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The '''Pyrenees''' are a [[Europe]]an mountain range, running from the [[Atlantic Ocean]] to the [[Mediterranean Sea]]. They form the natural border between [[France]] and [[Spain]], and the small country of [[Andorra]] lies entirely within the Pyrenees between the two. The highest mountain in the range is Pico de Aneto (11,168 feet) and a number of other peaks closely approach this height. A few small but shrinking [[glacier]]s remain. Much of the Pyrenees is snowbound in winter, some of the higher passes not reopening until early summer.
The '''Pyrenees''' are a [[Europe]]an mountain range, running from the [[Atlantic Ocean]] to the [[Mediterranean Sea]]. They form the natural border between [[France]] and [[Spain]], and the small country of [[Andorra]] lies entirely within the Pyrenees between the two. The highest mountain in the range is Pico de Aneto (11,168 feet) and a number of other peaks closely approach this height. A few small but shrinking [[glacier]]s remain. Much of the Pyrenees is snowbound in winter, some of the higher passes not reopening until early summer.
While the mountains appear craggy and unworn, most geologists believe that they are actually older than the [[Alps]].<ref>http://uk.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761556167/Pyrenees.html</ref> This is due to the preponderance of hard-wearing granite and comparatively little glaciation.
Important towns in the vicinity of the range include Biarritz, Pau, Tarbes, [[Lourdes]], Foix and Perpignan in France, and San Sebastian, Pamplona, Girona and Figueres in Spain.
Important towns in the vicinity of the range include Biarritz, Pau, Tarbes, [[Lourdes]], Foix and Perpignan in France, and San Sebastian, Pamplona, Girona and Figueres in Spain.
*[[Skiing]]. There are a number of sizeable ski resorts in all three Pyrenean countries.
*[[Skiing]]. There are a number of sizeable ski resorts in all three Pyrenean countries.
*Various other outdoor pursuits such as paragliding, canyoning, white-water rafting, etc can be found throughout the range.
*Various other outdoor pursuits such as paragliding, canyoning, white-water rafting, etc. can be found throughout the range.
*Hunting and shooting. [[Wild boar]], [[deer]] and [[pigeon]]s are popular local quarries.
*Hunting and shooting. [[Wild boar]], [[deer]] and [[pigeon]]s are popular local quarries.
*[[Cycling]] - The [[Tour de France]] and Vuelta a España (Tour of Spain) races both hold a number of stages in the mountains, attracting large numbers of spectators, and recreational cycling is also popular.
*[[Cycling]] - The [[Tour de France]] and [[Vuelta a España]] (Tour of Spain) races both hold a number of stages in the mountains, attracting large numbers of spectators, and recreational cycling is also popular.
==References==
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[[Category:Mountains]]
[[Category:European Mountains]]
[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Spain]]