A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Nature escapeMagical, magical, grandiose, adjectives are lacking in front of the Cirque de Gavarnie. The border ridges that dominate it culminate at an altitude of more than 3000m, taken over by the harshness of winter, and pristine in white. More than 1500m below, the village of Gavarnie, nestled in the immensity of this natural amphitheater, with unparalleled geology.
For 3 days, we hike, snowshoes in our feet, in these extraordinary and spectacular settings. Before, in the evening, to return to our friendly refuge, for delicious moments of exchange and conviviality, by the fireplace!
Departure guaranteed for 5 people or more.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Nature escape Starting from a warm mountain refuge, located a few hundred meters from the village of Gavarnie, we set off, on snowshoes, to one of the most emblematic and fascinating territories of the Pyrenees mountains, for an unforgettable end of year's Eve!Magical, magical, grandiose, adjectives are lacking in front of the Cirque de Gavarnie. The border ridges that dominate it culminate at an altitude of more than 3000m, taken over by the harshness of winter, and pristine in white. More than 1500m below, the village of Gavarnie, nestled in the immensity of this natural amphitheater, with unparalleled geology. For 3 days, we hike, snowshoes in our feet, in these extraordinary and spectacular settings. Before, in the evening, to return to our friendly refuge, for delicious moments of exchange and conviviality, by the fireplace!
Departure guaranteed for 5 people or more.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
Nouveauté- The unmissable Cirque de Gavarnie
- The warm atmosphere of a mountain refuge
- New Year's Eve by the fire
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
Nouveauté- The unmissable Cirque de Gavarnie
- The warm atmosphere of a mountain refuge
- New Year's Eve by the fire
Included
- Full board accommodation,
- Supervision,
- The transfers,
- Snowshoes and sticks.
Not Included
- Drinks (except those planned for New Year's Eve),
- Personal expenses,
- Optional insurances.
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Day 1: Meet at 9 am in front of the Tarbes SNCF station (65) and transfer to the Saugué plateau for a first approach to this incredible universe in which we will evolve for 3 days.
Hike on the rolling snow from this unique belvedere, for a wonderful overview of the breathtaking Cirque de Gavarnie and its mountains. We start near isolated barns where the green meadows that surround them in summer have given way to the white mantle. A superb foreground that is set against the background of the Cirque de Gavarnie. Higher up, the barns disappear to let us discover a system of vast valleys with often generous snow cover, ideal terrain for snowshoeing.
Height difference: +/- 500m. Walking time: 3 to 4 hours. Transfer time: 1 hour.
Height difference: +/- 500m. Walking time: 3 to 4 hours. Transfer time: 1 hour.
During your stay
Day 2: Le Lary
Dominating Gavarnie, the Col de Lary has generous slopes. At the end of a beautiful valley full of snow, the Col de Lary will offer a new breathtaking panorama of the entire Gavarnie massif: the Taillon, the Brèche de Roland, the Casque, the Epaule...
Dominating Gavarnie, the Col de Lary has generous slopes. At the end of a beautiful valley full of snow, the Col de Lary will offer a new breathtaking panorama of the entire Gavarnie massif: the Taillon, the Brèche de Roland, the Casque, the Epaule...
Height difference: +/- 500m. Walking time: 5 hours.
Day 3: Cirque de Gavarnie
In winter solitude in the heart of the Cirque de Gavarnie and its crown of peaks culminating at an altitude of more than 3000m. Immerse yourself in the magic of its frozen waterfalls, suspended in the verticality of this mineral amphitheater. We will evolve in front of the Circus Lair, on the peaceful La Prade plateau. As we walk, the huge monochrome sculpture, proudly standing in front of us, will reveal all the poetry of its tortured lines, enhanced by winter. A unique atmosphere for this last day of the year. We return following to the accommodation for a friendly New Year's Eve, in this delicious typical mountain atmosphere.
Height difference: +/- 600m. Walking time: 3 to 4 hours.
Day 3: Cirque de Gavarnie
In winter solitude in the heart of the Cirque de Gavarnie and its crown of peaks culminating at an altitude of more than 3000m. Immerse yourself in the magic of its frozen waterfalls, suspended in the verticality of this mineral amphitheater. We will evolve in front of the Circus Lair, on the peaceful La Prade plateau. As we walk, the huge monochrome sculpture, proudly standing in front of us, will reveal all the poetry of its tortured lines, enhanced by winter. A unique atmosphere for this last day of the year. We return following to the accommodation for a friendly New Year's Eve, in this delicious typical mountain atmosphere.
Height difference: +/- 600m. Walking time: 3 to 4 hours.
Last day
Day 4: After breakfast, transfer to Tarbes SNCF station, and end of stay from 11 am.
Hosting
Hébergement - Nouvel an Bouillouses
In a mountain chalet with simple comfort, located above the village of Gavarnie, far from all the hustle and bustle. The nights take place in a collective dormitory with bunk beds (up to 12 places), with shared bathroom and toilet.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Snowshoes and sticks for walking.
Safety equipment (DVA, shovel, probe).
Safety equipment (DVA, shovel, probe).
Equipment Included
Snowshoes and sticks for walking.
Safety equipment (DVA, shovel, probe).
Safety equipment (DVA, shovel, probe).
Equipment not included
1 single travel bag per person (or wheeled suitcase). Do not take too large a bag in order to avoid problems with bus congestion or logistical organization,
1 hiking backpack of at least 35 liters,
1 pair of waterproof, high-top hiking boots (already proven to avoid blisters),
1 pair of gaiters (optional),
hiking socks (at least 1 pair every 2 days) with loops, made of synthetic and/or wool,
breathable T-shirts with short sleeves (1 every 2-3 days) and 1 or 2 long-sleeved shirts,
1 warm fleece jacket (or even water-repellent type “softshell”) or “primaloft” type (warm and compressible),
1 waterproof and breathable “gore-tex” type windbreaker jacket with hood,
1 sturdy and water-repellent trekking pants,
1 hat, or cap, or scarf,
1 hat, or fleece headband and/or a neck strap,
1 pair of fine gloves,
Comfortable clothes and shoes for the evening.
What to take with you for the hike:
1 large plastic bag to slide in order to protect your belongings from the weather and/or 1 outer bag,
1 waterproof pouch with: your assistance contract, your identity papers, health card and any other document mentioned in the formalities section,
1 pair of sticks (optional),
1 sheet bag also called “meat bag”,
1 light duvet (warm to 0°C),
1 pair of good quality sunglasses (level 3 protection) covering the sides well + sun cream with a good protection factor and lip screen,
1 1.5 liter insulated or aluminum flask,
1 plastic or aluminum cup with insulated handle,
1 folding pocket knife (Opinel type),
For the picnic: cutlery and 1 plastic box of at least 0.5 liter Tuperwear type (imperative even if it may not be used). It is also essential to bring a thermos for this stay. Indeed, for lunchtime picnics, the host will provide you with soups, which each participant will take with them in their thermos during the day.
Toiletry kit,
Earplugs or ear pads (against neighborhood snoring or other noise pollution),
1 headlamp or flashlight + survival blanket: to always put in the backpack, an unexpected delay following an incident can occur even during an easy hike,
spare glasses (if you wear eyeglasses)
A small pharmacy.
1 pair of waterproof, high-top hiking boots (already proven to avoid blisters),
1 pair of gaiters (optional),
hiking socks (at least 1 pair every 2 days) with loops, made of synthetic and/or wool,
breathable T-shirts with short sleeves (1 every 2-3 days) and 1 or 2 long-sleeved shirts,
1 warm fleece jacket (or even water-repellent type “softshell”) or “primaloft” type (warm and compressible),
1 waterproof and breathable “gore-tex” type windbreaker jacket with hood,
1 sturdy and water-repellent trekking pants,
1 hat, or cap, or scarf,
1 hat, or fleece headband and/or a neck strap,
1 pair of fine gloves,
Comfortable clothes and shoes for the evening.
What to take with you for the hike:
1 large plastic bag to slide in order to protect your belongings from the weather and/or 1 outer bag,
1 waterproof pouch with: your assistance contract, your identity papers, health card and any other document mentioned in the formalities section,
1 pair of sticks (optional),
1 sheet bag also called “meat bag”,
1 light duvet (warm to 0°C),
1 pair of good quality sunglasses (level 3 protection) covering the sides well + sun cream with a good protection factor and lip screen,
1 1.5 liter insulated or aluminum flask,
1 plastic or aluminum cup with insulated handle,
1 folding pocket knife (Opinel type),
For the picnic: cutlery and 1 plastic box of at least 0.5 liter Tuperwear type (imperative even if it may not be used). It is also essential to bring a thermos for this stay. Indeed, for lunchtime picnics, the host will provide you with soups, which each participant will take with them in their thermos during the day.
Toiletry kit,
Earplugs or ear pads (against neighborhood snoring or other noise pollution),
1 headlamp or flashlight + survival blanket: to always put in the backpack, an unexpected delay following an incident can occur even during an easy hike,
spare glasses (if you wear eyeglasses)
A small pharmacy.
Equipment not included
1 single travel bag per person (or wheeled suitcase). Do not take too large a bag in order to avoid problems with bus congestion or logistical organization,
1 hiking backpack of at least 35 liters,
1 pair of waterproof, high-top hiking boots (already proven to avoid blisters),
1 pair of gaiters (optional),
hiking socks (at least 1 pair every 2 days) with loops, made of synthetic and/or wool,
breathable T-shirts with short sleeves (1 every 2-3 days) and 1 or 2 long-sleeved shirts,
1 warm fleece jacket (or even water-repellent type “softshell”) or “primaloft” type (warm and compressible),
1 waterproof and breathable “gore-tex” type windbreaker jacket with hood,
1 sturdy and water-repellent trekking pants,
1 hat, or cap, or scarf,
1 hat, or fleece headband and/or a neck strap,
1 pair of fine gloves,
Comfortable clothes and shoes for the evening.
What to take with you for the hike:
1 large plastic bag to slide in order to protect your belongings from the weather and/or 1 outer bag,
1 waterproof pouch with: your assistance contract, your identity papers, health card and any other document mentioned in the formalities section,
1 pair of sticks (optional),
1 sheet bag also called “meat bag”,
1 light duvet (warm to 0°C),
1 pair of good quality sunglasses (level 3 protection) covering the sides well + sun cream with a good protection factor and lip screen,
1 1.5 liter insulated or aluminum flask,
1 plastic or aluminum cup with insulated handle,
1 folding pocket knife (Opinel type),
For the picnic: cutlery and 1 plastic box of at least 0.5 liter Tuperwear type (imperative even if it may not be used). It is also essential to bring a thermos for this stay. Indeed, for lunchtime picnics, the host will provide you with soups, which each participant will take with them in their thermos during the day.
Toiletry kit,
Earplugs or ear pads (against neighborhood snoring or other noise pollution),
1 headlamp or flashlight + survival blanket: to always put in the backpack, an unexpected delay following an incident can occur even during an easy hike,
spare glasses (if you wear eyeglasses)
A small pharmacy.
1 hiking backpack of at least 35 liters,
1 pair of waterproof, high-top hiking boots (already proven to avoid blisters),
1 pair of gaiters (optional),
hiking socks (at least 1 pair every 2 days) with loops, made of synthetic and/or wool,
breathable T-shirts with short sleeves (1 every 2-3 days) and 1 or 2 long-sleeved shirts,
1 warm fleece jacket (or even water-repellent type “softshell”) or “primaloft” type (warm and compressible),
1 waterproof and breathable “gore-tex” type windbreaker jacket with hood,
1 sturdy and water-repellent trekking pants,
1 hat, or cap, or scarf,
1 hat, or fleece headband and/or a neck strap,
1 pair of fine gloves,
Comfortable clothes and shoes for the evening.
What to take with you for the hike:
1 large plastic bag to slide in order to protect your belongings from the weather and/or 1 outer bag,
1 waterproof pouch with: your assistance contract, your identity papers, health card and any other document mentioned in the formalities section,
1 pair of sticks (optional),
1 sheet bag also called “meat bag”,
1 light duvet (warm to 0°C),
1 pair of good quality sunglasses (level 3 protection) covering the sides well + sun cream with a good protection factor and lip screen,
1 1.5 liter insulated or aluminum flask,
1 plastic or aluminum cup with insulated handle,
1 folding pocket knife (Opinel type),
For the picnic: cutlery and 1 plastic box of at least 0.5 liter Tuperwear type (imperative even if it may not be used). It is also essential to bring a thermos for this stay. Indeed, for lunchtime picnics, the host will provide you with soups, which each participant will take with them in their thermos during the day.
Toiletry kit,
Earplugs or ear pads (against neighborhood snoring or other noise pollution),
1 headlamp or flashlight + survival blanket: to always put in the backpack, an unexpected delay following an incident can occur even during an easy hike,
spare glasses (if you wear eyeglasses)
A small pharmacy.
formalities administratives
Do not forget your valid identity card or passport, your repatriation assistance contract, and your vital card in your bag.
formalities administratives
Do not forget your valid identity card or passport, your repatriation assistance contract, and your vital card in your bag.
Address and access
Meet at 9:00am in front of the Tarbes SNCF station. Be dressed in hiking gear, with your backpack ready, water in the water bottle, and with hiking boots within reach.
You are coming by train: TGV, train or night train to Tarbes, from Paris via Bordeaux or from Lyon via Toulouse.
You are coming by car: Tarbes is accessible from Bordeaux or Hendaye by the highway A64-Exit No. 12, and from Toulouse by exit No. 13. Access also possible by national roads.
You are coming by car: Tarbes is accessible from Bordeaux or Hendaye by the highway A64-Exit No. 12, and from Toulouse by exit No. 13. Access also possible by national roads.
Address and access
Meet at 9:00am in front of the Tarbes SNCF station. Be dressed in hiking gear, with your backpack ready, water in the water bottle, and with hiking boots within reach.
You are coming by train: TGV, train or night train to Tarbes, from Paris via Bordeaux or from Lyon via Toulouse.
You are coming by car: Tarbes is accessible from Bordeaux or Hendaye by the highway A64-Exit No. 12, and from Toulouse by exit No. 13. Access also possible by national roads.
You are coming by train: TGV, train or night train to Tarbes, from Paris via Bordeaux or from Lyon via Toulouse.
You are coming by car: Tarbes is accessible from Bordeaux or Hendaye by the highway A64-Exit No. 12, and from Toulouse by exit No. 13. Access also possible by national roads.
Physical intensity
Casual sportsman
You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.
You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.
Physical intensity
Casual sportsman
You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.
You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.
Level of expertise
Hiking - Level 2
For people who have already gone on a hiking trip and/or practicing endurance physical activity regularly.
For people who have already gone on a hiking trip and/or practicing endurance physical activity regularly.
Start of hikes with a drop in altitude, half-day or “short” day walking time. It is the beginning of the discovery of mountain paths.
Level of expertise
Hiking - Level 2
For people who have already gone on a hiking trip and/or practicing endurance physical activity regularly. Start of hikes with a drop in altitude, half-day or “short” day walking time. It is the beginning of the discovery of mountain paths.
For people who have already gone on a hiking trip and/or practicing endurance physical activity regularly. Start of hikes with a drop in altitude, half-day or “short” day walking time. It is the beginning of the discovery of mountain paths.
Portage
Carrying level 1
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Portage
Carrying level 1
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Restauration
Dinners and breakfasts will be taken at the cottage, with a special dinner for the evening of December 31. We will have a picnic at noon.
Restauration
Dinners and breakfasts will be taken at the cottage, with a special dinner for the evening of December 31. We will have a picnic at noon.
Management
By a mountain guide specializing in the region.
Management
By a mountain guide specializing in the region.
Important information
The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment.
In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.
It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.
Important information
The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.
Health and formalities
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
Health and formalities
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
formalities
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
formalities
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.