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1 - Fly to Pau Pyrenees with Ryanair
Arrive at Pau airport to be transferred to your accommodation
in Luz Saint Sauveur. Spend the evening wandering around the
small town settling in. You can also choose to arrive by car
or train.
Day 2 - White Water Rafting
This morning you will meet up with other guests and head off
to the river for some Pyrenees white water rafting. This is
an ideal activity for beginners and youngsters. If you really
enjoy the rafting, and want more whitewater rafting thrills,
there is the possibility later in the week of trying air boating,
in which just two of you paddle a much smaller inflatable
craft.
Day 3 - Canyoning
Today is market day in Luz, so we will leave you the morning
free to explore the town at its most vibrant. In the afternoon,
we will pick you up and head off canyoning, where you will
get the opportunity to abseil off waterfalls and jump into
ice cold plunge pools. Don’t worry, we will give you
a wetsuit.
Day 4 - Swimming or Walking
Today it is up to you! Have a rest, use the local swimming
pool, go to the thermal baths, or just curl up in the sun
with a book. If you are a family which doesn’t like
to rest, we can arrange some mountain biking for you, so you
can explore the area under your own steam. There are some
great routes locally, and so much to see. Perhaps you could
go to the Ferme des Cascades, which is a local goat farm open
to visits, so you can see traditional farming methods in action
and taste its delicious cheese and honey.
Day 5 - Hike in the High Mountains
Meet up with your guide and explore the Pyrenees on foot.
There are countless possible destinations today, depending
on whether you want to reach a lofty peak, swim in emerald
mountain lakes, walk across to Spain, or go and find as many
furry marmottes and other wildlife as you can.
You may like to end the day by throwing yourself off Napoleon’s
bridge towards the bottom of the canyon, before bouncing back
up on the bungee! This may not be for everybody, but we can
help you to sort it out if you fancy. Or you could just go
up and watch!
Day 6 – A Day Off
A day for yourself today, when you may want to relax where
you’re staying or you may want more action. With horse
riding and paragliding nearby or the possibility of doing
more river activities, there’s something for everybody
and we will do our best to help you organise it.
Day 7- The Donjon des Aigles
Today is packed with variety as you head down into the Argeles
valley to swing in the trees on a really exciting ropes course.
Equipped with harness, helmet and pulley, you will swing around
the trees in a constant challenge of balance and strength.
After this, we will head up to the Donjon des Aigles where
we will see many of the vultures, eagles and other birds of
prey which are native to this region. The spectacle of immense
raptors flying past your nose is truly unforgettable and a
great finale to your week.
Day 8- Travel back to the UK
We will transfer you back to your airport for your flight
home. You ‘re likely to sleep all the way!
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Ski trips and more throughout Europe and beyond
Don’t let our name fool you: as well as Pyrenees
trips, we can take you to the Alps, South Tyrol, Dolomites,
Tatra Mountains and even further. In France, Spain,
Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Poland, Slovenia…even
Mongolia.
Downhill skiing, alpine skiing, off piste, telemark
skiing, ski tours, ski touring snowshoeing, trekking,
mountaineering, expedition training, motorcycle tours,
expedition training, walking, activity holidays, canyoning,
mountain biking, white water rafting, road touring,
cultural tours and study – chances are we have
just what you’re looking for. We can also arrange
all accommodation, from a hotel or B&B to a self-catering
apartment or gite.
Can’t see what you’re after? We’d
be happy to arrange a bespoke trip for you.
Pyrenean
Mountain Tours
2 Rectory
Cottages, Rectory Lane, Wolverton,Hants,
RG26 5RS, UK
tel and fax: (0044)(0)1635 297209, web: www.pyrenees.co.uk
(Pyrenean
Mountain Tours is a trading name of European Mountain
Holidays Ltd.)
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Adventure
holiday – what you need to bring
All of the technical equipment that you need for
this holiday is provided by Pyrenean Mountain
Tours, but you will also need to bring the following
items:
• Light walking boots
• Waterproofs
• Warm clothing
• Small rucksack
• Bathing Suit
• An old pair of trainers for the river
activities
Books
The best general guidebook for this area of the
Pyrenees is:
The Rough Guide to the Pyrenees
You can order maps and books online at: www.amazon.com.
Questions
?
Email Jessica
for help.
Mountain
Guides and Leaders
All of the activities that are included in this
holiday are led by fully qualified professionals.
Each has trained and passes a rigorous examination
process set by the relevant governing body.
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What
your Activity Holiday will Cost
Our Activity Holiday price covers all of the activities
and either accommodation in a small family hotel
or local gite:
2* Hotel Based
2 adults and 2 children: £1,900
Extra child: £ please call us
Extra Adult: £ please call us
3* Hotel Based
2 adults and 2 children: £2,200
Extra child: £ please call us
Extra Adult: £ please call us
Gite Based (self catering)
2 adults and 2 children: Starting from £1,500
depending on accommodation selected.
Extra child: £ please call us
Extra Adult: £ please call us
Departure Dates & Flight Details
This holiday is available every week of our summer
season from the 1st of July to the middle of September.
Generally it is easier if you start your holiday
on a Saturday, but this can be negotiated.
We recommend that you use the following flights:
Depart
Ryanair flight FR2356, at 13.15 from London Stansted
to Pau Pyrenees;
Return
FR2357, at 16.35 from Pau Pyrenees to London Stansted.
Ryanair flights are generally cheaper the further
in advance that you book and can be purchased
for as little as £50.00 return.
Go to www.ryanair.com
to book your flights.
Transfer Arrangements
We collect you from Pau in our own minibuses and
coaches each Saturday and Sunday for a fixed fee
of £30 per person. This service is timed
to meet the Ryanair flight from London.
If you want a transfer on another day, please
call Wendy to discuss the possibilities.
Tel: 01635 297209
Email: Pmtuk@aol.com
Transfer Time: 1 hr 45 mins.
Alternative
travel arrangements
Alternatively, if you fly to Toulouse, you can
easily get a train to Lourdes where we can pick
you up and transfer you to Luz Saint Sauveur.
It’s also possible to participate in these
holidays if you have your own car or prefer to
hire a car so you can move around independently
between activities. If you do wish to hire a car,
please contact Wendy who can help you.
What’s included in the Price
• 1 day white water rafting
• 1 day canyoning
• 1 day trekking
• Half day ropes course
• Dungeon of Eagles entry
• Equipment hire
• Guiding and leading for activities
Not Included in the Price
• Food for self caterers
• Picnics each day.
• Any extra activities you choose to do
on top of what is listed above, such as mountain
bike hire or bungee jumping.
• International travel
• Transfers
How to book your family adventure holiday
Whether you want to really go full tilt for the
adventure or are happy to take it a little easier,
this flexible, fun family holiday is a fantastic
experience for everyone. To book, simply go to
our
booking page
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Small
or large families or groups
There is usually a minimum number to reserve this holiday
of four family or group members. However if you are
fewer in number, we may already have other families
reserved for your chosen week, in which case you are
welcome to come in any size party on the same dates.
Email Wendy to discuss this.
Tailored activities for groups
If you are part of a group also interested in some of
the above activities, whether family or otherwise, we
can also tailor a programme to your needs. This can
include as many or as few of the activities mentioned
as you wish. Send Justin an email to discuss this further,
or have a look at our web page for Bespoke Groups.
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