Saturday - arrive mid-morning - free day

We suggest a leisurely stroll to the creperie at St Justin where you can enjoy a traditional French snack in the sunshine. The restaurant is on an isolated promontory looking out onto the lovely Bastan valley, the village of Barèges and the towering mountains on every side - it can only be accessed on foot.

Sunday - canyoning and via ferrata

Start the day with an adventurous descent of a mountain torrent, with swimming, jumping, water slides and abseiling in a deep gorge.

In the afternoon we scale the cliffs below the spectacular Pont Napoleon bridge. Suspended high above the Gave de Pau river, we cling to the canyon walls on a via ferrata course of fixed ropes, pins and ladders.

Monday - peak ascent

We head up to Luz Ardiden to tackle the spectacular Pic du Viscos. An exciting, airy scramble takes us along an impressive ridgeline; the jagged divide between two valleys, which towers above the towns of Luz and Cauterets far below. After lunch we make the final ascent to the peak, where vultures soar beneath us and the mountains stretch away in every direction. The views don't get much better than this!

Tuesday - mountain biking

We hire bikes locally, and explore the ancient mountain paths and villages of our area. Routes can be varied depending on your ability, but gorgeous scenery and stunning views are guaranteed whatever your level!

Wednesday - day off

Free day to discover the local attractions at your leisure. Unwind in the thermal spa, visit the Pic du Midi observatory and stock up on mountain cheeses, sausages and the wines of the south west at the Bareges market. Your choice!

Thursday - caving

An adrenalin-packed introduction to caving. We begin the trip with a 20m abseil into a deep cavern, followed by a full day of scrambling, sliding, climbing and crawling through an underground labyrinth. We even have lunch 100m below the surface - the strangest picnic spot you'll ever experience. Exciting, unpredictable ... don't worry - our guides know exactly where they're going!

An exhilarating morning descending the rapids of the 'Gave de Pau' river, followed by lunch in the historic spa town of Argeles-Gazost (excellent icecreams!).

In the afternoon, we return to our valley to meet the paragliding school and experience a bird's eye view of the mountains, with a tandem jump from the Col du Tourmalet.

Saturday - packing!

We depart for the airport in the morning.

FULL

• Our holidays really are all-inclusive - there are no hidden extras.

• We have carefully chosen REAL mountain activities for maximum excitement and experience. We offer five full days of action - no empty half days or museum trips disguised as adventure sports!

• All our activities are with qualified guides or instructors and are personally accompanied by ourselves to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

• We live in the Pyrenees year-round. We are a French company, support the local economy and know the area intimately - guaranteeing you the best routes and a seamless holiday.

• Our own recently renovated house - three star accommodation, spacious en-suite bedrooms, comfy beds, sauna, lounge and garden. All facilities on hand in the village. No dormitories here!

• Delicious home cooked food with coffee included with your meal. **Visit our Mountainbug Menu page**

• All local transport is included in the price of your holiday.

• Our trips are specifically tailored to your interests and abilities - tell us what you want to do or see, and we will arrange it for you. We offer the personal care and attention that only a small company can give.

• Mountainbug operates a "responsible travel" policy; supporting the local community and economy, traditional methods, language and customs. We "tread lightly" in the mountains and leave no trace of our passing. We try our hardest to reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment. **Visit our Responsible Travel page for details**