The Passes of the Pyrenees: A Practical Guide to the Mountain Roads of the Franco-Spanish Frontier (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles L. Freeston

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331607131 ISBN 13: 9780331607130

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the Pyrenees from the driver’s seat.

This practical guide offers complete itineraries and practical data for exploring the mountain roads that connect France and Spain. With clear, experience‑based descriptions, it helps readers plan their own scenic drives through one of Europe’s great mountain ranges.

The volume presents a practical, road‑worthy approach to the passes, emphasizing reliable routes, real‑world driving notes, and illustrations drawn from the author’s extensive travels. It combines navigational guidance with accessible observations, making it a useful companion for motorists and curious travelers alike.

• Detailed itineraries for major Pyrenees routes, with emphasis on surfaces, gradients, distances, and elevation changes
• Photographic illustrations and notes on key passes, towns, and scenic viewpoints
• Context on road development, local scenery, and practical tips for summer and winter travel
• Insights into connecting routes and possible extensions to explore the frontier region

Ideal for readers planning a mountain road journey through the Pyrenees or seeking a deeper, road‑level understanding of this frontier landscape.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331607131
• ISBN 13: 9780331607130
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 360