• Snowshoeing adventure in the Néouvielle reserve
  • Snowshoeing adventure in the Néouvielle reserve
  • Snowshoeing adventure in the Néouvielle reserve
  • Snowshoeing adventure in the Néouvielle reserve
  • Snowshoeing adventure in the Néouvielle reserve
  • Snowshoeing adventure in the Néouvielle reserve
Néouvielle Massif / Hautes-Pyrénées

Snowshoeing adventure in the Néouvielle reserve

Réf : IREDXG

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking , Snowshoeing
  • Duration
    6 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    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
    Néouvielle Massif / Hautes-Pyrénées
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    33.35 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

In a few words

For six days of trekking , let yourself be amazed by breathtaking snow-covered landscapes. Each evening, you'll be welcomed into cozy mountain huts where the wardens will prepare delicious, energizing meals to replenish your batteries. This convivial setting will be the perfect opportunity to share your experiences from the day. Under the supervision of your mountain guide, you'll explore in complete safety. An expert in the area, they will ensure you avoid risky zones and share their knowledge of this unique ecosystem. You'll have the opportunity to observe the quiet spots of the capercaillie and the ptarmigan , two iconic mountain species, while respecting their tranquility.

This winter adventure is a total immersion in the magic of the Pyrenees, blending discovery, personal challenge, and moments of relaxation. Accessible to hiking enthusiasts seeking authentic experiences , this trip will delight lovers of wide-open spaces and wildlife. Prepare for an unforgettable experience in a pristine setting, alternating between strenuous activity during the day and relaxing evenings.

The highlights

  • Winter trek in a remote area
  • Nights spent in staffed mountain huts
  • A multi-day trek in the heart of the Pyrenees
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Intermediate

Levels

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 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.

The expert's opinion

This trip requires a good level of physical fitness.

In figures

Snowshoes

  • Average duration/day: 5h30
  • Average distance/day: 17 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 607 m
  • Average daily descent: 470 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

The activity is supervised by a qualified guide.

Management

Security

Your guide will ensure your safety throughout your stay.
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6

  • Artigue - Campana

    • Activity Snowshoes
    • Duration of the activity 6h
    • Distance 15 km
    • Positive elevation gain 900 m
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    It is at the foot of the Col du Tourmalet that you begin your snowshoe trek across the Néouvielle Nature Reserve. It's not the easiest day, as you will be climbing this entire stage; this is necessary to reach your first mountain refuge and enter the reserve.

    Day 1

Note

The elevation gain and walking time remain an estimate that may change depending on the snow conditions, the pace of the participants, etc.

The partner agency and your guide reserve the right to modify this program for various reasons such as weather, or physical conditions, …

Depending on the snow conditions, snowshoes can be replaced by cramponed chains which are lighter and easier to use on frozen ground and hard snow.

Accommodation

🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5
🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5

You will be accommodated in staffed mountain refuges.

Access

Departure
Artigues, France
Day 1 : 09h30
End of stay
Artigues, France
Day 6 - 17h00

Meeting point and end of stay at the same location

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Lannemezan

From Toulouse (2h20) to Lourdes train station, then bus to Artigues.

From Paris (5h20) to Lourdes train station, then bus to Artigues.

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay Find out about parking options nearby

From Lourdes approximately 12 minutes via the D97.

From Toulouse approximately 2 hours 30 minutes via the A64.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Full board from dinner on Day 1 to picnic lunch on Day 6
  2. Accommodation in a staffed mountain refuge
  3. Safety equipment
  4. The framework
  5. The snowshoes

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the place of stay
  2. Personal expenses

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
The Guillaume team
Decathlon Travel Partner

The Guillaume team

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Our local partner is a mountain specialist, producing outdoor adventure and sports holidays in the Pyrenees. Located in Arreau, in the heart of the Hautes-Pyrénées, since 2014, their team brings their passion for the mountains and the great outdoors in all its forms (snow, rocks, whitewater, wildlife, flora) and their recognized expertise to offer travelers unique, all-inclusive sports holidays. To maintain control over their services, our partner ensures they work with few intermediaries. Authenticity is their guiding principle! For nearly 10 years, they have been committed to offering eco-responsible trips while maintaining a personal touch. Our partner's team consists of two employees and around twenty guides of all kinds, all dedicated to sharing their values ​​and ensuring their travelers' satisfaction.
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