• Wild hike in the Bardenas Reales desert
  • Wild hike in the Bardenas Reales desert
  • Wild hike in the Bardenas Reales desert
  • Wild hike in the Bardenas Reales desert
  • Wild hike in the Bardenas Reales desert
  • Wild hike in the Bardenas Reales desert
  • Wild hike in the Bardenas Reales desert
Spain

Wild hike in the Bardenas Reales desert

4,7/5 (3 reviews)
Réf : QDAYQK

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    6 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    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
    Europe / Spain
  • Age
    From 15 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    107.83 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

On the edge of Navarre , the Bardenas Reales offer a spectacular landscape, sculpted by wind and time. This lunar-like desert , a designated biosphere reserve, fascinates with its striking geological formations , deep valleys , and arid plateaus dotted with fairy chimneys . Each season reshapes the contours of this ever-changing territory, blending desert areas with unexpected patches of green .

Exploring these wild lands, along carefully laid-out trails, reveals the richness of a site steeped in history and inhabited by elusive wildlife , including majestic griffon vultures that stand guard. Carried by the ever-changing light and the constant breeze , this journey invites a sensory immersion , far from the daily grind. An adventure in the heart of nature, where each step unveils a little more of the raw beauty of this extraordinary landscape.

The highlights

  • Nights in a rural hotel, local cuisine and fresh regional produce
  • Hiking on little-known routes, in the heart of the Spanish desert
  • Cultural tours offered by our guides to discover all the secrets of the region
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Beginner

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 walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 4h
  • Average daily elevation gain: 170 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

The stay will be supervised by a qualified mountain guide who is a specialist in the region.

An enthusiastic professional, he will be able to share his knowledge and passion for the natural environment with you, all while ensuring your safety. His dedication to his work compels him to adapt to weather conditions, terrain constraints, and other unforeseen circumstances, managing the pace and physical condition of each participant, all while remaining readily available.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
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    Heading towards Navarre and the first wild landscapes

    • Transportation Minibus - 04h - 294km
    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 1h30
    • Accommodation Rural hotel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Meet in the morning at Pau train station for your departure to Spain. En route, you'll stop for lunch at the Foz de Lumbier Nature Reserve , an impressive canyon carved by the river, where steep cliffs shelter griffon vultures and other birds of prey . A first glimpse into spectacular and wild nature, before continuing your journey to your accommodation, at the gateway to the Bardenas Reales .

    Day 1

Note

Your guide reserves the right to adjust the proposed itineraries based on weather conditions, the participants' skill level or fitness, or any other unforeseen circumstances. These modifications are always intended to guarantee your safety and comfort while maintaining the quality of the experience. The hiking and transfer times mentioned are estimates only. They may vary depending on the group's pace, weather conditions, and the state of the trails or roads. Your guide will ensure the program is adapted so that everyone can fully enjoy the trip.

Accommodation

🏨 Country hotel - Days 1 to 5

For 15 years, we have been working with 2 family-run hotels (single rooms available in both hotels), which are located in small villages.

  1. In a converted former monastery, now a rural hotel with bathroom and toilet in the room, based on 2 people per room.
  2. In a comfortable, family-run hotel, with bathroom and toilet in the room, based on 2 people per room.


Our 2 hotels offer typical cuisine, with many culinary specialties from this beautiful region, based on fresh and local products.

Here we prioritize friendliness and location, so that you can fully enjoy your week's holiday.


Please note: Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we may need to change our hotel partners, even those with whom we have collaborated for many years. Therefore, the location of your new accommodation may be changed, but this will not affect the quality of the service you will receive.

Thank you for understanding.

Access

Departure
Gare de Pau SNCF, Avenue Jean Biray, Pau, France
Day 1 : 09h30
End of stay
Gare de Pau SNCF, Avenue Jean Biray, Pau, France
Day 6 - 15h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Pau SNCF, Avenue Jean Biray, Pau, France
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Parking in Pau


Free :

  1. Rive du Gave parking: above-ground parking 800 meters from the station.
  2. Free parking is available at the Catherine de Bourbon park and ride. A shuttle bus costs €1 per person and drops you off in front of the train station.


Paid:

  1. Long-term parking at the train station. Price: €55 for 6 days.
  2. Parking Place de Verdun, near the city centre. Price: €1.50 for half a day, except on Sundays (free).
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Price details

The price includes

  1. The trip will be supervised by a qualified mountain guide who is a specialist in the region.
  2. Accommodation in a rural and family-run hotel
  3. Full board from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 6
  4. Return transfers from Pau train station with our 8-person minibus
  5. The tourist tax

The price does not include

  1. Drinks and personal expenses
  2. The journey to Pau train station
  3. Anything not listed under "Price includes"

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Single room : CHF161.50 / person
  2. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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They traveled with us

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4,7/5
(3 reviews)
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Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
F

FRANCOISE

september 2026
Translated from French
A truly unique experience exploring the Bardenas desert. Our guide, Julien, was always available for everyone. We appreciated his extensive knowledge of the site and the region. His enthusiasm was contagious. From a logistical standpoint, the room was comfortable and the local cuisine was excellent. So many wonderful memories! Go for it!
Published on 21/09/2026
C

Christelle

april 2026
Translated from French
Exactly what I was hoping for. Great hikes, a very interesting guide, a friendly group of 8… A welcome break from my daily routine. 🥰
Published on 01/05/2026
S

SANDRINE

april 2026
Translated from French
Everything went very well. The only thing was that we were grouped with other agencies, with people aged 78 to 84. It was surprising at first, but the group was nice. We were going at a slower pace.
Published on 19/04/2026

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
4,7/5
(3 reviews)
At Decathlon, the reviews are reliable.
Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
F

FRANCOISE

september 2026
Translated from French
A truly unique experience exploring the Bardenas desert. Our guide, Julien, was always available for everyone. We appreciated his extensive knowledge of the site and the region. His enthusiasm was contagious. From a logistical standpoint, the room was comfortable and the local cuisine was excellent. So many wonderful memories! Go for it!
Published on 21/09/2026
C

Christelle

april 2026
Translated from French
Exactly what I was hoping for. Great hikes, a very interesting guide, a friendly group of 8… A welcome break from my daily routine. 🥰
Published on 01/05/2026
S

SANDRINE

april 2026
Translated from French
Everything went very well. The only thing was that we were grouped with other agencies, with people aged 78 to 84. It was surprising at first, but the group was nice. We were going at a slower pace.
Published on 19/04/2026
S
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