South West and Pyrenees Holidays
Soak up the mountain air and enjoy beautiful scenery all year round in South West France and the Pyrenees. Situated on the Spanish and French border, the Pyrenees offer some fantastic holiday destinations in summer and winter. Between the Atlantic, the mountains and the lush hilly landscapes, the region is perfect for getting re-acquainted with the great outdoors. If you fancy embarking on some active pursuits to test your body and lift your spirits, the Pyrenees will provide plenty of challenges, and the peace and beauty of South West France make it an ideal getaway.
Rediscover nature on holidays to the South West and Pyrenees
In winter, the Pyrenees is a terrific ski destination, with miles of slopes to keep you busy whether you’re a beginner or a pro. During the spring and summer months, there are lots of activities on offer, especially for the adventurous. There is seemingly no end of ways to travel around the Pyrenees, so bring your bike, hire a jeep or dust off your hiking boots. The spectacular valleys and peaks also provide opportunities for kayaking and white-water rafting. If you really want to push yourself, try some mountain climbing. For more ski holidays check out lastminute.com's French Alps ski holidays
It’s not all extreme sports; with its stunning natural landscapes the South West is a popular destination for family camping holidays. The views are spectacular from wherever your vantage point is, and make the area a tranquil and restful place to rejuvenate. The quaint and traditional villages are good starting points and attract walking enthusiasts – from ramblers to hikers – from all over. Well worth a visit are some of the valleys; Luz-Saint-Sauveur is a favourite, with its cosy and traditional feel complete with cobblestone streets and ancient church.
The South West is France’s main wine region. If you’re partial to a drop, you can do no better than the area that produces some of the finest wines in the world. You’ll find that the closer you get to the Pyrenees, smaller vineyards offering local varieties of wine are common. As for food – well, France never fails on the culinary front.
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Whether you’re up for an adrenaline-pumping holiday packed with action or a chilled camping trip among nature, the French Pyrenees is the ideal place to head to this year. If grooving with nature isn’t your thing, the South West is equally good for a foodie weekend break for all the cheese and wine you could want. When you book your break with lastminute.com, you can keep the costs down with a cheap France holiday and get away for even less this summer.