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Snow shoeing: a great way to see the winter scenery

This week’s and last week’s guests have been enjoying the winter views via snow-shoeing. Snow-shoeing is a great way to reach wintry mountain peaks without needing to put skis on or get on a lift. Led by our experienced, local guides, the groups have been visiting places such as Cauterets and the Pont D’espagne, the Cirque […]

December photos

Snow in Bareges, 19 Dec. Clearing a path to the chalet. View from the Pic du Midi, 26 December

All calm in the Pyrenees

The busy school holidays are over and we’ve settled into the January routine of quiet week days and bustling weekends. This is a great time of year to hit the slopes as the pistes are virtually deserted midweek and there are no queues on the ski lifts. The resort is currently 80% open, including 18 […]

Welcome to MountainBug News

Welcome to MountainBug News. This is where you’ll find out about our news and events.  About us We’re experts in walking holidays, multi-activity holidays, cycling, canyoning, skiing and snow-shoe holidays in the Pyrenees, the natural border between France and Spain. We’re based in the traditional French Pyrenean mountain village of Bareges. Bareges is part of the Grand Tourmalet […]