The Pyrenees: High Summits Edition
Unusual adventures in mountain resorts
Before you set off:
Type of route
car
2,560 kilometres
of adventure
49 days / 7 stages
of happiness
Season
All year round
General presentation
From snow-capped peaks to hidden valleys, you’ll discover breathtaking high-mountain landscapes and enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities.
Snowshoeing, skiing, paragliding, e-biking, kayaking, hiking… there’s something for everyone! Whatever the season, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy along the way. And that’s before we even mention the local cuisine — the perfect reward after a full day spent in the great outdoors!
A journey that will surprise you at every turn, and reveal the Pyrenees at their most authentic and unspoilt.
Top points of interest
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Kayaking in the Bay of Txingudi
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The adventure begins on the water, in a protected natural environment. The bay offers an accessible and relaxing experience, surrounded by marshes and birds that bring the estuary to life. Ideal for observing local wildlife while paddling.
Photo: © Hendaye Tourisme
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E-bike ride under the Starlight sky (Vall de Boí)
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A night ride designed for stargazing the Milky Way under one of the purest skies in Europe. It includes stops at viewpoints for constellation interpretation and learning to navigate by the stars, in the crystal-clear freshness of the Pyrenean night.
Photo: Sant Quirc de Durro – Òscar Rodbag – Arxiu @valldeboi.jpg
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Pic du Midi - The Complete Experience
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Cable car ascent to 2,877 m above deep valleys. Includes a panoramic lunch with views of the Vignemale, Aneto and Ordesa. In the afternoon, an astronomy session with solar observation, observatory history and a stars/nebulae workshop at nightfall from the terrace.
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Niu de l'Àliga Refuge and Astronomy
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A complete stay at 2,537 m altitude
The experience includes a guided ski outing to the summit, watching the sunset over three valleys, a mountain dinner and an astronomy session with Salvador de Cuiol Nature.
You will learn to identify constellations and the Milky Way under one of the purest skies in the Pyrenees.
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Guided tour of the Château de Montségur
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A major historical site in Ariège. Ascent on foot up the ‘pog’ to explore the ruins and relive the final siege of 1244. A steep climb, rewarded by a profound historical charge and unrivalled panoramas.
Stage descriptions
Freedom first: this route can be tailored to your wishes, with the option of selecting specific stages.
Week 1 - Hendaye -> Formigal
This opening week takes you from Hendaye to Formigal. Among the highlights: the caves of Zugarramurdi, a fascinating dive into the history and mythology of Navarre; an unforgettable evening in Pamplona discovering the region’s gastronomic heritage; and a moonlit walk through the forest of Iraty.
Points of interest
Kayaking in the Bay of Txingudi
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The adventure begins on the water, in a protected natural environment. The bay offers an accessible and relaxing experience, surrounded by marshes and birds that bring the estuary to life. Ideal for observing local wildlife while paddling.
Photo: © Hendaye Tourisme
E-bike ride through the Pyrenean forests – Irati – Abaurregaina
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After breakfast, time to discover the Pyrenean landscapes by e-bike. A sustainable and active way to explore the heart of the valley, through beech and pine forests, picturesque villages and crystal-clear rivers.”
Week 2 - Artouste -> Pic du Midi de Bigorre
A second week packed with discoveries, from Formigal to the Pic du Midi de Bigorre. From a night in an igloo to thermal baths and a snowshoe trek through the Cirque de Gavarnie, you’ll visit some of the most iconic spots and well-known resorts in the Pyrenees.
Points of interest
Pic du Midi - The Complete Experience
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The adventure begins on the water, in a protected natural environment. The bay offers an accessible and relaxing experience, surrounded by marshes and birds that bring the estuary to life. Ideal for observing local wildlife while paddling.
Photo: © Dominique Viet
Week 3 - Val Louron -> Peyragudes
A week blending nature and culture, featuring the Romanesque art of the Vall de Boí — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — skiing in Luchon-Superbagnères, and a magical night at the Refuge de l’Oule, deep in the Néouvielle massif.
Points of interest
Night e-bike ride under the Starlight sky (Vall de Boí)
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A night ride designed for stargazing the Milky Way under one of the purest skies in Europe. It includes stops at viewpoints for constellation interpretation and learning to navigate by the stars, in the crystal-clear freshness of the Pyrenean night.
Photo: © Òscar Rodbag
The Romanesque Art of Vall de Boí
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A cultural immersion into UNESCO heritage. On the programme: Sant Climent de Taüll (European icon), Santa Maria (seigneurial tower), Sant Joan de Boí (unique medieval paintings) and Erill la Vall. Roger provides the historical narrative, decoding the iconography and medieval symbolism.
Photo: © Rafel Lopez Monné
Week 4 - Bourg d'Oueil -> Port-Ainé
A week of pure adventure, with skiing at Baqueira Beret, a mushing session through the snowy forests of Le Mourtis, and a snowshoe outing tracking animal prints and signs through the quiet forests of Guzet.
Points of interest
The Eco-museum of Esterri d'Àneu
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An immersion into the traditional life of the Pallars Sobirà
The visit takes you through restored traditional houses, built in stone and wood, and displays authentic tools used by shepherds and craftsmen.
This experience sheds light on the human and cultural context linked to the transformation of these valleys.
Photo: © Julià Rocha
Week 5 - Port del Comte -> Ax-les-Thermes
This week promises a real change of scene, with a wealth of experiences on offer between Port del Comte and Ax-les-Thermes. Highlights include glamping in the high mountains, a dip in the wild thermal springs of Mérens-les-Vals, and fat-biking on snow.
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Caving at the Grotte de l'Ermite
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A guided exploration of 2 to 3 hours at Ussat-les-Bains
A sensory experience in absolute silence, discovering stalactites and stalagmites by the light of a head torch.
This adventure, both educational and safe, is supervised by the experts at Ariège Évasion.
Photo: © Stéphane Meurisse
Week 6 - Plateau de Beille -> Les Angles
Between the Plateau de Bielle and Les Angles, you’ll uncover the many treasures of Ariège before gradually making your way towards the Pyrénées-Orientales and their Mediterranean flavours, between Capcir and Cerdagne. Visiting the caves of Niaux and Lombrives, glamping under the stars and a night bivouac in the snow in winter, under the stars in summer, are all on the programme for this sixth week.
Points of interest
Guided tour of the Château de Montségur
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The historical apex of Ariège
Ascent on foot to the ‘pog’ to explore the remains and relive the final siege of 1244.
A steep climb, but amply rewarded by the historical depth of the site and unrivalled panoramas.
Photo: © Oscar Rodbag
Week 7 - Font-Romeu -> Collioure
Between Font-Romeu and Perpignan, you can visit the Vauban military fortress of Mont-Louis — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — stay in a spectacular Modernist palace, and go kayaking in the Cerbère-Banyuls marine reserve. A heady mix of activities for this final leg, taking you from the high Pyrenean summits all the way down to the Mediterranean.
Points of interest
Niu de l'Àliga Refuge and Astronomy
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A complete stay at 2,537 m altitude
The experience includes a guided ski outing to the summit, watching the sunset over three valleys, a mountain dinner and an astronomy session with Salvador de Cuiol Nature.
You will learn to identify constellations and the Milky Way under one of the purest skies in the Pyrenees.
Kayaking in the Marine Reserve
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A final excursion by sea kayak to explore the cliffs of the Côte Vermeille and the Cerbère-Banyuls Marine Nature Reserve, in the Mediterranean.
Photo: © ADT66
12 months, 2 versions: winter and 3 resorts
The route can be perfectly adapted between May and November, replacing skiing and snowshoeing with hiking itineraries, and adapting some of the complementary activities on offer. Through this itinerary, we aim to highlight a four-season Pyrenees, offering two completely different faces depending on the time of year.
En attente
En attente
Travel better, all year round
Travelling better means choosing tourism that is more respectful of the land and the people who bring it to life. Through these routes, the project invites you to slow down, to immerse yourself in the landscapes, to meet the locals and to value traditional know-how, while adopting responsible and sustainable practices.
