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A paradise setting in the French Pyrenees
with a rich
diversity of wildlife & flora,
and pure mountain air.
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Annual Sunshine Map |
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The Cerdagne - a kind of high plateau with lush gentle valleys and rolling
meadows, brimming with wild flowers in early summer, surrounded by snow-capped
mountain peaks that rise a further 1600m. Half French, half Spanish.
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The Conflent - a steep and rugged valley, cut by the River Têt's descent to the
Mediterranean sea.
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The Capcir - a pine forested high land with mountain lakes, grottos and gorges,
and the source of the River Aude to be found somewhere amongst the 14 summits of
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A little known region other than with the French and
Spanish, who in July and August come up from the Mediterranean to escape the
often sweltering heat of the coastal plains. And in winter, for the skiing -
cheaper and less crowded than the Alps.
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Spanish border town of Puigcerda.
Good shops, lively Sunday market, restaurants.
A further 30 minutes to Andorra (Pas de la Casa). Most notable for its duty-free shopping.
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The famous all year round "Petit Train Jaune", narrow-gauge
mountain train with open-top carriages in Summer snakes its way down through
spectacular scenery to Medieval fortified Villefranche-de
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Cathar Castles perched on high craggy pinnacles in the
Ariège.
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For Mediterranean coast, the rugged picturesque coastline where the Pyrenees
meets the sea has pretty, hidden coves, attractive fishing ports with stylish
restaurants.
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Barcelona (2 hrs. drive) lively city, rich in history and architecture.
Highly recommended.
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Local activities ~ over 30 sports ~ Swimming: 3 indoor & 3 outdoor
pools, rivers & lakes, 3 all year round open-air thermal pools &
jacuzzis.
Windsurfing & dinghy sailing on nearby lake. Rafting, 3 summer mountain
chair lifts, pot holing, rock-climbing sites, hang-gliding. Lake & river fishing,
golf (international course at Puigcerda). Mountain bike hire, indoor Olympic
ice-rink & swimming pool. Superb horse-riding and of course walking to suit
all abilities.
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WINTER SKIING - 12 DOWNHILL RESORTS AND 200KM OF CROSS-COUNTRY
PISTES.
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Further tourist information at the properties.
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