In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationArreau / Pyrenees
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions17.07 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
The highlights
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Mountain guide from our partner's team throughout the entire stay
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Evolution in small groups
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3 days of training interspersed with hikes
Photos
Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
The expert's opinion
This trip is for people who enjoy walking and are capable of climbing 600m+ on trails.
In figures
Trekking
- Average duration/day: 5h
- Average distance/day: 7 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 367 m
- Average daily descent: 300 m
Management
French
Program
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The Basics, Practical Aspects, Safety
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Distance 7 km
- Positive elevation gain 400 m
- Negative elevation 400 m
- Accommodation Rural hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
The first morning will be devoted to learning the fundamentals. Packing your backpack for a self-supported trek. What do you take? What kind of equipment? Preparing your packs for two days: gear, food, essentials (compass, IGN map, repair kit, first aid kit, etc.), technical clothing. You'll learn how to pack your gear and organize your pack! How to read the weather forecast, manage rescue operations, who to contact and how, with the different steps to follow. This will also be an opportunity to study IGN maps (handling, compass and map), and to plan a two-day trek (identifying hazards, setting up contingency plans, etc.).
In the afternoon, you'll put the theory into practice with a 7km hike and orienteering exercises. This first half-day will be a chance to get warmed up and used to the weight of your pack. You'll practice orienteering on and off-trail, triangulation, and UTM coordinates. Meals are taken at the accommodation. A nighttime orienteering exercise is also included.
Day 1 -
Mountain Hiking Day
- Transportation Minibus - 00h10 - 10km
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Distance 8 km
- Positive elevation gain 700 m
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today's hike is 8 to 10 km, mixing all types of terrain: rolling, uphill, downhill, and technical sections (a varied route) to awaken your mountain spirit. We'll work on walking technique and pacing to manage effort, how to adjust your backpack, and when and how to eat and drink throughout the day. We'll also cover the basics of bivouacking: where and how to set up camp, regulations (if in a national park or nature reserve), and meal preparation.
Day 2 -
Return to the valley and Internship Summary
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Distance 4 km
- Negative elevation 500 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Packing up camp and mountain breakfast. Hike back down to the valley (4km), we'll take the opportunity to summarize everything we've seen.
Day 3
Note
This program may be modified at the guide's discretion if mountain conditions, weather or the physical condition of the participants require it.
Accommodation
- A night in a family home in the heart of a Pyrenean village, an old castle converted into a holiday center, you will occupy the concierge's part, mountain atmosphere guaranteed!
- One night in a bivouac.
- A night in a family home in the heart of a Pyrenean village, an old castle converted into a holiday center, you will occupy the concierge's part, mountain atmosphere guaranteed!
- One night in a bivouac.
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
Full board from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 3, based on a shared room
The qualified supervision is provided by a member of our partner's team.
The price does not include
Transportation to your accommodation
Personal consumption
Tips
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (
For example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return date. Consider visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to take into account any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
⚠️ You must also inform us of any health problems that could cause you difficulties (prostheses, epilepsy, asthma…).
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
To sleep :
- In a Family Home: sheets and duvets are provided by the host.
- For bivouac camping: tents are provided.
Equipment to bring
- A pair of waterproof and rigid shoes (sturdy hiking boots would be suitable). Good trail running shoes would also be appropriate.
- Sleeping bag and sleeping mat for bivouacking.
- A headlamp.
- A small survival blanket.
- A knife and a pair of shoelaces.
- Some cereal bars or dried fruit.
Clothing to bring
It can get hot quickly in the mountains, so be sure to pack loose and waterproof clothing.
- A windbreaker (gore tex type jacket).
- A lightweight down jacket.
- A beanie.
- A pair of gloves.
- Sunglasses.
- Cream and a lip balm.
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