W
alking
in the Pyrenees.
This
is a fantastic area to explore on foot with many miles of beautiful French
countryside to discover. Local walks include miles of communal forest, our local
lake with its fantastic mountain backdrop and many many quiet rural villages to
explore.
If you want something a little more challenging, head up into the
mountains and choose from a huge selection of a marked routes taking in some of
the most breathtaking scenery or sign up with a local guide for an approved
route.
The Pyrenean National Park protects more than 46,000 hectares of land on the
French side making it a fantastic unspoilt area to walk in. A rich assortment of
flora can be discovered including over 400 different species such as the
Pyrenean Violet or the Pyrenean Lily.
If you look upwards you might catch a glimpse of the Bearded Vulture or a
Royal Eagle, whereas on the ground Marmots and Isards roam free - as does the
odd bear!
There are numerous walks to discover in all of the valleys in this part of
the Pyrenees. The Ossau Valley, Aspe Valley and Cauterets Valley are but a few.
Guided Walking Holidays in
the Pyrenees.
Originally from Nantes, Xavier
discovered the Pyrenees as a child during winter and summer holidays. Having
fallen in love with these mighty mountains, he came here to finish his studies
and finally, to settle here.
Today, as mountain guide and
environmental presenter, he invites you to follow him along the mountain paths
to discover a fabulous natural environment and exceptional cultural heritage.
And if like Xavier, you have a passion for photography, he can take you into the
spectacular landscapes of our valleys at a time when the light is magical.
" For me, the photograph is a way of
prolonging the emotions and privileged moments experienced in the mountains. To
become immersed in the atmosphere of magnificent scenery, to immortalise the
expression of a wild animal, or to plunge the intimate depths of a flower - the
natural history of the Pyrenees is an inexhaustible subject".
Xavier would be delighted to guide you and
your camera along the footpaths of our valleys!
Our guide is available to guide
you on the many HRP or GR10 walks of the Pyrenees and you can even add a
stop over in one of the safe houses available.
As well as photography he can
also accompany you for a days Bird watching, animal tracking or searching for
Pyrenean Botanics.
If you would like to have a
guided walking holiday
or maybe a day in the mountains taking photos of the wildlife then our guide
Xavier is available.