Walking In The French Pyrenees

8 days - from $1400

Daywalks from a comfortable hotel in the stunning central Pyrenees
Forming a natural border between France and Spain, the Pyrenees have been one of our most popular destinations for over 15 years. With spectacular scenery, an abundance of flora and fauna and a warm Mediterranean climate it is easy to see why. This trip is based in the charming French spa town of Ax-les-Thermes, already a popular destination for our Pyrenees winter cross-country skiing weeks (trip code CXX). Our accommodation for the week is a comfortable family-run hotel, with large, en suite rooms, overlooking the flowing waters of the Ariege River and just a short walk from the centre of Ax with all its amenities and newly renovated spa. For those wishing to travel by train there are excellent rail links to Ax-les-Thermes and several regional flights offering easy access to Toulouse. Our flexible programme of five daywalks includes the summits and ridges of the lower hills, as well as forays into the high peaks, towards glacial lakes and more rugged terrain.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Ax-les-Thermes. 2-3-4 Three guided daywalks; routes vary according to season and grade. Popular areas include: Col de Puymorens, the Col de Pailheres and the Ariege Pyrenees. 5 Free day in Ax-les-Thermes for optional activities: self-guided walks, historic tours (Ax or Foix), tandem paragliding, kayaking or a visit to the thermal baths. 6-7 Two more daywalks. 8 End Ax-les-Thermes.

Mode of travel: 5 days centre-based walking. Altitude maximum 2400m, average 2000m.
Group size: Normally 6 to 16, plus leader.
Accommodation: 7 nights Hotel Le Terminus (2 star) with en suite rooms overlooking the river Ari?ge. The hotel is a 5 minute walk from the centre of Ax les Thermes, opposite the railway station.
Food: All breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches and 6 dinners included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $245.00
Trip Reference: TEP
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.
Trip Reference: TEP