Tech talk of some road cyclists on top of famous Col du Tourmalet (often a tour the France summit, 80 times). This pass is said to be the giant of the pyrenees and the holy grail of many cyclists. But what a joy when you arrive at the top! Heavy fog made for a quite mystic scene.
We drove with the car extra careful because of not only a lot of cyclists, but also many white sheeps on the road, blending into the fog very well.
Oooooh! Always love the mist! What a magical capture!
Out of curiosity, what is the weather like in the Pyrenees? We’re going to be doing some light/day hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees in a little over a week and I’m still trying to figure out how many layers I’m going to need…
@northy Hi Northy, It's wonderful that you have an exciting trip ahead in the Pyrenees! However, the region is vast, and mountain weather can be quite unpredictable, as you sure know. Altitude plays a significant role, too. For instance, in Andorra at 2300 meters above sea level (on the Spanish side), there is still a lot of snow on the ground and we experienced snow and strong icy winds, while just 500 meters lower, the next day was sunny with temperatures reaching 25°C. It's essential to be prepared for all conditions. We packed lightweight spring/summer hiking gear, and I was glad to have my windbreaker, woolen hat, gloves, and thermal underwear. Good hiking shoes I would recommend too! They say that the Spanish side tends to be drier than the French side. Enjoy your adventure! 🏔️🌞🌿
Out of curiosity, what is the weather like in the Pyrenees? We’re going to be doing some light/day hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees in a little over a week and I’m still trying to figure out how many layers I’m going to need…