This is the Pyrenees chapter from Lonely Planet's Hiking in Spain guidebook.

The Pyrenees have an edge of both Spain and France to them, and possess a character and flavour all of their own. Each valley has a distinct look, life and climate; each trek is an unforgettable experience. No wonder these mountains are among Europe's hiking highlights.

• look out over Andorra from the spine of Cresta de l'Estanyó on the Pic de l'Estanyó walk
• maps
• try to keep a steady head whilst peering into the abyss on the Staggering Sestrales walk
• transport
• look back and say 'oh yes, the Pyrenees were nothing', as you stagger to the end of the Pyrenean Traverse
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: History, Environment, Climate, Gateways, Planning, The Pyrenean Traverse, Andorra, Basses de les Salamandres, Estanys de Siscaró, Pic de l'Estanyó, Parc Nacional d'Aigüestortes I Estany de Sant Maurici, Estany Llong, Refugi de Colomina, Port de Ratera d'Espot, Water World, The Aragonese Pyrenees & Parque Nacional de Ordesa y Monte Perdido, Frontier Ridge, Lago de Cregüeña, Butterfly Valley, Puerto de Barrosa, More Walks, Towns & Facilities.