The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo

S01E03 A Spiritual Quest

Michael Portillo presses on with his Pyrenean adventure, exploring the stunning landscapes of southwest France's Ariege region. He first meets a young couple from Luxembourg who have traded urban living for a life of pig farming. Ascending into the rugged mountains, he takes refuge in a cabin alongside experienced hiker Patrice Tessiere Dufour. To wrap up his day, Michael finds solace at an abbey, sharing moments with a group of Benedictine nuns.