Snowshoe through unexplored areas where you are likely to see Chamois, Deer and Stoats
Fully qualified local guide who can get you places others can't
All food, equipment, accommodation and transport to and from the start and end
Ariege, France
4 days
12
People
Mountain hut
Moderate
LET YOUR
HASSLE FREE, fully guided
ADVENTURE BEGIN !
We’ll pick you at Toulouse Airport and then head to Lesparrou Retreats to begin our adventure.
On arrival we’ll get kitted out with our snowshoes and gear followed by a brief from the guide on snowshoe technique and safety.
Then it’s time for a chilled dinner ahead of the fun to come.
It’s here! Time to get out and about and explore, after a decent breaky that it is of course. We’ll take the mini-bus to our starting point where we will don the snowshoes and head over the Plateau de Saluts for today’s destinations Refuge Chioula. It’s then time for dinns, sharing tales and snaps from the day.
Altitude gain: 600m
Time on the move: approx 5 hours
After a good feed to start the day we’ll whack on the snowshoes and get back out there. Today is a real treat with some truly awesome views and hopefully some winter wildlife. After soaking up all the goodness the mountains have to offer we’ll head back to Lesparrou for cake and a well earned hot shower.
In the evening we’ll head out for our last meal together (for now) at la Theatre in Lavelanet before heading back to enjoy our last night at Lesparrou.
Time on the move: approx 5-6 hours
After breakfast we’ll bring you back to Toulouse Airport to get you home safe and sound after another amazing weekend adventure.
The organisation was impeccable and the support all through was amazing.
Paula, Snowshoe Pyrenees
Great hospitality all round! I wouldn’t hesitate to do more trips with you in the Pyrenees. Thank you for everything
Kathryn, Snowshoe Pyrenees
Just had a grea snowshoeing trip in the French Pyrenees
Gary, Snowshoe Pyrenees
Optional
We haven’t included flights as this gives you options from the UK. There are many flights that come to Toulouse daily from different airports.
For our snowshoeing expedition we suggest you book the following flights:
We will be at the airport at midday on day one of the itinerary.
On the day you leave, we will be dropping the team off at Toulouse airport for 3 pm. Please find flights that work for these timings.
If there are any issues with this please let us know and we’ll try to help however it might mean getting a hire car/train or taxi to your start/finish point.
Luchon is 1h 40 mins drive away from the airport.
All the guides working on our courses hold the International Mountain Leader(IML) which is equivalent to the French ”Accompagnateur de Montagne”. We are all also registered to work in France which is a legal requirement in France.
You will fill your bottles before we leave Lesparrou. There is drinking water at the refuge.
The food in the refuges is plentiful and of very good quality, often using locally sourced ingredients. Breakfasts consist of pastries, fresh bread and jams and you can expect a three course meal in the evenings.
Absolutely, please inform the office of any allergies or intolerance’s and we will ensure that these are taken into account on the trek.
It's best to bring enough snacks for the 2 day snowshoeing expedition with you.
The sleeping arrangements are large shared rooms with up to 6 mattresses on large platforms. You will have your own pillow and blankets but it is very cosy and all part of the “mountain hut” experience.
Yes, hot showers are available. There may be a small supplement for hot water.
Your guides are suitably qualified for such situations and have access to rescue services.
Not on this one.
Yes, all our trips are for people of 18 years of age and older.
If you have your own snow shoes which you like, this is fine. We strongly recommend that you have heel raisers and please also bring some spare items such as straps which are specific to the snow shoe in case you need to repair them. We carry a generic snow shoe repair kit for breakages but the specific ones are much better.
Toulouse centre is easily accessible from the airport by buses which run every 15 minutes. There is left luggage facilities at Toulouse train station, where the bus drops you. Toulouse is a beautiful city to explore.
The climate of the Pyrenees is generally better than the UK, lovely and sunny, and reasonably warm (pretty hot lower down). But there is still the risk of inclement weather, so we advise in the kit list to pack accordingly. And just like any other holiday, having a quick last minute look at the forecast before you come out can be a useful pointer of what’s in store.
For this expedition, you will need to book flights to Toulouse Blagnac Airport. You can fly with any of the following airlines from several major airports in the UK: Easyjet, RyanAir and British Airways.
We will meet you at a fixed pick up point at Toulouse airport with a meeting time that coincides with British Airways (BA), RyanAir (FR) and Easyjet (EZY) flights arriving from London. Please contact the office for flights arriving from non-London airports so we can arrange a suitable meeting time.
You must carry individual travel insurance to take part in the expedition. We cannot take you on the mountain without proof of insurance.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the appropriate insurance for your intended trip, including medical evacuation and coverage up to the maximum altitude of this trip.
Your insurance details are requested on the booking form, however this can be arranged at a later date. We will be requesting your insurance details 8 weeks before your departure.
As the trip is based in France it is also worth having a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) as this “gives card holders the right to access state-provided healthcare on temporary stays in other European Economic Area (EEA) countries or Switzerland. Treatment should be provided on the same basis as it would be to a resident of that country and is provided either at reduced cost or, in many cases, for free.
The EHIC covers treatment that is medically necessary until the card holder returns home. This includes treatment for pre-existing medical conditions.” If you don’t already have one, you can apply for one here and it is free.
Many travel insurers won’t cover your medical costs in the unlikely event that you need medical treatment whilst you are away which could have been covered by an EHIC.
Brexit may affect this though so you'll need to check.
For this snowshoeing weekend we advice you to spend time on general fitness training for walking. With some hill training.
You can buy beverages at the refuge a beer will be around 3 euros. They will not except cards so please bring cash.
There is also an honesty bar in the accommodation at Lesparrou, beer and wine are 2 euros each. Winning!
Yes it will be possible but the number of sockets will be limited.
The voltage is 220v / 50Hz like the UK. Rectangular or round three-pin plugs are used. It is possible to recharge your electronic items and batteries for a small cost at all the lodges.
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location
Ariege, France
length:
4 days
ANNUAL leave needed:
2 days off work
fitness:
Moderate
The organisation was impeccable and the support all through was amazing.
Paula, Snowshoe Pyrenees
Start:
Toulouse Airport
# of people PER TRIP:
12
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accomodation:
Mountain hut
PRICE (from)
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Snowshoe through unexplored areas where you are likely to see Chamois, Deer and Stoats
Fully qualified local guide who can get you places others can't
All food, equipment, accommodation and transport to and from the start and end
The organisation was impeccable and the support all through was amazing.
Paula, Snowshoe Pyrenees
Great hospitality all round! I wouldn’t hesitate to do more trips with you in the Pyrenees. Thank you for everything
Kathryn, Snowshoe Pyrenees
Just had a grea snowshoeing trip in the French Pyrenees
Gary, Snowshoe Pyrenees
We’ll pick you at Toulouse Airport and then head to Lesparrou Retreats to begin our adventure.
On arrival we’ll get kitted out with our snowshoes and gear followed by a brief from the guide on snowshoe technique and safety.
Then it’s time for a chilled dinner ahead of the fun to come.
It’s here! Time to get out and about and explore, after a decent breaky that it is of course. We’ll take the mini-bus to our starting point where we will don the snowshoes and head over the Plateau de Saluts for today’s destinations Refuge Chioula. It’s then time for dinns, sharing tales and snaps from the day.
Altitude gain: 600m
Time on the move: approx 5 hours
After a good feed to start the day we’ll whack on the snowshoes and get back out there. Today is a real treat with some truly awesome views and hopefully some winter wildlife. After soaking up all the goodness the mountains have to offer we’ll head back to Lesparrou for cake and a well earned hot shower.
In the evening we’ll head out for our last meal together (for now) at la Theatre in Lavelanet before heading back to enjoy our last night at Lesparrou.
Time on the move: approx 5-6 hours
After breakfast we’ll bring you back to Toulouse Airport to get you home safe and sound after another amazing weekend adventure.
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Fully qualified, local
coming soon
Optional
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All the guides working on our courses hold the International Mountain Leader(IML) which is equivalent to the French ”Accompagnateur de Montagne”. We are all also registered to work in France which is a legal requirement in France.
You will fill your bottles before we leave Lesparrou. There is drinking water at the refuge.
The food in the refuges is plentiful and of very good quality, often using locally sourced ingredients. Breakfasts consist of pastries, fresh bread and jams and you can expect a three course meal in the evenings.
Absolutely, please inform the office of any allergies or intolerance’s and we will ensure that these are taken into account on the trek.
It's best to bring enough snacks for the 2 day snowshoeing expedition with you.
The sleeping arrangements are large shared rooms with up to 6 mattresses on large platforms. You will have your own pillow and blankets but it is very cosy and all part of the “mountain hut” experience.
Yes, hot showers are available. There may be a small supplement for hot water.
Your guides are suitably qualified for such situations and have access to rescue services.
Not on this one.
Yes, all our trips are for people of 18 years of age and older.
If you have your own snow shoes which you like, this is fine. We strongly recommend that you have heel raisers and please also bring some spare items such as straps which are specific to the snow shoe in case you need to repair them. We carry a generic snow shoe repair kit for breakages but the specific ones are much better.
Toulouse centre is easily accessible from the airport by buses which run every 15 minutes. There is left luggage facilities at Toulouse train station, where the bus drops you. Toulouse is a beautiful city to explore.
The climate of the Pyrenees is generally better than the UK, lovely and sunny, and reasonably warm (pretty hot lower down). But there is still the risk of inclement weather, so we advise in the kit list to pack accordingly. And just like any other holiday, having a quick last minute look at the forecast before you come out can be a useful pointer of what’s in store.
For this expedition, you will need to book flights to Toulouse Blagnac Airport. You can fly with any of the following airlines from several major airports in the UK: Easyjet, RyanAir and British Airways.
We will meet you at a fixed pick up point at Toulouse airport with a meeting time that coincides with British Airways (BA), RyanAir (FR) and Easyjet (EZY) flights arriving from London. Please contact the office for flights arriving from non-London airports so we can arrange a suitable meeting time.
You must carry individual travel insurance to take part in the expedition. We cannot take you on the mountain without proof of insurance.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the appropriate insurance for your intended trip, including medical evacuation and coverage up to the maximum altitude of this trip.
Your insurance details are requested on the booking form, however this can be arranged at a later date. We will be requesting your insurance details 8 weeks before your departure.
As the trip is based in France it is also worth having a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) as this “gives card holders the right to access state-provided healthcare on temporary stays in other European Economic Area (EEA) countries or Switzerland. Treatment should be provided on the same basis as it would be to a resident of that country and is provided either at reduced cost or, in many cases, for free.
The EHIC covers treatment that is medically necessary until the card holder returns home. This includes treatment for pre-existing medical conditions.” If you don’t already have one, you can apply for one here and it is free.
Many travel insurers won’t cover your medical costs in the unlikely event that you need medical treatment whilst you are away which could have been covered by an EHIC.
Brexit may affect this though so you'll need to check.
For this snowshoeing weekend we advice you to spend time on general fitness training for walking. With some hill training.
You can buy beverages at the refuge a beer will be around 3 euros. They will not except cards so please bring cash.
There is also an honesty bar in the accommodation at Lesparrou, beer and wine are 2 euros each. Winning!
Yes it will be possible but the number of sockets will be limited.
The voltage is 220v / 50Hz like the UK. Rectangular or round three-pin plugs are used. It is possible to recharge your electronic items and batteries for a small cost at all the lodges.
Get in touch with any questions
price
£ 534
DEPOSIT
£ 54.00 GBP (Deposit)
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