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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.

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Illustrated Walking Holiday Descriptions
	Gentle Pyrenees walking 3-5 hour day length, 300-500m ascending 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 5-8 hour day length, 500-1000m ascending Explore the high Pyrenees mountain lakes, ridges, dramatic cirques, hidden valleys and towering peaks. Hike from pretty villages to remote refuges.
	Adventurous Pyrenees walking 8-10 hour day length, 500-1000m+ ascending 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 5-8 hour day length, 1000m+ ascending (1- or 2-week stages) 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 and most remote trails of the Pyrenees.
	Special week : Gavarnie - Ordesa canyon trip. 5-8 hour day length, 500-1000m ascending 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. September 12th-19th 2009

Pyrenees guided walking & trekking holiday dates, Summer 2009

We are now taking bookings for Summer 2010. Please contact us if any of the dates don't suit, or if you have your own 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!

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

• Clothing/footwear
  Sturdy walking boots
  Walking socks

  Comfortable walking shorts and trousers T-shirts/base layer
  Warm jumper or fleece
  Lightweight waterproof jacket
  Lightweight waterproof trousers
  Sun hat/peaked cap
  Sunglasses
  Sandals (optional)
  Swimming costume (for lakes and thermal baths)
• Other useful items
  Day rucksack (around 30 litres)
  Sun block and lip balm (minimum factor 25)
  Personal first aid kit (plasters, blister kit, pain killers)
  Water bottle
  Walking poles
• Optional items
  Camera and film
  Maps
  Snacks – cereal bars, dried fruit/nuts, chocolate etc