• Winter immersion raid on the Bouillouses plateau
  • Winter immersion raid on the Bouillouses plateau
  • Winter immersion raid on the Bouillouses plateau
  • Winter immersion raid on the Bouillouses plateau
  • Winter immersion raid on the Bouillouses plateau
  • Winter immersion raid on the Bouillouses plateau
Pyrenees / Pyrénées-Orientales

Winter immersion raid on the Bouillouses plateau

Réf : USWCKH

In summary

  • Sports
    Snowshoeing
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    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
    Pyrenees / Pyrénées-Orientales
  • Age
    Accessible to all ages
  • CO₂-Emissions
    13.58 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

This 3-day snowshoeing expedition takes you to a plateau located at over 2,000 meters altitude, in the heart of the pristine landscapes of the Pyrenees . In winter, the Bouillouses plateau transforms into a true haven of tranquility, offering total immersion in a wild nature frozen by the cold, reminiscent of the vast Canadian landscape . Along the way, you will have the opportunity to discover several frozen lakes, where ice and snow create magical panoramas. This snowshoeing adventure allows you to completely disconnect from daily life , far from the hustle and bustle, and reconnect with the purity of nature. The silence, punctuated by the crunch of your snowshoes on the snow , will accompany you throughout the journey. Each stage will allow you to recharge and marvel at magnificent landscapes, far from the crowds.

The highlights

  • Guided by a mountain guide
  • A comfortable, secluded mountain refuge
  • An exceptional high-altitude location guaranteeing a better chance of snow cover.
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Sport

Level

Snowshoeing

Intermediate

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 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.

The expert's opinion

This trip is open to people who have already practiced snowshoeing; the trip takes place at a relaxed pace.

In figures

Snowshoes

  • Average duration/day: 5h
  • Average distance/day: 11 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 417 m
  • Average daily descent: 350 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
French
Supervisor
You will be accompanied by a mountain guide.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

  • Day 1: Bouillouses Dam

    • Activity Snowshoes
    • Duration of the activity 5h
    • Distance 11 km
    • Positive elevation gain 500 m
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Group arrival between 9:00 and 10:00

    You will reach the Bouillouses dam on a plateau at an altitude of over 2000 meters, adorned with mountain pines.

    Overnight stay and mountain meal in a mountain refuge.

    Day 1

Accommodation

🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2
🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2

The chalet on the Bouillouses plateau, at an altitude of 2000 meters, is the central point for our snowshoe hikes. This accommodation offers all modern comforts, linens are provided, and the atmosphere is very friendly.


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Price details

The price includes

  1. Full board
  2. Accommodation in a shared 4-person room
  3. Snowshoes and poles
  4. The mountain guide
  5. Professional responsibility

The price does not include

  1. Transportation
  2. Day 1 picnic
  3. Drinks
  4. Personal expenses

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 to bring

  1. A pair of sunglasses
  2. Sunscreen
  3. A second pair of gloves
  4. A headlamp
  5. Toiletries (small towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap)
  6. Knife, cup and cutlery
  7. A 1L water bottle
  8. Cereal bar
  9. A rain cover for your backpack
  10. Mobile phone
  11. A pair of telescopic poles
  12. Your camera and binoculars
  13. Your identity documents
  14. Pocket money

Clothing to bring

  1. A pair of walking shoes
  2. Waterproof walking trousers ( avoid ski suits )
  3. A fleece
  4. Cap
  5. A pair of ( waterproof ) gloves
  6. A spare pair of socks and underwear
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