• New Year's Eve snowshoeing in the Pyrenees
  • New Year's Eve snowshoeing in the Pyrenees
  • New Year's Eve snowshoeing in the Pyrenees
  • New Year's Eve snowshoeing in the Pyrenees
  • New Year's Eve snowshoeing in the Pyrenees
Pyrenees / Arreau

New Year's Eve snowshoeing in the Pyrenees

Réf : PHHUQI

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking , Snowshoeing
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    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
    Pyrenees / Arreau
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    37.86 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

Celebrate the end of the year in the heart of the Pyrenees with a stay combining winter hiking and a warm valley atmosphere. For three days, you'll explore snow-covered landscapes on snowshoes, traversing forests and ridges. Each evening, you'll return to the simple yet welcoming comfort of your accommodation, perfect for conversation and relaxation.

The highlight of your stay: a festive New Year's Eve celebration , hosted by your guests in an authentic mountain atmosphere. Amidst conviviality, shared moments, and good cheer, you'll experience a truly unique New Year's Eve. On January 1st, those feeling energetic will have the opportunity to head out on another hike to begin the year in the mountains, surrounded by nature and tranquility .

A rejuvenating moment, ideal for those who wish to end the year in style and start the next one in the fresh air of the Pyrenees.

The highlights

  • A convivial New Year's Eve in the mountains
  • Snowshoeing in a winter setting
  • A simple but festive evening on the 31st!
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Beginner

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

The expert's opinion

This is a discovery trip, so no prior experience is necessary; however, it also involves physical activity, so you should be reasonably fit and active.

In figures

Snowshoes

  • Average duration/day: 4h30
  • Average daily elevation gain: 267 m
  • Average daily descent: 267 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
English
Spanish
Guillaume
Guillaume

As a mountain guide and manager of the Outdoor Agency, Guillaume may be able to accompany you on your adventure. If he is unable to lead the group, a member of the team will take over with dedication to ensure you have a wonderful experience.

All guides working with our agency are qualified and have up-to-date insurance coverage.

Our team of independent mountain guides works with us regularly; we know them and they know us in a genuine relationship of trust.

Management

Security

Safety is obviously one of our priorities. Hiking routes are chosen according to the group's physical abilities, but also according to the condition of the mountain terrain and the weather.

Other supervisors

Guillaume (a tour leader on some trips) and his administrative team are there to handle the administrative and logistical aspects of the trip when needed. They are also able to answer most of your questions.
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    Arrival and Hike

    • Transportation Minibus - 00h40 - 30km
    • Activity Snowshoes
    • Duration of the activity 5h
    • Positive elevation gain 300 m
    • Negative elevation 300 m
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Once we have all met up, your guide will take you by minibus to the starting point of the first hike of the day.

    Depending on the conditions you will enjoy a beautiful panoramic walk in the surrounding mountains, a day that will put you in the Pyrenean atmosphere.

    Day 1

Note

The partner agency reserves the right to modify this program for various reasons such as weather, physical conditions, snow conditions…

Accommodation

- Days 1 to 2
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Located in Guchen, an authentic Pyrenean village in the Aure Valley, you'll find yourself in a former castle, now a holiday center offering simple yet welcoming comfort. The staff is very friendly and goes out of their way to ensure you have the most enjoyable stay. Rooms may be shared with other guests; toilets and showers are located on the landing.

The mountain atmosphere there is friendly.

Access

Departure
Arreau, France
Day 1 : 10h00
End of stay
Arreau, France
Day 3 - 16h00

You will be transported during your stay in our minibuses, so you will be brought back on the last day around 4pm at the latest, please let us know of any time constraints.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Lannemezan

From Lannemezan station take the Lio line n°963 to Arreau (approximately 30 min)

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

Free public parking is available next to the agency and also at the accommodation.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. The team will be supervised by a mountain guide.
  2. local transport
  3. Full board from dinner on day 1 to picnic lunch on day 3 with a special New Year's Eve dinner on the 31st
  4. snowshoes and poles

The price does not include

  1. transportation to the meeting point
  2. personal consumption

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. Snowshoes and poles

Equipment to bring

  1. A daypack to carry your picnic and water (1.5l minimum)

Clothing to bring

  1. Waterproof shoes that go above the ankles (no Moon Boots!!)
  2. Pants and jacket suitable for snow
  3. Hat, gloves
  4. Sunglasses
The Guillaume team
Decathlon Travel Partner

The Guillaume team

4.7/5 (75 reviews) • 39 stays
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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