• Ascent of Mont Perdu and high-altitude bivouac
  • Ascent of Mont Perdu and high-altitude bivouac
  • Ascent of Mont Perdu and high-altitude bivouac
  • Ascent of Mont Perdu and high-altitude bivouac
  • Ascent of Mont Perdu and high-altitude bivouac
  • Ascent of Mont Perdu and high-altitude bivouac
  • Ascent of Mont Perdu and high-altitude bivouac
  • Ascent of Mont Perdu and high-altitude bivouac
  • Ascent of Mont Perdu and high-altitude bivouac
  • Ascent of Mont Perdu and high-altitude bivouac
Gavarnie / Néouvielle Massif

Ascent of Mont Perdu and high-altitude bivouac

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In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    2 days
  • Level
    Expert

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Gavarnie / Néouvielle Massif
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    3.24 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French
    🇬🇧
    English
    🇪🇸
    Spanish

In a few words

Reaching the summit of Mont Perdu at 3,355 meters requires significant effort, but the emotions felt at the end of the climb will be a reward worthy of the feat! You're embarking on an extraordinary hiking adventure , climbing the Brèche de Roland and traversing the ridges overlooking the Cirque de Gavarnie . Set up your bivouac at 3,000 meters altitude and contemplate the largest canyons in Europe before conquering the highest limestone mountain on the continent! An exceptional route, in the heart of the Mont Perdu National Park, for two days of hiking and a wild, sporty adventure in a unique setting !

The highlights

  • A wild and unique route, a UNESCO-listed site, straddling 2 national parks.
  • The ascent of Mont Perdu at 3355 meters altitude in a limestone desert.
  • A view of the Ordesa and Anisclo canyons, among the deepest in Europe.
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Expert

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.

The expert's opinion

Sporty


Two physically demanding days at altitude with a lot of length, significant elevation changes, and an altitude constantly around 3000 m., including at night.

Many rocky off-trail sections, some easy climbing sections but which require a good level of fitness.


You're sure to sleep well tonight!


The weight of the bag (10 to 12 kg) is an element not to be overlooked.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 9h
  • Average distance/day: 14 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 900 m
  • Average daily descent: 900 m
  • Maximum altitude: 3355 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 5 to 12 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
🇪🇸
Spanish
Acumpanyateur

A specialist guide in the field, who knows the classics and variations like the back of his hand!


With the added advantage of being able to provide you with a wealth of information on the fauna, flora, and history of the valleys like you couldn't find anywhere else!

Supervised by a state-certified mountain guide who knows the area perfectly.

Management

Security

Program content:

The program may be modified without prior notice by the guide depending on the conditions encountered during the stay: weather, group form, may influence the chosen itinerary.

Your guide will assist you if needed on the climbing sections.
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
  • map

    Crossing the Brèche de Roland, climbing the Tour du Marboré and setting up camp

    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 8h
    • Distance 10 km
    • Positive elevation gain 800 m
    • Negative elevation 100 m
    • Maximum altitude 3009 m
    • Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Starting from the Col des Tentes and passing through the Brèche de Roland. Ascent to the summit of La Tour (3009 m) followed by a wild and panoramic route along the ridges of the Cirque de Gavarnie, until reaching the Col de la Cascade where we will spend the night bivouacking. A magnificent first day where it is not uncommon to observe numerous birds of prey.

    Day 1

Note

The program may be modified without prior notice by the guide depending on the conditions encountered during the stay: weather, group form, may influence the chosen itinerary.

Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1

One night bivouacking in a 3-person tent (to be shared with another participant), self-inflating mattress.

Access

Departure
Place de la fête à Soulom ou dans un village sur la route vers Gavarnie
Day 1 : 08h00
End of stay
Place de la fête à Soulom ou dans un village sur la route vers Gavarnie
Day 2 - 17h00

Meet in Soulom, then carpool to the Col des Tentes pass in Gavarnie, the starting point of the hike. Pick-up is possible in one of the villages along the route: Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Gèdre, or Gavarnie. Please let us know where you are staying the night before.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toLourdes

Plane or train to Lourdes.

Then take the Lio bus, line 965 to Pierrefitte-Nestalas (village next to Soulom), or Luz-Saint-Sauveur or Gavarnie.

https://www.lio-occitanie.fr/


Access by plane
The nearest airport isTarbes- Lourdes

Then Taxis, Lio transport to the meeting point.

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Free parking at Place de la Fête in Soulom (1st meeting point), free at Col des Tentes in Gavarnie if you take your vehicle to go to the start of the hike.


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Price details

The price includes

  1. Supervision by a state-certified mountain guide
  2. Loan of camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks)

The price does not include

  1. Meals
  2. Insurance

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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William

september 2026
Translated from French
Very professional website and responsive to questions asked
Published on 15/09/2026
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Nadia

august 2025
Translated from French
A wonderful experience, spectacular scenery, a very friendly group, and excellent guides!
Published on 02/09/2025

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William

september 2026
Translated from French
Very professional website and responsive to questions asked
Published on 15/09/2026
N

Nadia

august 2025
Translated from French
A wonderful experience, spectacular scenery, a very friendly group, and excellent guides!
Published on 02/09/2025
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