This is a fascinating place both historically and geographically. The pass was one of the main places of the exodus of the Spanish Republicans after the victory of the Franco troops in 1939 . Nearly 100,000 people have crossed this pass to take refuge in France and in Latin American countries and a memorial is close to the road. Historically there are also echos of … Continue reading Cerbère and Portbou border Crossings

This is one of the most popular hikes in the eastern Pyrenees of France,  Puig Neulós (1256m) is situated within France but is very close to the border with Spain and the track up follows the rickety fence that seperates farmers fields and countries!! Fantastic views, an historical snow store and musical cows AND an international border. More details here. Continue reading Puig Neulós

Le Perthus is one of those strange border towns that are fascinating for border enthuiasts. The border is well established stemming from the Treaty of the Pyrennes 1659. The French town and its Spanish counterpart are divided right down the middle, well actually to the right of the main street with the border being on on the pavement. To the right are all the main … Continue reading Le Perthus/Els Límits

The Coll de Manrella (711 m.) is a cross-border road pass located in the Pyrenees , connecting the French department of Pyrénées-Orientales to the province of Girona, Catalonia. It is particularly interesting as it has a Civil War monument as it is near this spot where the Catalan President Lluís Companys , the Spanish President Manuel Azaña and the Basque Lehendakari José Antonio Aguirre entered … Continue reading Coll de Manrella