Our self-guided walking holidays are designed to help you explore in the Pyrenees and follow iconic routes with friends or family. You can take advantage of our local knowledge to get the best out of the walks, having us handle all the logistics. We offer this on classic trails in particular such as the Cathar Way and Chemin de Bonhommes which are close to home in Ariege. You will normally arrive into Toulouse or Carcassonne airports.
You will meet one of our guides on arrival who will be happy to help with any last-minute questions and usually come to share the first dinner. Before your holiday we send you a comprehensive information pack along with your hiking maps, directions and to offer advice on routes and answer any questions you have. We are more than happy to arrange a zoom or whatsapp call prior to your trip – infact prefer it!
We have a choice of either hotel to hotel or auberge to auberge holidays, where we move your luggage each day or on occasion for single centre-based holidays. You will be able often to upgrade accmmodation according to taste or just stay with our recommendation.
Self-Guided Holidays:
Please check availability with us for your daes ASAP as we provide baggage moving service and need to schedule this in as well as prepare or print resources for you. We also provide a guide briefing at your first meal :).
Cathars
Carcassonne and the Cathar Way – APRIL, MAY, JUNE, JULY AND OCTOBER (You can start any day)
We offer the following section: Arrive in to Carcassonne and trek Foix – Comus, 4 days or a weeklong alternative to reach Spain. Visit to Foix castle is included.
Chemin de Bonhommes – Dates 15 MAY – 1 JULY AND OCTOBER (You can start any day)
We offer the journey starting in Foix for the number of days which you prefer going all the way to Spain or just for a long weekend and anything inbetween.
Freedom Trails
Andorra Freedom Trail – Dates MID OR LATE MAY – END SEPTEMBER (You can start any day)
Coastal Freedom Trail and Alberes mountains: 1 MARCH – 30 JUNE AND 1 SEPTEMBER – 30 OCTOBER
(You can start any day)
Chemin de la Liberté Classic – at your own risk! 1 JULY – 26 SEPTEMBER This is a tough route and only for experienced climbers and or trekkers who know how to navigate should undertake it self-guided. We offer accommodation and logistics support as specified in the programme.
GR10 Ariege section JULY – END OF SEPTEMBER
Pyrenees Train Running support and camp set up
If you would like to undertake a trail we can help advise you and support as required. We have contacts across the Pyrenees so can help you achieve your multi day objective.
SELF GUIDED TREKS
What we provide:
- Resource pack specific to the trek including history briefing, key monuments or points
- Route descriptions, maps and difficulty estimate
- Accommodation locations and information
- Weather forecasts and advice
- Driving directions
- Breakfast, picnic lunches and dinner reservation or dinners depending on the trek.
- Baggage moving from hotel to hotel or auberge to auberge.
Welcome!
What else?
Family Fun Pyrenees concierge options ALL YEAR ROUND ACCORDING TO THE ACTIVITY
Why not let us put together an incredible summer or winter programme in the Pyrenees for you in any school holidays? In our team we have children from 11-16 years and are truely inspired to help out busy parents to experience this wonderful and diverse region. We can do from a long weekend to a weeks programme. Submit an enquiry and we’ll tell you how it works.
| INCLUDED | Flexible accommodation A tailor made itinerary Restaurant recommendations | Choice of activities In-country support Local information |
ACTIVITIES
Night in a refuge, WW2 escape room adventure, High Ropes Adventures, Caving, Huskie Activities, Nordic Skiing, Bear Experiences and disscovering winter footprints, winter walking and lake discovery, Lake Kayaking, Paragliding, River Walking, Via Ferrata, Rock Climbing, Canyoning, Horseriding, Pedalos,
Stand Up Paddleboarding, Mountain Biking
What Sets Us Apart
Our unwavering commitment to personalized service, attention to detail, and passion for crafting unforgettable trek experiences which delve into history or climb peaks.
All our guides are climbers and we are experienced in expeditions and coaching. We have an innovative approach to itinerary planning, and deep understanding of needs. We suggest doing a presentation or having a zoom cht beforehand to make sure there is the opportunity to fully discuss options and answer any questions.