• Snowshoeing and igloo camping weekend
  • Snowshoeing and igloo camping weekend
  • Snowshoeing and igloo camping weekend
  • Snowshoeing and igloo camping weekend
  • Snowshoeing and igloo camping weekend
  • Snowshoeing and igloo camping weekend Chloé - verified review - february 2025
  • Snowshoeing and igloo camping weekend Chloé - verified review - february 2025
  • Snowshoeing and igloo camping weekend Chloé - verified review - february 2025
  • Snowshoeing and igloo camping weekend Chloé - verified review - february 2025
  • Snowshoeing and igloo camping weekend PATRICIA - verified review - february 2025
  • Snowshoeing and igloo camping weekend PATRICIA - verified review - february 2025
  • Snowshoeing and igloo camping weekend PATRICIA - verified review - february 2025
  • Snowshoeing and igloo camping weekend PATRICIA - verified review - february 2025
  • Snowshoeing and igloo camping weekend Sandrine - verified review - march 2024
  • Snowshoeing and igloo camping weekend Sandrine - verified review - march 2024
Arreau / Pyrenees

Snowshoeing and igloo camping weekend

4,7/5 (11 reviews)
Réf : NKGYGH

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking , Snowshoeing
  • Duration
    2 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
    Arreau / Pyrenees
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    4.78 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

Building an igloo high in the mountains and spending a night in it is possible! With the guidance of a professional , you'll construct your own snow shelter, provided the snow conditions are sufficient and safe. If there isn't enough snow, the experience remains unique: a large tipi with a stove can accommodate up to 8 people for a meal and an evening, or even overnight. Tents are also available, and the more adventurous can sleep under the stars or a tarp. This trip is accessible to everyone, even without snowshoeing or construction experience. After building, you'll stroll under a starry sky before enjoying a cheese fondue and snuggling up in your winter shelter. A night in the winter mountains , perfect for a magical weekend !

The highlights

  • A fresh but safe experience
  • Build and sleep in a snow shelter (depending on conditions)
  • Evolution in small groups
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Chloé - verified review - february 2025
Chloé - verified review - february 2025
Chloé - verified review - february 2025
Chloé - verified review - february 2025
PATRICIA - verified review - february 2025
PATRICIA - verified review - february 2025
PATRICIA - verified review - february 2025
PATRICIA - verified review - february 2025
Sandrine - verified review - march 2024
Sandrine - verified review - march 2024

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 weekend is not reserved for extreme sports enthusiasts, however, depending on the weather conditions you will have to navigate through snow of varying depths (if there is any) with an average of 400 to 500m of positive elevation gain, all while carrying your overnight gear (sleeping bag).

In figures

Snowshoes

  • Average duration/day: 3h
  • Average distance/day: 6 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 200 m
  • Average daily descent: 100 m

Management

During this stay, several supervisors will be present to guide and assist you, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the trip.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
English
Spanish
Accompagnateur en montagne

You are accompanied by a mountain guide specializing in nights in igloos.

Guillaume

Guillaume or a member of his team will guide you through this unique experience.

Management

Security

Safety is our top priority. On this adventure, we will be especially vigilant about temperature. A participant may be refused entry to an igloo if their sleeping bag isn't warm enough. A sleeping bag rated to -5°C comfort is mandatory.
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
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    Igloo construction

    • Activity Snowshoes
    • Duration of the activity 3h
    • Distance 6 km
    • Positive elevation gain 400 m
    • Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    The day's activities will begin with an introduction and organization of the picnic lunch . The group will then equip themselves with snowshoes or small chains to travel to the area near the winter bivouac. We will bring the necessary equipment to build snow shelters in the afternoon. Depending on the snow conditions and the family size (young or older children), an igloo can accommodate a maximum of 2 to 4 people.

    After a light snack and changing out of wet clothes we will set off to catch the sunset and move about in the nighttime atmosphere with the starry sky above our heads.

    Back to the cabin to recharge with a "Pyrenean" fondue and a nice little dessert.

    Then comes the long-awaited moment to return to your shelter and slip into your sleeping bag to enjoy this unusual night!

    Day 1

Note

The program may be modified for various reasons such as the weather, or the physical conditions of the participants.

In case of lack of snow and if it is impossible to make an igloo the stay will not be cancelled because we will be able to go hiking and sleep in a tipi or attempt a winter bivouac.

It's not the mountain that adapts to you, but the other way around!

Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1
⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1

You will sleep in your winter bivouac.

Even if there's no snow, the experience remains unique: a large tipi with a wood-burning stove can accommodate up to 8 people for a meal and an evening, or even overnight. Tents are also available, and the more adventurous can sleep under the stars!

Access

Departure
Arreau, France
Day 1 : 10h00
End of stay
Arreau, France
Day 2 - 11h00

You will be back in Arreau before noon on Sunday

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Lannemezan

🚂 It takes 7 hours and 50 minutes from Paris or Lyon to Lannemezan station, then take a Lio bus to Arreau (35 min).

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

The price includes

  1. Supervision by a mountain guide
  2. Dinner on Day 1 and breakfast on Day 2
  3. Snowshoes and poles
  4. Materials for building an igloo, a tent, or a heated tipi
  5. The loan of a sleeping mat per person and extra blankets

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the meeting point
  2. Day 1 picnic
  3. The duvet for sleeping

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


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 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), visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider 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.

Equipment

Equipment provided on site

  1. A pair of snowshoes
  2. A pair of poles
  3. Waterproof bags (or containers) to put your belongings in overnight
  4. Blankets where you can slip your duvet

Equipment to bring

  1. A 30/40L backpack to carry your belongings for the day
  2. A water bottle (approximately 1.5 liters)
  3. Sunglasses
  4. Sunscreen
  5. A lip balm

For sleeping :

  1. One sleeping bag (comfort temperature -10°C) or two sleeping bags, one inside the other. Knowing that the ambient temperature inside the snow shelter is around 0 to 3 degrees Celsius.
  2. Undergloves
  3. Tights

Other optional equipment:

  1. A pair of binoculars
  2. A camera
  3. Some cereal bars or other dried fruit
  4. A headlamp
  5. A small survival blanket
  6. A knife
  7. A pair of shoelaces

Clothing to bring

  1. Loose-fitting, waterproof and windproof clothing (Gore-Tex type jacket)
  2. A pair of waterproof, warm, and sturdy shoes (heavy hiking boots are suitable). Sneakers and trail shoes are not recommended as they are not warm enough, and since snowshoes attach around the ankle, this type of footwear is unsuitable. Moon boots or other après-ski boots are also not recommended as they are too flexible and will not provide adequate foot support. Canadian-style snow boots are very effective.
  3. A lightweight down jacket
  4. A nice warm down jacket for the evening
  5. A beanie
  6. 2 pairs of gloves
  7. 2 pairs of wool socks or winter hiking socks
  8. Change of clothes

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4,7/5
(11 reviews)
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Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
M

Maryline - 49 ans

february 2026 In a couple
Translated from French
Fantastic stay! Between Remy, our guide, the other participants, and the setting, everything was perfect for a weekend getaway 😊
Published on 10/02/2026
C

Chloé - 32 ans

february 2025 Among friends
Translated from French
Fantastic weekend thanks to our superb guide Rémi, I highly recommend him! However, the snowshoeing/igloo weekend turned into a hike/camping trip that very morning, and we were very disappointed not to have had any other options. We had paid to go snowshoeing and build and sleep in an igloo, so we were really disappointed in that respect. Furthermore, a small gesture of goodwill following the cancellation of a spot five days prior (due to an unforeseen injury) would have been appreciated.
  • Chloé
  • Chloé
  • Chloé
  • Chloé
Published on 03/03/2025
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French

Hello Chloé,

Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted that Rémi made your weekend enjoyable. We understand your disappointment regarding the last-minute change of plans, unfortunately dictated by the weather conditions.

We appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again for a future adventure!

The Decathlon Travel team

A

Antoine - 28 ans

february 2025 In a group
Published on 25/02/2025

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(11 reviews)
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M

Maryline - 49 ans

february 2026 In a couple
Translated from French
Fantastic stay! Between Remy, our guide, the other participants, and the setting, everything was perfect for a weekend getaway 😊
Published on 10/02/2026
C

Chloé - 32 ans

february 2025 Among friends
Translated from French
Fantastic weekend thanks to our superb guide Rémi, I highly recommend him! However, the snowshoeing/igloo weekend turned into a hike/camping trip that very morning, and we were very disappointed not to have had any other options. We had paid to go snowshoeing and build and sleep in an igloo, so we were really disappointed in that respect. Furthermore, a small gesture of goodwill following the cancellation of a spot five days prior (due to an unforeseen injury) would have been appreciated.
  • Chloé
  • Chloé
  • Chloé
  • Chloé
Published on 03/03/2025
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French

Hello Chloé,

Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted that Rémi made your weekend enjoyable. We understand your disappointment regarding the last-minute change of plans, unfortunately dictated by the weather conditions.

We appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again for a future adventure!

The Decathlon Travel team

A

Antoine - 28 ans

february 2025 In a group
Published on 25/02/2025
T

Tiffany - 27 ans

february 2025 In a couple
Translated from French
It was an exceptional experience! The lack of snow prevented us from building the igloo, but we were able to sleep under the stars, gazing at the Milky Way! The independent guide was fantastic, very understanding, attentive, and always tried to offer us the best possible experience. He had also thoughtfully brought along some extras like sausage, cake, and a bottle of wine. It was truly wonderful! It's worth noting, however, that without these extras, the fondue alone would have been a bit of a light meal.
Published on 22/02/2025
P

PATRICIA - 52 ans

february 2025 Among friends
Translated from French
A night in an igloo, having built it ourselves: what a unique and unforgettable experience!!! Thank you to Hugo, our guide, and all the participants for this wonderful human and sporting adventure.
  • PATRICIA
  • PATRICIA
  • PATRICIA
  • PATRICIA
Published on 11/02/2025
S

SYLVIE - 59 ans

february 2025 In a group
Translated from French
A lovely weekend, though a bit "physical." Building an igloo isn't something you can just wing! But the guide was always there to advise and help. A true adventure in a beautiful, snow-covered landscape. The tipi, with its fur lining, was perfect for keeping warm and enjoying a fondue! Snowshoeing or cramponing were also part of the experience. An experience to be had with a really good sleeping bag!
Published on 11/02/2025
E

Emilie - 41 ans

february 2025 Among friends
Translated from French
Great experience. Maybe not for absolute beginners... You need to be reasonably fit... Sleeping at -12°C... well... sleeping is a bit of an exaggeration... I'll keep very fond memories of this little trip.
Published on 04/02/2025
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French

Hello Emilie,

Thank you for sharing your experience during our igloo weekend. We're delighted that you have such wonderful memories of this adventure. Indeed, a good level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy this experience.

We hope to see you again for new adventures.

The Decathlon Travel team

S

Sandrine - 47 ans

march 2024 In a couple
Translated from French
A truly wonderful experience! Right up until the last minute, we didn't know if we'd be able to build the igloos for the night, given the weather conditions. No snowshoeing, the avalanche risk was too high, safety first… But our guide had planned an equally enjoyable program for us. We started our hike to the campsite in a light drizzle. A route through the heart of the forest with a nice climb… Then, reaching around 1200 meters, we continued our ascent in the snow. I thought, "Great, we'll be able to build the igloos!" But our guide remained cautious, explaining that several conditions had to be met for construction, so at that point, it was still uncertain. But nothing dampened the good spirits of the group, who were incredibly friendly and energetic. A few more meters and we discovered the site, covered in snow under the sun—simply magnificent: a small stone chalet nestled in the meadow, a view of the snow-covered peaks, a true connection with nature. A picnic lunch break was in order. Everyone took their time eating, and then came the verdict: we could build our igloos to spend the night in. The guide gave us advice and helped us complete this project. Thanks to the energy and solidarity of the group, we built two XXL igloos, and we were quite proud of our success. Dinner time arrived, and we needed to recharge. A delicious Pyrenean fondue was the perfect way to spend a lovely evening, even if I was a bit tired… Then it was time for bed (we distributed our gear to keep warm). Snug in my sleeping bag, I had a good night's sleep, a little chilly in the morning, but nothing serious. Wake-up call at 7:00 a.m. for the sunrise—simply magical, its reflection on the mountain ridges. What could be more beautiful to start the day? A good breakfast to fuel up before packing everything up and heading back down to the valley. Thank you to our guide and the group.
  • Sandrine
  • Sandrine
  • Sandrine
Published on 11/03/2024
C

Christella - 31 ans

february 2024 In a couple
Translated from French
amazing
Published on 26/02/2024
F

FREDERIC - 66 ans

february 2024 In a group
Translated from French
The goal for this weekend was to go snowshoeing, then build an igloo and sleep in it. The unseasonably warm temperatures for February and the lack of snow at 1300 meters altitude prevented us from building the igloo. Nevertheless, we were able to enjoy two beautiful hikes, the second of which was through the snow to a pass above our campsite, where we slept in a tent. Upon waking, we were lucky enough to find 10 cm of snow in our meadow, which somewhat lessened our disappointment. Furthermore, our guide, Hugo, led us through two active and enriching days, teaching us about the local flora and fauna. We'll have to do it again when the snow conditions are better.
  • FREDERIC
  • FREDERIC
  • FREDERIC
Published on 19/02/2024
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