Snowshoeing holiday in the French Pyrenees
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
Snowshoeing is the perfect antidote to the commercial tourism of downhill skiing. You may need to use a bit more leg power for the uphills, but on a snowshoeing trip there is no need for ugly ski lifts or bull-dozed tracks, noisy queues and crowded cafes. We like to keep our groups small (max. 8 guests) to reduce our impact on the environment, avoid the coach party sensation of package holidays and maximise our chance of seeing the elusive wildlife. Discover the totally unspoilt wilderness of the Winter mountains, leaving literally no trace behind you other than your tracks in the snow, and perhaps a few baguette crumbs for the birds!
Our 3* accommodation is a traditional 18th century village house, which we have lovingly restored to include plenty of insulation, a modern heating system, water-saving toilet flushes and low-energy light bulbs, plus we recycle over half of our household rubbish.
We encourage our guests to reduce their carbon footprint by travelling to the Pyrenees by train. It is straightforward to get to Bareges on public transport, and during your stay we provide group mini-bus transfers, or use the local ski bus, so there is no need for a car.
Community
We are a family-run company, based in a small, mountain village, where we are year-round residents running a French-registered business. We support the local economy, using the village shops and services, and encouraging our guests to eat and drink at the local restaurants. Our French-style cuisine includes specialities of the region, all produced in the area (our own valley where possible): Bareges-Gavarnie lamb, dry-cured saucisson and country ham from our neighbour – the butcher, Tourmalet honey, hand-made brebis (sheep) cheeses, duck and wines from the SW of France.
We feel very much part of the community, and are proud to have been welcomed by the local people, whom we support whole-heartedly. Their customs have become our own, and during your stay, you will discover the history, language, culture and traditions of the valley, as well as learning about the mountain geology, geography, flora and fauna of this delicate environment.
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