WALKING IN THE ANDORRAN PYRENEES VALLEYS AND VILLAGES OF ANDORRA
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Hidden deep in the Pyrenees, Andorra is one of the smallest countries in Europe and it offers superb summer walking. We base ourselves in the village of Soldeu and enjoy some of the area’s most beautiful walks. We trek in the UNESCO-protected valley of Madriu-Perafita- Claror and the Sorteny Valley, home to more than 700 species of flowers and plants.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Barcelona and drive to Soldeu. Day 2 Cabana Sorda Lake Walk up the Incle Valley through beautiful forest to Cabana Sorda Lake. Day 3 Sorteny Valley Drive to north-eastern Andorra and walk in the Sorteny Valley, home to a splendid diversity of alpine flowers. Reach Estanyo Lake at 2390m. Day 4 Optional activities Visit the capital of Andorra or walk in the local area. Day 5 Vall del Riu Drive to Ransol village and walk to the beautiful valley of Vall del Riu. Visit the village of Canillo. Day 6 Vall del Madriu-Perafita-Claror Drive to Saint Miquel d’Engolaters and walk to the UNESCO-protected valley of Madriu- Perafita-Claror. Day 7 Optional activities Go white-water rafting, take a four-wheel drive excursion or enjoy walks in the area. Day 8 Drive to Barcelona and fly to the UK.
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/paw
Andorra Walking Ref PAW FRANCE
Lake Estanyo 2390m
Valley walk Sorteny
Valley walk
Ordino
Andorra la Vella Optional visit
Perafita Valley
ANDORR A km
010 Riu
Lake Cabana Sorda
l’Estanyo 2912
Ransol Canillo
Sant Miquel d’Engolasters
Madriu Valley
From/To Barcelona
Fontverd Refuge
TheWalking in the Andorran Pyrenees tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
SPAIN Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/paw
TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £499
or call our experts on 0844 875 1892 y P ANDORRA 0 5km
Incles Valley walk
SOLDEU
£680 8 DAYS
flight
PYRENEES ADVENTURE
ACTIVE EXPLORATION OF THE FRENCH PYRENEES
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Staying in the historic spa town of Ax-les-Thermes we explore the French Pyrenees on this action-packed holiday. We walk through beautiful mountain scenery, discovering remote villages, scenic valleys and idyllic lakes. We travel down the Ariège River by canoe or raft and tackle a canopy walk on the Acrobranche Circuit. We also have the opportunity to try canyoning in the Orlu Valley.
ITINERARY DETAILS
Tour type Walking Comfort Active Trek grade moderate
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotel. 7 breakfasts are included.
Transport: Bus and taxis.
Trekking Details: We trek for four days trek for between 5 and 6 hours each day. We have graded this trip as ‘moderate’.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. TOUR DATES
Pyrenees Adventure Ref MPY Montaillou
Col du Chioula 1507m
Toulouse Airport
AX LES THERMES
Soulane River hike
Optional hike to Cathar village
Optional Orlu Valley Orlu canyoning
Ref: PAW
Day 1 Fly to Toulous and drive to Ax-les- Thermes. Day 2 Mountain walks Follow the Soulane River and trek between villages. Day 3 Ariège River Spend the day canoeing or rafting down the river and enjoy a picnic on the banks. Day 4 Optional activities Trek to the Col du Chioula, explore the area by bicycle or try canyoning in the Orlu Valley. Day 5 Aygue Longue Lake Walk through the scenic valley to the beautiful lake at the base of steep cliffs. Day 6 Optional activities Walk to the Etang des Bésines Lake along a pretty mountain trail or try canyoning in the Orlu Valley. Day 7 Canopy walks Tackle several different tree top canopy walks on the Acrobranche Circuit. Enjoy a picnic on the banks of the river. Day 8 Fly to the UK.
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/mpy
Ax-les-Thermes
£1099 8 DAYS
flight
DETAILS
Tour type Multi-active Comfort Active
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotel. 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 7 dinners are included.
Transport: Bus.
Trekking Details: We include two day walks and two optional walks with an average of 5 hours walking each day. We have graded this tour as ‘easy’
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. TOUR DATES
Ayguelongue Valley hike
FR ANCE
Canoeing, whitewater rafting hiking, & Acrobranche circuit Optional cycling & canyoning
AX LES THERMES km 050
The Pyrenees Adventure tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/mpy
TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £839
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