HIGH PYRENEES WALK

This holiday offers breathtaking walks through the High Pyrenees, near the Spanish border. You are based at the Val d’Azun, an extensive high level area with a sunny micro-climate. The famous French naturalist, Ramond de Carbonniers, called it “The Eden of the Pyrenees”, and it is also known as “The Valley of Light”. It’s one of the Seven Valleys of Lavedan in the ancient County of Bigorre, just a stone’s throw from Henri IV’s Kingdom of Navarre.

The landscapes are dramatic and varied: high peaks and cirques, mountain streams and passes, lush meadows, ancient woods and picturesque villages. Mostly you’re around 2,000m with the snow-capped peaks of the High Pyrenees towering above you. Each day, there’s a choice of 2-boot (easier) or 3-boot (more challenging) routes, and you can alternate the routes from day to day, if you wish. The routes are well designed by the knowledgeable staff of our local partner, La Balaguère, and have been checked by our own reps. As usual, your bags are transported for you.

The accommodation is comfortable and very geared towards mountain walkers. En-suite rooms are guaranteed everywhere except at the alternative chambre d’hôte in Arrens. Meals are of a good standard throughout.

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