High Level Pyrenees Snowshoe Hol

High Level Pyrenees Snowshoe Hol Overview

Superb snowshoeing winter activity holiday in France and Spain

Our snowshoeing holiday in the Pyrenees begins with 2 days of introductory snowshoe walking and safety training from our hotel in the beautiful spa town of Luchon. Now fully accustomed to our winter footwear, we drive into the Val d'Aran, Spain, from where we begin our 3-day expedition at the eastern end of the Aigues Tortes National Park, a veritable wonderland of steep cols and frozen lakes, surrounded by jagged white peaks. With the exception of the odd skiing or snowshoeing party, we can expect to have this Pyrenean playground all to ourselves! We stay both nights at the stunningly located Ventosa Refuge (2220m), with the chance, en route, to make an optional ascent of the 2833m peak, Montardo! This part of the holiday will include a couple of fantastic but long and testing days.  We round off our expedition in true Spanish style at a traditional tapas restaurant before returning to Luchon and the comfort and fine food of our rustic French hotel. A free day allows us the opportunity to take it easy or to try another optional winter activity - such as skiing at nearby Superbagneres.