arrived in France, staying in the town of Luz Saint Sauveur. The trip from the latter town to Gavarnie is 30 minutes on wheels. Our hike from Spain into France took less time by foot than it does by motor vehicle.
We continued along until we crossed over the Pyrenees and dropped down into Gavarnie, our French destination, where spent the night. Of course, in retrospect, we should have stayed longer. On this trip, we departed from Spain by car, crossed the Pyrenees and arrived in France, staying in the town of Luz Saint Sauveur. The trip from the latter town to Gavarnie is 30 minutes on wheels. Our hike from Spain into France took less time by foot than it does by motor vehicle.
Impressive.
Above the town. The famous Gavarnie Cirque.
An interesting flow of water.
Wouldn't know where to begin in describing the surrounding mountains.
A window and door open to water.
Arriving in Gavarnie...which is accompanied to the tune of "When the Saints go marching in..."
Cheers,
Above the town. The famous Gavarnie Cirque.
An interesting flow of water.
Wouldn't know where to begin in describing the surrounding mountains.
A window and door open to water.
Arriving in Gavarnie...which is accompanied to the tune of "When the Saints go marching in..."
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
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