• The flower ledge and Roland's breach on a hike
  • The flower ledge and Roland's breach on a hike
  • The flower ledge and Roland's breach on a hike
  • The flower ledge and Roland's breach on a hike
  • The flower ledge and Roland's breach on a hike
  • The flower ledge and Roland's breach on a hike
  • The flower ledge and Roland's breach on a hike
  • The flower ledge and Roland's breach on a hike Fiona - verified review - july 2025
  • The flower ledge and Roland's breach on a hike Fiona - verified review - july 2025
  • The flower ledge and Roland's breach on a hike Fiona - verified review - july 2025
  • The flower ledge and Roland's breach on a hike Fiona - verified review - july 2025
  • The flower ledge and Roland's breach on a hike Fiona - verified review - july 2025
Gavarnie / Néouvielle Massif

The flower ledge and Roland's breach on a hike

4,3/5 (3 reviews)
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In summary

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

    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
    7.52 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
    Spanish
    English

In a few words

Embark on the Vire des Fleurs , one of, if not the most beautiful hikes in the Pyrenees. Amidst extraordinary landscapes, you'll traverse trails in a wild and unspoiled environment. You'll begin by crossing the legendary Brèche de Roland before descending to the Spanish side and its canyons. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park will reveal its sheer cliffs and, with luck, its wildlife, including chamois and marmots. A wild and sporty adventure in a setting unique in Europe.

The highlights

  • A wild route, in a UNESCO World Heritage site straddling two national parks
  • The Cirque de Gavarnie and the Ordesa Canyon, among the deepest in Europe, are magnificent!
  • The passage through Roland's Breach
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Advance

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 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.

The expert's opinion

A contrasting journey, with a rather calm first day, and a really intense second day.

The second day offers a long hike, and the return after the flower ledge requires considerable determination and endurance given the length and the rough terrain. It's all worth it, but you'll sleep well that night!

The technical difficulty alternates between relatively easy sections on grassy plateaus and rocky, technical terrain, where we will sometimes need to use our hands. There are some short, easy climbs, but they require concentration.

The route includes exposed sections, on the flower ledge and at the end of the second day at the Forqueta pass. Let's discuss this beforehand if you are particularly prone to vertigo.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 7h
  • Average distance/day: 14 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 880 m
  • Average daily descent: 775 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
Spanish
English
Supervisor

You will be accompanied by a state-certified mountain guide who knows the area perfectly.

Management

Security

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.


The guide is used to leading on this type of route, he will help you if you are in difficulty on a section (especially climbing sections).
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
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    Towards the Brèche de Roland refuge

    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 5h
    • Distance 11 km
    • Positive elevation gain 750 m
    • Negative elevation 350 m
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Departure from the Col des Tentes for an ascent to the Sarradets refuge, located at the foot of the Brèche de Roland. Arrival and check-in at the refuge in the early afternoon. An optional, but highly recommended, excursion to the balconies of the Cirque de Gavarnie, facing the highest waterfall in Europe, is available. You can admire this "Colosseum of Nature" and perhaps spot a herd of chamois between the two tiers of the cirque. Dinner and evening at the refuge.

    Day 1

Note

Departure from the Col des Tentes and ascent to the Sarradets refuge located at the foot of the Brèche de Roland. Arrival and check-in at the refuge in the early afternoon. An optional but highly recommended outing is a round trip to the balconies of the Cirque de Gavarnie, opposite the largest waterfall in Europe, in the heart of this " Colosseum of Nature," and perhaps even a glimpse of a herd of chamois between the two tiers of the cirque…

Meals and evening at the refuge.

Accommodation

🏔️ Mountain refuge - Day 1

You will sleep in a guarded mountain refuge in a shared dormitory.

Located at an altitude of 2,587 meters, in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park, the Brèche de Roland - Les Sarradets refuge overlooks the magnificent Cirque de Gavarnie and faces the legendary Brèche de Roland. The Brèche is a true natural "gateway" carved into a 100-meter-high wall. It provides access to the Spanish side, its Ordesa National Park, and its canyons.

The refuge consists of comfortable and modern dormitories with 6 to 10 beds (38 beds in total), duvets are provided: bring a sleeping bag liner.




Access

Departure
Place de la fête à Soulom
Day 1 : 09h00
End of stay
Place de la fête à Soulom
Day 2 - 17h00

Pick-up is possible in one of the villages in the valley, on the road to the start of the hike (Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Gavarnie). Please let us know if this is the case.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toLourdes

Train to Lourdes or plane to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées airport.

Then bus from Lourdes to Pierrefitte-Nestalas for the carpooling meeting.

Bus information and timetables, line 965 to Pierrefitte-Nestalas: https://www.lio-occitanie.fr/


Access by plane
The nearest airport isTarbes- Lourdes

Train to Lourdes or plane to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées airport.

Then bus from Lourdes to Pierrefitte-Nestalas for the carpooling meeting.

Bus information and timetables, line 965 to Pierrefitte-Nestalas: https://www.lio-occitanie.fr/


By car: Motorway to Tarbes, then departmental road D821 to the village of Pierrefitte-Nestalas.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Accommodation in a shared dormitory at the refuge
  2. Full board from dinner on Day 1 to picnic lunch on Day 2
  3. Supervision by a state-certified mountain guide

The price does not include

  1. Day 1 picnic
  2. Transportation to the start of the hike
  3. Personal equipment
  4. Drinks
  5. Any personal expenses at the shelter
  6. Transfer from Lourdes train station to the meeting point (on request)

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

Some equipment can be loaned to you.

  1. Backpack
  2. Bag sheet
  3. Headlamp

Equipment to bring

  1. Suitable walking shoes
  2. 40L backpack (can be loaned)
  3. Waterproof bag or heavy-duty bin bag to keep belongings dry
  4. Minimum 1.5L water bottle
  5. Sunglasses
  6. Bag sheet
  7. Toiletries
  8. Headlamp (possibility of loan).
  9. Cap

Clothing to bring

  1. Long-sleeved T-shirt
  2. 3 short-sleeved t-shirts
  3. Thin fleece with long sleeves
  4. Warm and thick clothing
  5. Waterproof jacket
  6. Shorts
  7. Mountain pants
  8. Change of pants, jogging pants or tights for the evening
  9. Cap
  10. Pair of thin gloves
  11. 2 pairs of hiking socks


They traveled with us

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4,3/5
(3 reviews)
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Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
G

Guillaume - 45 ans

august 2026 In family
Translated from French
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Published on 09/08/2026
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French
Hello Guillaume, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience after your hike "La Vire des Fleurs and La Brèche de Roland". We hope you were able to fully enjoy the magnificent scenery and the challenges the mountains offer. We look forward to seeing you on new trails! The Decathlon Travel Team
h

hubert - 60 ans

august 2025 In a group
Translated from French
A professional welcome and organization with good advice
Published on 26/08/2025
F

Fiona

july 2025 In a group
Translated from French
A superb hike where the views are truly breathtaking throughout. The first day was quite relaxed, and the second day was more intense.
  • Fiona
  • Fiona
  • Fiona
  • Fiona
  • Fiona
Published on 30/07/2025

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
4,3/5
(3 reviews)
At Decathlon, the reviews are reliable.
Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
G

Guillaume - 45 ans

august 2026 In family
Translated from French
///
Published on 09/08/2026
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French
Hello Guillaume, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience after your hike "La Vire des Fleurs and La Brèche de Roland". We hope you were able to fully enjoy the magnificent scenery and the challenges the mountains offer. We look forward to seeing you on new trails! The Decathlon Travel Team
h

hubert - 60 ans

august 2025 In a group
Translated from French
A professional welcome and organization with good advice
Published on 26/08/2025
F

Fiona

july 2025 In a group
Translated from French
A superb hike where the views are truly breathtaking throughout. The first day was quite relaxed, and the second day was more intense.
  • Fiona
  • Fiona
  • Fiona
  • Fiona
  • Fiona
Published on 30/07/2025
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