Where are the Pyrenees?

The Pyrenees act as a natural border between France and Spain. They stretch 310 miles from the Mediterranean Sea in the east to the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic Coast in the west, and are divided into the following three, distinct sections:

• The Western Pyrenees: known for their rolling hills and gentler terrain.
• The Central Pyrenees: home to the highest and most dramatic peaks, including Aneto, the tallest peak at 11,168 feet.
• The Eastern Pyrenees: here the mountains slowly descend towards the Mediterranean coastline and feature unique limestone rock formations with picturesque coastal views.

Geologically, the Pyrenees are a product of tectonic collisions that began over 100 million years ago, giving rise to the steep ridges and deep valleys that make this area a hiker’s dream.

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