Cauterets-Gavarnie : joyaux des Pyrénées Centrales et Patrimoine Mondial de l'UNESCO, à raquettes

Meeting at 18:00 at Lourdes train station and transfer to Cauterets (35min). Check-in at your accomodation and briefing on the tour.Meeting at 18:00 at Lourdes train station and transfer to Cauterets (35min). Check-in at your accomodation and briefing on the tour.

Transfer (45min). Among the most beautiful panoramic viewpoints that can be easily reached in winter, the Hautacam Peak deserves a special place. With an easy access from the Hautacam ski resort, it offers an outstanding bird's eye view over the plain and the numerous summits of the Central Pyrenees. For a summit of this altitude (1746m), the view from Balaïtous to Pic du Midi de Bigorre through the Vignemale and Gavarnie « 3000 » is truly amazing ! Distance : 11km, duration : 4h00, ascent : +280m, descent : -280m.

Transfer (50min). Starting from the Luz Ardiden ski resort, a gentle climb will lead you to the Riou Pass that separates the Cauterets and Luz St Sauveur valleys. The itinerary then follows a superb ridge until the Pène Nère summit. Stunning view over the Néouvielle moutains, the Troumouse cirque and the summits that overlook Cauterets. Distance : 9km, duration : 4h00, ascent : +420m, descent : -420m.

Short transfer (15min). Like a small heaven, the Marcaudau valley is one of the most beautiful valleys of the Pyrenean mountain range. The itinerary goes through the magnificient Cayan plateau, waterfalls and forests that gave the nickname of « small Canada » to this area. Arriving at the Wallon refuge, you will enjoy a view over the high border summits (Vignemale, Grande Fache, Cambalès…) which will be the final highlight of this day ! Distance : 16km, duration : 5h45, ascent : +420m, descent : -420m.

Transfer (55min). Today's goal is to discover the Gavarnie cirque from various viewpoints. Firstly you will hike through the Saugué plateau where you will discover beautiful barns and a gorgeous view over Gavarnie. This will be the opportunity to have a better understanding of how these landscapes where shaped by the glaciers that are now disappearing before our eyes... Then you will go and discover the village of Gavarnie and the heart of the cirque, its frozen waterfalls and the immensity of its walls. Distance : 14km, duration : 5h30, ascent : +450m, descent : -450m.

Short transfer (15min). Starting from Pont d'Espagne, you will cross the famous and not-to-be-missed Gaube valley. After crossing the forest along the stream, you will reach the magnificient and frozen Gaube lake. In the background, you will catch a view of the impressive north face of Vignemale, the highest summit of the French Pyrenees. Transfer to Lourdes train station in the afternoon after your hike. Distance : 5,5km, duration : 3h30, ascent : +270m, descent : -270m.

This program is an example of the itinerary we aim to adhere to. It may be necessary, if situations arise that are beyond our control, for the itinerary to be modified. Onsite, our guides are the ones who know best and they may have to adjust the itinerary depending on the weather or should the safety of the group require it.

Meeting at 18:00 at Lourdes train station and transfer to Cauterets (35min). Check-in at your accomodation and briefing on the tour.Meeting at 18:00 at Lourdes train station and transfer to Cauterets (35min). Check-in at your accomodation and briefing on the tour.

Transfer (45min). Among the most beautiful panoramic viewpoints that can be easily reached in winter, the Hautacam Peak deserves a special place. With an easy access from the Hautacam ski resort, it offers an outstanding bird's eye view over the plain and the numerous summits of the Central Pyrenees. For a summit of this altitude (1746m), the view from Balaïtous to Pic du Midi de Bigorre through the Vignemale and Gavarnie « 3000 » is truly amazing ! Distance : 11km, duration : 4h00, ascent : +280m, descent : -280m.

Transfer (50min). Starting from the Luz Ardiden ski resort, a gentle climb will lead you to the Riou Pass that separates the Cauterets and Luz St Sauveur valleys. The itinerary then follows a superb ridge until the Pène Nère summit. Stunning view over the Néouvielle moutains, the Troumouse cirque and the summits that overlook Cauterets. Distance : 9km, duration : 4h00, ascent : +420m, descent : -420m.

Short transfer (15min). Like a small heaven, the Marcaudau valley is one of the most beautiful valleys of the Pyrenean mountain range. The itinerary goes through the magnificient Cayan plateau, waterfalls and forests that gave the nickname of « small Canada » to this area. Arriving at the Wallon refuge, you will enjoy a view over the high border summits (Vignemale, Grande Fache, Cambalès…) which will be the final highlight of this day ! Distance : 16km, duration : 5h45, ascent : +420m, descent : -420m.

Transfer (55min). Today's goal is to discover the Gavarnie cirque from various viewpoints. Firstly you will hike through the Saugué plateau where you will discover beautiful barns and a gorgeous view over Gavarnie. This will be the opportunity to have a better understanding of how these landscapes where shaped by the glaciers that are now disappearing before our eyes... Then you will go and discover the village of Gavarnie and the heart of the cirque, its frozen waterfalls and the immensity of its walls. Distance : 14km, duration : 5h30, ascent : +450m, descent : -450m.

Short transfer (15min). Starting from Pont d'Espagne, you will cross the famous and not-to-be-missed Gaube valley. After crossing the forest along the stream, you will reach the magnificient and frozen Gaube lake. In the background, you will catch a view of the impressive north face of Vignemale, the highest summit of the French Pyrenees. Transfer to Lourdes train station in the afternoon after your hike. Distance : 5,5km, duration : 3h30, ascent : +270m, descent : -270m.

This program is an example of the itinerary we aim to adhere to. It may be necessary, if situations arise that are beyond our control, for the itinerary to be modified. Onsite, our guides are the ones who know best and they may have to adjust the itinerary depending on the weather or should the safety of the group require it.