Pyrenees

Before you go

• In the core of the Pyrénées National Park, camping is forbidden, including in a vehicle. Motorhomes and camper vans are banned there.
• Tent bivouac in the core is allowed only from 7 pm to 9 am, more than one hour's walk from vehicle-accessible roads or in marked areas.
• Andorra bans motorhome overnight stays outside designated areas. According to media reports, enforcement began in 2026.
• High passes such as the Tourmalet are closed in winter because of snow. Check road status before driving.

Planning

The Pyrenees run nearly 500 km along the border of France and Spain, with Andorra in the eastern part. The highest peak is the Aneto at 3,404 m, in Huesca, Spain. Major protected areas include the Pyrénées National Park in France and Ordesa y Monte Perdido and Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici in Spain. UNESCO inscribed parts of the range in 1997. Rules differ by country, so plan each section separately.

Camping

In the core zone of the French Pyrenees National Park, camping in a vehicle or any shelter is prohibited, so motorhomes may not stay overnight there. Bivouac in a low tent is allowed only between 19:00 and 09:00, more than an hour's walk from roads open to vehicles or in marked bivouac zones. Andorra bans motorhome overnight stays outside designated areas, and enforcement has been reported since 2026. Use campsites and ask the park administration.

Getting around

The Port d'Envalira at 2,408 m is regarded as the highest road pass in the Pyrenees. Other crossings include the Somport at 1,632 m and Roncesvalles at 1,057 m. The Col du Tourmalet at 2,115 m is closed by snow in winter and reopens, depending on snow, in spring or early summer. Check the status with the local road authority or the pass operator before driving.

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