The Pyrenees form the natural border between France and Spain and stretch from the Atlantic in the West to the Mediterranean in the east.
They're easily accessible by train, with a new night train service now linking Paris with Toulouse, and the ferry is another low impact option.
Here we speak with Penny Walker to learn more about The Pyrenees; this unspoiled, authentic mountain destination which is a great alternative for outdoors lovers who'd like a change from the busier Alps.