stevec176 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I'm going to be spending a month touring the Picos area and then driving across the Pyrenees to the coast in October, not really looking to travel down Spain. I've read a couple of articles in MMM and other books but looking for recommendations for routes and places to stay. Travelling with another couple with their van too. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Are you just coming back from the Picos or are you looking to go into the Pyrenees Coming back is via Irun but you won't go into the Pyrenees. I'd suggest for a taste of the mountains aire at Jaca in Spain then to Col du Pourtalet, to Laruns to Col d' Aubisque to Col de Soulor the aire at Arrens Marsous we have overnighted at each place if you've more time I can add some more nights on same route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will86 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I cannot advise any routes or places to stay but be aware that if you wander off a recognised route you can end up on roads so narrow that 2 vehicle can hardly pass ... on one side rocks rising straight up and the other a drop down to nothing with no fencing or barriers. I misread a sign and met no one but did see refuse and delivery trucks parked which meant I was very lucky and driving on the right with RH controls any mishap and I would never have been found. What was curious was that there was a large community living amongst it all. PS After some 40 years it still gives me the creeps ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec176 Posted August 10, 2019 Author Share Posted August 10, 2019 Sorry for delay in replying. Have now booked to sail to Santander at end of Sept, have a look around the Picos area and then drive across to the coastal area via the Pyrenees so would be grateful for any advice on routes and sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickybeau Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 I like the parking area next 5o the old walled town at Ainsa in northern Spain. It’s on the downhill from the tunnel from France to Spain. We have also stayed near fuenmayor on a reasonable ACSI site which gives good access to Rioja wineries/bodegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickt Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Last time I drove over the Pyrenees in October it was snowing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Mickt - 2019-08-11 8:08 AM Last time I drove over the Pyrenees in October it was snowing Pyrenees or Picos in October you could get bad weather higher you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec176 Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 Thanks for the warning, just have to watch how we go but we are flexible so if there's signs of bad weather we'll have a re think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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