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High Level Pyrenees Snowshoe Holiday

France, Spain
6 reviews
Available Departures: Feb, Mar

8 days from

US$1,775

without flights
Winter
Guided Group
CHALLENGING CHALLENGING

Superb snowshoeing winter activity holiday in France and Spain

Trip Code: PSH
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High Level Pyrenees Snowshoe Holiday

Highlights
  • 3 day snowshoe expedition in the Aigues Tortes National Park

  • Optional snowshoe ascents of Pic Montardo (2833m) and Tuc des Monges (2699m)

  • Two days of introductory snowshoeing and winter safety training

  • 5 nights at our comfortable base in the spa town of Luchon


At a Glance
  • Group Size 5 to 8
  • 5 days snowshoeing
  • Max altitude - 2833m
  • Join In Toulouse

Accommodation & Meals
  • 7 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 6 Dinners
  • 5 nights Hotel
  • 2 nights Mountain Hut / Refuge
Overview

Our snowshoeing holiday in the Pyrenees begins with 2 days of introductory snowshoe walking and safety training from our hotel in the beautiful spa town of Luchon. Now fully accustomed to our winter footwear, we drive into the Val d'Aran, Spain, from where we begin our 3-day expedition at the eastern end of the Aigues Tortes National Park, a veritable wonderland of steep cols and frozen lakes, surrounded by jagged white peaks. With the exception of the odd skiing or snowshoeing party, we can expect to have this Pyrenean playground all to ourselves!


We stay both nights at the stunningly located Ventosa Refuge (2220m), with the chance, en route, to make an optional ascent of the 2833m peak, Montardo! This part of the holiday will include a couple of fantastic but long and testing days.  We round off our expedition in true Spanish style at a traditional tapas restaurant before returning to Luchon and the comfort and fine food of our rustic French hotel. A free day allows us the opportunity to take it easy or to try another optional winter activity - such as skiing at nearby Superbagneres.

Is this holiday for you?

This snowshoeing holiday begins with an introductory session on relatively easy, snow covered forest trails or ridges above the Luchonnais. During this time we will also receive safety instruction before heading to the high mountains. During the week we will have the option to make an ascent of a 2800m plus peak. No previous snowshoeing experience is required, but a good level of fitness is ess …

This snowshoeing holiday begins with an introductory session on relatively easy, snow covered forest trails or ridges above the Luchonnais. During this time we will also receive safety instruction before heading to the high mountains. During the week we will have the option to make an ascent of a 2800m plus peak. No previous snowshoeing experience is required, but a good level of fitness is essential. You should be prepared to be walking for 5-6 hours per day, in winter conditions, for a number of consecutive days.  Accommodation for our 5 nights in Luchon will be in twin share rooms and for the 2 nights in the mountain refuge we will stay in dormitory style rooms with bunks. Bedding will be provided at the refuges and you will only be required to carry a sleeping bag liner, or a lightweight sleeping bag if you prefer

The itinerary will be flexible and during the week the guide will use their expertise and local knowledge to determine the best routes to take advantage of prevailing snow/weather conditions and the abilities of the group. A suggested programme for the week is given in the itinerary section. If snow conditions do not permit snow-shoeing on any of the routes, the group will follow an alternative winter hiking itinerary.

Why KE?

Many gentle snowshoeing holidays exist, but this one offers a bit more of a challenge with 3 day / 2 night expedition, staying in mountain refuges, and including the optional ascent of a 2833m Pyrenean Peak.

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