Archive for the “walking and trekking” Category

Spring/Summer walk in the Cirque de Troumouse today in the Pyrenees National Park

We woke to clear skies and much more seasonal temperatures today so we took the decision to head up high (2100m),  to one of our favourite spots, the Cirque de Troumouse to play in the last of the now fast melting snows. It was a good choice, the Cirque was wearing its best white hat […]

Spring in the Pyrenees – The first trips of Spring/Summer 2013

It is all go for the summer season already, our guided program started on the 19th with our expert guide Julian taking the 1st Spanish Pyrenees trip of the season in the province of Aragon. This week we are running our first Taster week from Bareges and the new Cathar country walk is off to good start […]

Neouvielle Lakes trek

As the Autumn colours start to come through, last week’s Discoverer guided walking holiday culminated in the three day trek round the Neouvielle Lakes. This mini-trek involves ascents of over 1000 metres, walking up to 15km a day, a couple of optional peak ascents, 2 nights in different refuges, and an impromptu lake-side fitness class… […]

Crisp autumn weather – perfect for hiking

We said goodbye to the last of our summer families on Saturday, sending some very tired but happy people on their way home. After some dramatic thunder and lightning storms (only at night! Our activities were never affected by them.) the weather changed over the weekend and we are now having days that are a […]