![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
| Multi activity | |
| Paragliding | |
| Canyoning | |
| Walking & Trekking | |
| Skiing | |
| Off-piste skiing | |
| Ski touring | |
| Snow shoeing | |
| Ice | |
| Spas | |
![]() |
|
Snow
report and events now on News |

Our Pyrenees walking holidays are based in the traditional village of Barèges, at 1250m, a perfect base to discover walking in the Pyrenees mountains. There are several lovely walking trails accessible directly from our house, including the famous GR10 "Grand Randonnee", which traverses the Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. The Pyrenees National Park, and the Neouvielle nature reserve begin just above the village, and the famous "Cirque de Gavarnie" is nearby. The range of walking is so extensive here that there is literally something for everyone, from lazy wanders through the pretty mountain villages, to overnight refuge treks and serious scrambles to bag the wild 3000+ metre peaks.
Guided Walking Holidays in the Pyrenees
![]() |
On a guided Pyrenees walking holiday you will see the most beautiful parts of the Pyrenees and have the chance to discover the real mountains, on a truly unforgettable holiday. |
![]() |
All our Pyrenees walking holidays are led by qualified International Mountain Leaders (Accompagnateurs en Montagne) and tailored specifically to your particular interests and abilities. We believe that the French have got it right when it comes to guided walking. There are over 3000 "accompagnateurs en montagne" in France, and we are proud to be two of the few English members living full time in France. If looking elsewhere for guided walking be sure your guide is an IML or Guide de Haute Montagne as these are the ONLY legal qualifications for leading in Europe. We are keen for you to get the best out of your walking holiday in the Pyrenees, and on a guided walk you will see so much that you risk missing on your own. You won't need to worry about straying across ugly ski lifts, or an uncrossable river, and we will always make sure that our routes are designed to suit you. As local residents here in the Pyrenees, and also as part of the knowledge required for our International Mountain Leader qualifications, we are full of interesting facts about the Pyrenees - flora and fauna, geology, history, local culture, language and the way of life of the mountain people of the Pyrenees - and while we're out and about you'll be discovering things first hand that no guide book could ever tell you.
Follow
the links below for: |
|
Illustrated
Walking Holiday Descriptions |
|
Gentle
Pyrenees walking Discover the lakes and valleys, traditional mountain villages, ancient farms and barns, spas and markets, spring meadows, flora and fauna of the Pyrenees. |
|
Intermediate
Pyrenees walking Explore the high Pyrenees mountain lakes, ridges, dramatic cirques, hidden valleys and towering peaks. Hike from pretty villages to remote refuges. |
|
Adventurous
Pyrenees walking Tackle the highest 3000m peaks of the Pyrenees. Airy ridges, challenging climbs and scrambles. Hut-to-hut treks between mountain refuges on and off-path in the wildest areas of the Pyrenees. |
|
Trekking
Pyrenees - HRP the Pyrenean Haute Route Criss-crossing between France and Spain, a long distance walking route stretching from coast to coast along the length of the Pyrenees. Hut-to-hut trekking on the highest, most remote trails of the Pyrenees. 2009 Photos |
|
Gavarnie
- Ordesa canyon trip.
A dramatic week discovering two of the most spectacular sites in the Pyrenees: the Cirque de Gavarnie & the Ordesa canyon. Two guided day walks and a three day (two night) mini-trek. |
|
Pyrenees guided walking & trekking holiday dates, Summer 2010
See
our calendar
for Summer 2010 - please contact us if you are interested in any other
week and would like to see it timetabled. |
||
Confirmed
guided trips Summer 2010 |
||
DATE |
TRIP |
PRICE (pp based
on 2 sharing) |
May
29th-June 5th |
Gentle
guided Pyrenees walking |
665
€ FULL |
June
5th-12th |
Intermediate
guided Pyrenees walking |
680
€ FULL |
June
19th-26th |
Intermediate
guided Pyrenees walking |
680
€ |
June
26th-July 3rd |
Intermediate
guided Pyrenees walking |
925
€ FULL |
July
3rd-10th |
Intermediate
guided Pyrenees walking |
680
€ 1 space left (male share) |
July
10th-17th |
Intermediate
guided Pyrenees walking |
680
€ FULL |
July
17th-24th |
HRP
trek - Stage 1 Etsaut to Luz-St. Sauveur |
715
€ |
July
24th-31st |
HRP
trek - Stage 2 Luz-St. Sauveur to Bagneres de Luchon |
715
€ |
July
31st-August 7th |
HRP
trek - Stage 3 Bagneres de Luchon to Vaqueira |
865
€ |
August
21st-28th |
HRP
trek - Stage 4 Ariege and Andorra |
715
€ |
September
4th-11th |
Intermediate
guided Pyrenees walking |
680
€ Guided trip full - space for accommodation only, female share |
September
11th-18th |
Gentle
guided Pyrenees walking |
665
€ FULL |
September
18th-25th |
Gentle-intermediate
guided Pyrenees walking |
680
€ FULL |
Other
dates and trips |
Please enquire |
Please
enquire |
Pyrenees guided walking & trekking holiday dates, Summer 2011
Please
contact us if you are interested in any other week and would like to see
it timetabled. |
||
Confirmed
guided trips Summer 2011 |
||
DATE |
TRIP |
PRICE (pp based
on 2 sharing) |
June
18th-25th |
Intermediate
guided Pyrenees walking |
680
€ |
Other
dates and trips |
Please enquire |
Please
enquire |
Please contact us if you have a trip to propose. We specialise in the personal touch, and all our holidays are tailored to your particular interests and abilities, led by ourselves as qualified guides. If shopping around for a guided walking holiday PLEASE check the qualifications of the leaders, for your own safety in the mountains!
Why
choose MOUNTAINBUG? |
|
All-inclusive
holidays |
|
Qualified
leaders |
|
Local
knowledge
|
|
Quality
en-suite accommodation |
|
Great food |
|
Transport
|
|
Personalised
trips |
|
|
|
Independent "self guided" Walking Holidays in the Pyrenees
If you would prefer an independent walking holiday in the Pyrenees, we offer catered accommodation in our newly-renovated house in the heart of the traditional mountain village of Barèges. As qualified International Mountain Leaders and year-round local residents in the Pyrenees, we have an in-depth knowledge of the mountains and are always happy to advise on routes. After a hard day out, relax in our sauna then discuss the day's discoveries - flora and fauna, geology, history, local culture and language - with us over a delicious three course dinner. We also offer a local minibus transfer service if you don't have your own transport.
KIT
LIST FOR PYRENEES WALKING HOLIDAYS
| Home | Holidays | The Pyrenees | Photos | Coast to Coast | Booking & Contact | Links | News |