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The Pyrenees (/ˈpɪrᵻniːz/; Spanish: Pirineos [piɾiˈneos], French: Pyrénées [piʁene], Aragonese: Pirineus, Catalan: Pirineus, Occitan: Pirenèus, Basque: Pirinioak or Auñamendiak) is a range of mountains in southwest Europe that forms a natural border between France and Spain. It separates the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of continental Europe, and extends for about 491 km (305 mi) from the Bay of Biscay (Cap Higuer) to the Mediterranean Sea (Cap de Creus).
For the most part, the main crest forms a massive divider between France and Spain, with the microstate of Andorra sandwiched in between. The Crown of Aragon and the Kingdom of Navarre have historically extended on both sides of the mountain range, with smaller northern portions now in France and larger southern parts now in Spain.
The demonym for the noun "Pyrenees" in English is Pyrenean.
In classical mythology, Pyrene is a princess who gave her name to the Pyrenees. The Greek historian Herodotus says Pyrene is the name of a town in Celtic Europe. According to Silius Italicus, she was the virginal daughter of Bebryx, a king in Mediterranean Gaul by whom the hero Hercules was given hospitality during his quest to steal the cattle of Geryon during his famous Labors. Hercules, characteristically drunk and lustful, violates the sacred code of hospitality and rapes his host's daughter. Pyrene gives birth to a serpent and runs away to the woods, afraid that her father will be angry. Alone, she pours out her story to the trees, attracting the attention instead of wild beasts who tear her to pieces.
The Pyrenean Mountain Dog, known as the Great Pyrenees in North America, is a large breed of dog used as a livestock guardian dog. It should not be confused with the Pyrenean Mastiff.
As late as 1874 the breed was not completely standardized in appearance, with two major sub-types recorded, the Western and the Eastern. They are related to several other large white European livestock guardian dogs (LGD), including the Italian Maremma Sheepdog, Kuvasz (Hungary), Akbash Dog (Turkey) and Polish Tatra or Polski Owczarek Podhalański, and somewhat less closely to the Newfoundland and St. Bernard. According to the Great Pyrenees Club of America, the Great Pyrenees is naturally nocturnal and aggressive with any predators that may harm its flock. However, the breed can typically be trusted with small, young, and helpless animals of any kind due to its natural guardian instinct.
The Great Pyrenees breed has experienced a dramatic fall off in the number of U.S. AKC breed registrations from 2000 to 2010. The breed was ranked at #45 in 2000 and by 2010 Great Pyrenees had dropped to #71. In 2013 the breed was ranked #69. Other large breeds in the same working group classification, Newfoundland and St. Bernard, have fared far better in maintaining their breed rankings. In 2010 Newfoundland and St. Bernard were ranked #44 and #45 respectively.
For more, visit http://animal.discovery.com/tv/dogs-101/#mkcpgn=ytapl1 | Elegant and eye-catching, the Great Pyrenees is a great guard dog.
Parc National des Pyrénées, Pont d'Espagne, Lac de Gaube, Lac d'Estom, Gavarnie, Cirque de Gavarnie, Cauterets,
See MORE breeds here! http://bit.ly/1obXGhB Also — have a question for our dog expert, Dr. Nick Dodman? Ask it here or in the comments and you could be in our live Google+ hangout on 8/27! Ask your question here: http://anmlst.co/DogQuestionz Google+ Hangout Info: http://anmlst.co/DogHangout Great Pyrenees are big, white balls of fluff and love! These protective pooches love to look after the little ones around the house, whether its kids or other animals. They were once declared the Royal Dog of France — are they the Royal Dog of your home? Do you have a Great Pyrenees? Tell us about your pet in the comments! Best Breed Ever! is your ultimate guide to finding the perfect pet for you, while also discovering some trivia and history of the pet, too! Whether you're a dog-person...
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2012 Motorbike Pyrenees Tour Full route description, photos, downloadable maps, hotels etc - http://www.roadtrooper.com/2012-pyrenees-motorbike-tour-day-1 Soundtrack Track 1 - Future World Music - Quest For Freedom Track 2 - Album Two Steps From Hell - XTS040 - ARCHANGEL Track 3 - Future World Music - Dream Chasers Track 4 - Mark Petrie (Composer) Track no. 13 (un-named)
Echappées belles : Jérôme enfile des chaussures de randonnées et son sac à dos pour profiter de la vue sur le cirque de Gavarnie. Il fera du canyoning, verra Lourdes du ciel. Nous verrons un pèlerinage atypique celui des motards. Une mise en lumière sur la culture occitane pour terminer par la transhumance de Merens. Rejoignez-nous https://www.facebook.com/EchappeesBellesF5 http://www.france5.fr/emissions/echappees-belles Sophie Jovillard, Raphaël de Casabianca et Jérôme Pitorin se relayent le samedi à 20h35 sur france5 pour vous faire découvrir des échappées aussi belles que lointaines.
1500km Enduro bike adventure riding from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic, using as few public roads as possible. This video was created with the support of: http://www.footmanjames.co.uk/ http://www.classicandsportsfinance.com/ https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/ Thanks for watching.
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https://itunes.apple.com/artist/ralph-zurmuhle/id219339385 - Tomas Wotan Suski's short video about this 42-day journey through the Pyrenees and the music by Ralph Zurmuhle (http://www.ralphpiano.com ), an interpretation of "Auld Lang Syne", are their farewell and a homage to Spain, its beauty and all the wonderful people they met there. Tomas Wotan Suski's homepage: http://http://www.tomsuski.com. Web sites: http://www.ralphpiano.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/ralph-zurmuhle/id219339385 http://www.pandora.com/ralph-zurmuhle
Join us as we showcase the Costa Brava region of Spain in this travel guide for food lovers as part of #EuroFoodTrip. We started off our journey spending the night in Cadaqués waking up the following morning to go on a sailing trip along the Cap de Creus Natural Park on a traditional boat. We had the opportunity to bask in the sun and eat plenty of local seafood including Fideuà (noodles with seafood) and mussels with Bizcochos Borrachos (drunken Spanish sponge cake) for dessert. In the afternoon we visited La Vinyeta Cellar vineyard to harvest grapes by hand and then crush them with our feet. Afterwards we enjoyed a wine tasting paired with cheese. That evening we did a cooking workshop and a gin and tonic workshop and tasting with Gin Nut staying overnight at La Vall de Bianya. The fo...
Take a tour of Orgues of Pyrénées in Pyrénées, France -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. The prominent mountain range of Pyrenees stretches from France to Spain and is nestled in the brilliance of nature. Hidden in these striking mountains is the famous 'Les Orgues de Pyrenees', The Organs of Pyrenees. These impressive natural geological creations lie in the Ille-sur-Têt region of the range. Lying amidst the clay cliffs of the valley, Les Orgues was so named because of the resemblance they bear to a church pipe organ. These natural spectacles are a result of sustained erosion which occurred over numerous years leaving this breath-taking terrain. This vivid creation inspires a strikingly graceful yet bewildering experience, highlighted by the for...
Andorra Travel Video Guide People may tell you Andorra's nothing but skiing and shopping. They might add that Andorra la Vella, its capital and only town, is a fuming traffic jam bordered by palaces of consumerism. (Fact: Andorra has over 2000 shops -- more than one for every 40 inhabitants). They're right to a point, but also way off course. Shake yourself from Andorra la Vella's tawdry embrace, take one of only three secondary roads in the state and discover some of the most dramatic scenery in all of the Pyrenees. Andorra Travel Video Guide wedged between France and Spain offers by far the best skiing in the Pyrenees, like in Canillo & Soldeu or Arinsal & Pal. In the last five years, its resorts have invested over €50 million in mountain cafés and restaurants, chairlifts and gondolas,...
Medieval Town & Bridge of Besalu - Pyrenees, Spain http://davidsbeenhere.com David's Been Here is touring all the top destinations and best day trips in Catalonia, Spain. In this short video, David pays a visit to the medieval town of Besalu. Amongst the top attractions in Besalu are the 12th century Romanesque Bridge (spanning the Fluvia River), the medieval city walls and the ancient Monastery of Sant Pere. Filled with beautiful sites and great historical significance, Besalu has been inhabited since the Roman Period, with its main attractions dating back to the 10th century. Situated at the entrance to the Pyrenees Mountains, this medieval visit is an unforgettable day trip in Spain's northeastern region.
This video was recorded in autumn, in the magnificent park of Aigüestortes. It is the first part of two deliveries on the subject of the Pyrenees. The recording lasted 3 days and the GoPro Hero 3 White (Timelapse) and Canon PowerShot S120 (videos) were used. All Rights Reserved. In the National Park of Aigüestortes the Pyrenees touch the sky. You will find 4 peaks that exceed 3000 meters and a dozen that surpass 2800. The National Park of Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici is one of the fourteen national parks of the Spanish State and the only one in Catalonia. Located in the heart of the Pyrenees, together with the parks of Ordesa and Monte Perdido and the Pyrenees of France, it is an excellent representation of the main ecosystems that we can discover in the high Catalan mounta...
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Filmed over two consecutive summers, this is an account of a motorcycle road trip through the minor French roads down to Northern Spain, to “play” on the Pyrenees mountain dirt trails. Hopefully within the video are a few twists; turns and surprises, making this film stand out from other “Motorcycle Holiday Videos” For more adventure motorcycle travel gossip check out http://www.talbot-jones.com https://www.facebook.com/Talbot-Jones-188395504874221/ Background Music Credit :- http://www.freesfx.co.uk
We are a company offering guided fly fishing trips in the Spanish Pyrenees. We work mainly in Aragón and Catalonia with our base of operations in Ordesa National Park—a recognized UNESCO World Heritage site. Contact: www.pyreneesflyfishing.com
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Part 5 of my 9 days trip to Pyrenees and Alps - Andorra - Tarragona - Barcelona 4350 miles in total trailer of the whole trip: https://youtu.be/Kbg5Rygj1eA map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1SVEyaNnY6UYwsDjYOvtrUQ9448U&usp;=sharing
(Twelwe days with the Pyrenean Brown Bear: English version at the end of page) (Se recomienda el visionado a pantalla completa) © Oriol Alamany http://blog.alamany.com http://www.alamany.com Es muy poco habitual ver fotografías o vídeos de los escasísimos Osos pardos salvajes que habitan la cordillera de los Pirineos. En estas montañas la especie llegó al límite mismo de la extinción, pero la reintroducción en la vertiente francesa en el año 1996-1997 de dos hembras y un macho provenientes de Eslovenia devolvieron la esperanza a la especie. Durante doce días de trabajo a lo largo de tres semanas en mayo-junio 2010, el equipo formado por el fotógrafo Oriol Alamany con Eulàlia Vicens y el naturalista Marc Alonso logró imágenes inéditas de gran valor documental, donde pueden verse a dos e...
In this video I’ve outline some of the modifications I’ve made to my dual sport Suzuki DRZ ready for an off road adventure motorcycling trip to the Spanish Pyrenees. I’m sure most of the modification would suit any dual Sport motorbike. Please see my other videos including the “Idiots Guide to Adventure Motorcycling”. www.talbot-jones.com Background Music Credit :- http://www.freesfx.co.uk
L'Etape 2014 Route Reconnaissance and Ride Guide. The Road to Hautacam is an excellent indoor training film that let's you exercise at your own pace, while enjoying plenty of tips and insights from endurance rider Mike Cotty. Supported by Cannondale, Muc-off, Mavic. Limited Edition DVD available from: http://www.cyclefilm.com/shop DOWNLOAD available from: http://www.e-junkie.com/cyclefilm In 1910 Tour de France rider Octave Lapize publicly vented his anger at race officials yelling 'Vous fêtes des assassins!' (You are murderers!) as he passed the summit of the Col du Tourmalet for the very first time, and from that very day a mythical mountain in cycling was born. Now it’s your chance to turn up the volume and conquer the ‘terrible mountain’. Mike Cotty and Cyclefilm have teamed up on...
LOGICAL REVOLTS A FILM BY LOUIS HENDERSON A LE FRESNOY PRODUCTION "Trying to think the revolution is like waking up and trying to see the logic in a dream." TEXT FROM CPH:DOX CATALOGUE 2012: Chris Marker and Edward Saïd are the spiritual influences of 'Logical Revolts', which is introduced by and named after a furious poem by Rimbaud. After having found an old, never realised film script about the Suez crisis in 1956, the filmmaker Henderson travels to Cairo with the film script as his guide. But all of this, however, is told through a friend, who receives his increasingly disillusioned travel diary by mail in the form of film clips, revolutionary slogans and old postcards (whose coloured motifs, as the intangible Henderson puts it, is the most real picture we can have of a place). He f...
L'Etape 2014 Route Reconnaissance and Ride Guide. The Road to Hautacam is an excellent indoor training film that let's you exercise at your own pace, while enjoying plenty of tips and insights from endurance rider Mike Cotty. Supported by Cannondale, Muc-off, Mavic. Limited Edition DVD available from: http://www.cyclefilm.com/shop DOWNLOAD available from: http://www.e-junkie.com/cyclefilm In 1910 Tour de France rider Octave Lapize publicly vented his anger at race officials yelling 'Vous fêtes des assassins!' (You are murderers!) as he passed the summit of the Col du Tourmalet for the very first time, and from that very day a mythical mountain in cycling was born. Now it’s your chance to turn up the volume and conquer the ‘terrible mountain’. Mike Cotty and Cyclefilm have teamed up on...
L'Etape 2014 Route Reconnaissance and Ride Guide. The Road to Hautacam is an excellent indoor training film that let's you exercise at your own pace, while enjoying plenty of tips and insights from endurance rider Mike Cotty. Supported by Cannondale, Muc-off, Mavic. Limited Edition DVD available from: http://www.cyclefilm.com/shop DOWNLOAD available from: http://www.e-junkie.com/cyclefilm In 1910 Tour de France rider Octave Lapize publicly vented his anger at race officials yelling 'Vous fêtes des assassins!' (You are murderers!) as he passed the summit of the Col du Tourmalet for the very first time, and from that very day a mythical mountain in cycling was born. Now it’s your chance to turn up the volume and conquer the ‘terrible mountain’. Mike Cotty and Cyclefilm have teamed up on...
A short documentary about The Camino De Santiago, a pilgrimage across France and Spain. Watch the original on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/edit?video_id=-dcrzJOwdHI Music by Josh Kemp "Stupid Cupid" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8SPvx0Q-sk Music by DJ Mentos "My Squad" https://soundcloud.com/djmentosdotcom/my-squad Music by DJ Mentos "Meditation" https://soundcloud.com/djmentosdotcom/02-meditation-02 Music by Tom Misch "Man Like You" https://soundcloud.com/tommisch/man-like-you-acoustic-coverjam Music by Josh Kemp "Four Letters" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALJUZXz9oI Music by DJ Mentos "Growth" www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ItSDWBEgxE Music by Tom Misch "The Journey" https://soundcloud.com/soulection/tom-misch-the-journey Music by BenjiStacks "Lucid" https://soundcloud.com/be...
Eye know... I'm not gonna sleep 2nite
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What good is it if eye'm not with you
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Gimme a page on my 2-way
Eye'll hit you back with no delay
When you hear all eye've got 2 say
U're gonna c me
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I've got 2 get you all alone
And when eye do, baby, it's on
U're gonna c me
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There's never a minute that eye find
That you don't ever cross my mind
If you could just hold me tight u'd c
There is nothing harder 4 you than me
[Chorus]
U're the reason I took a rope
& lassoed the moon
2 prove that when it comes 2 you
There's nothing that eye won't do
Eye would stare in2 the sun
If you would be mine
It's not so great a leap
Since 2 all others eye am blind
Eye know eye'm not gonna sleep 2nite
Cuz ur not by my side and that ain't right
[Chorus]