• 3 days snowshoeing in the Ossau Valley and Tena Valley
  • 3 days snowshoeing in the Ossau Valley and Tena Valley
  • 3 days snowshoeing in the Ossau Valley and Tena Valley
  • 3 days snowshoeing in the Ossau Valley and Tena Valley
  • 3 days snowshoeing in the Ossau Valley and Tena Valley
  • 3 days snowshoeing in the Ossau Valley and Tena Valley
Pyrénées-Atlantiques / Pyrenees

3 days snowshoeing in the Ossau Valley and Tena Valley

Réf : XBRVNF

In summary

  • Sports
    Snowshoeing
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Snowshoeing
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for 3 to 4 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, or trails, or across rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those who wish to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of approximately 300 to 500 meters on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for approximately 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 500 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in sports activities 1 to 2 times 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 1,000 meters of elevation gain, off-trail or on rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports 2 to 3 times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want to hike intensely for 7 to 8 hours a day with over 1,000 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.
  • Destination
    Pyrénées-Atlantiques / Pyrenees
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    40.75 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
  • Languages
    French
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
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In a few words

Ready to disconnect? This 3-day star-shaped stay plunges you into the heart of the Ossau Valley , for a wild border route between France and Spain .

Snowshoes on your feet , traverse pristine valleys and admire breathtaking panoramas. Your journey through the virgin snow will lead you to iconic locations such as the Pic de Chérue or the Cirque d'Anéou , under the watchful gaze of chamois . A passage through Aragon then reveals a contrasting Mediterranean landscape, bathed in southern light and bordered by mountain pines .

At the end of your hikes, a cozy mountain inn welcomes you in the evenings. A convivial meal enhances the conversation, concluding your days on a warm and authentic note.

The highlights

  • Guided and personalized stay
  • Discover the most beautiful sites of the Ossau Valley and take a trip to the Tena Valley
  • Accommodation in a comfortable 2-star hotel
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Sport

Level

Snowshoeing

Confirmed

Levels

Snowshoeing
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for 3 to 4 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, or trails, or across rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those who wish to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of approximately 300 to 500 meters on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for approximately 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 500 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in sports activities 1 to 2 times 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 1,000 meters of elevation gain, off-trail or on rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports 2 to 3 times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want to hike intensely for 7 to 8 hours a day with over 1,000 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.
For those wishing to hike for approximately 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 500 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in sports activities 1 to 2 times a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.

The expert's opinion

Accessible to anyone who engages in regular physical activity, this trip prioritizes a walking pace adapted to each participant so that everyone can fully enjoy the experience. Snowshoe hikes are led by a certified mountain guide, while the rest of the trip is spent in complete autonomy and freedom.


In figures

Snowshoes

  • Average duration/day: 6h

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 2 to 9 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
Bureau des guides de la Vallée d'Ossau

You will be accompanied by a qualified mountain guide from the Ossau Valley guides' office.

Management

Security

As snow and weather conditions are rapidly changing, for safety reasons, the guide from the Ossau Valley Mountain Bureau reserves the right to change the location of the walk or cancel the outing.
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    Dear

    • Transportation Car - 00h35 - 10km
    • Activity Snowshoes
    • Duration of the activity 6h
    • Accommodation 2-star hotel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Meet in Laruns early in the morning. Departure for a beautiful snowshoe hike (5 to 6 hours).

    Head towards the Chérue hut and, depending on the conditions, the peak of the same name.

    At the end of the day, check-in at the hostel and evening half-board.

    Day 1

Note

As snow and weather conditions are rapidly changing, for safety reasons, the guide from the Ossau Valley Mountain Bureau reserves the right to change the location of the walk or cancel the outing.

Accommodation

🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 2
🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 2

Welcome to the Hotel La Caverne aux Eaux Chaudes!

We are happy to welcome you for 3 days of snowshoeing , a unique experience in the heart of snowy and preserved landscapes.

After a day spent exploring the mountains, return to the comfort of your room, designed to offer you peace, warmth, and relaxation. Quality bedding, a cozy atmosphere, and welcoming spaces will allow you to fully recharge before setting off on your next adventure.

At La Caverne aux Eaux Chaudes, each evening is an invitation to conviviality and well-being, so that your stay is as pleasant after exertion as during your excursions in the great outdoors.

We wish you wonderful hikes, beautiful moments of sharing and an excellent stay with us.

Access

Departure
Laruns, France
Day 1 : 10h00
End of stay
Laruns, France
Day 3 - 16h30

This trip is offered on a star-shaped basis : you'll return to the same hotel each night. Daily transfers to the starting points of the hikes are done in your own car. Important: having your own vehicle is essential to register for this trip.

Go to the starting point

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

Price details

The price includes

  1. Snowshoeing excursions are supervised by a qualified mountain guide.
  2. Accommodation in a 2-star hotel
  3. Full board from dinner on Day 1 to picnic lunch on Day 3
  4. The equipment needed for snowshoeing

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the place of stay
  2. Daily transfers to the starting point of the hikes (personal vehicle required)
  3. Drinks and personal expenses
  4. Anything not listed under "Price includes"

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

Snowshoeing and safety equipment is provided, supervision is provided by a qualified professional, and nights are spent in a friendly mountain inn where comfort and human warmth extend the pleasures of the day.

Clothing to bring

Snowshoeing takes place in a winter mountain environment, and the weather can change quickly in the mountains; therefore, appropriate equipment is necessary:

  1. Warm clothing (ski pants or hiking pants and tights, base layer, fleece...)
  2. Cap
  3. Gloves
  4. Sunglasses
  5. Sunscreen
  6. High hiking boots or après-ski boots (avoid moon boots).
  7. A small backpack with a water bottle or thermos and some snacks.
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