Where to stay in the Pyrenees?

janesy

A couple of mates are thinking about going to the Pyrenees either late April / May or late September.
Any recommendations of where to stay. We love BIG mountains and will not shy aware from doing some serious mileage and altitude.

Definitely want to do the 'big' cols;

Col du Tourmalet
Hautacam
Col d'Aspin
etc

Any ideas welcomed.
Thanks