On Foot in the French Pyrenees
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Tour code: MPY Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Standard Trek grade: Moderate
DURATION DAYS 8
TOUR
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£699 £997
Col du Chioula 1507m
Toulouse Airport
AX-LES- THERMES
TOUR ONLY DAYS 8 FLIGHT INCLUSIVE DAYS 8
Soulane River hike
Orgeix Tarbezou
Ayguelongue Valley hike
Les Bésines 0 km 5 km FRANCE
Canoeing, whitewater rafting hiking & Acrobranche circuit Optional cycling & canyoning
ANDORRA PYRENEES
AX-LES-THERMES 0 km
Pyrenees adventure MPY 40 km
Day walks in the French Pyrenees, based in the spa town of Ax-Les-Thermes
Staying in the charming historic spa town of Ax-Les-Thermes we enjoy walks amongst the spectacular mountain scenery of the French Pyrenees. Discovering remote villages, scenic valleys and idyllic lakes, we also have time to relax in the thermal spa waters or paddle along the Ariège River by canoe.
8 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour at Toulouse airport and drive to Ax-Les-Thermes. Day 2 Mountain walks Follow the Soulane River and trek between villages. Day 3 Pic de Tarbesou Enjoy magnifi cent 360 degree panoramic views! Day 4 Free day You can chose to spend the day canoeing along the Ariège river or relaxing in the warm thermal spa waters. Day 5 Col du Chioula Todays walk takes you back in time amongst the lives of the Cathars.
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Day 2 - 14km Day 3 - 12km
Day 6 Aygue Longue Lake Walk through the pastoral landscapes of this scenic valley to a beautiful lake at the base of steep cliffs. Day 7 Etang des Bésines Walk to this lake set amongst pine trees along a pretty mountain trail Day 8 Drive to Toulouse airport where the tour ends.
Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.
Centre-based in Ax-Les-Thermes
Located close to the historic centre of the spa town Ax-Les-Thermes, hotel Grande Cordee was a family home built in the 1930s and offers a calm environment full of traditional character. Private gardens provide the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a beer after a day in the mountains whilst the welcoming restaurant serves up a feast of regional Pyrenean dishes.
Accommodation
Tour essentials
Accommodation: 7 nights hotel. Meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners are included. Tour staff: Explore tour leader and driver(s) Transport: Bus. Trekking Details: We include fi ve day walks with an average of 5 hours walking each day. We have graded this trek as moderate. Group Size: Generally 10 to 16.
Planned tour dates
2013 Tour only dates 16 Jun - 23 Jun 07 Jul - 14 Jul 25 Aug - 01 Sep 08 Sep - 15 Sep
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £195 Rest Day to enjoy Ariege Day 4 Day 5 - 17km Day 6 - 10km Day 7 - 16km 36 For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
Europe - France
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