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Walking Holidays in the Pyrenees
Wilderness
High Alpine Terrain
We believe the wilder character of the Pyrenees gives you the opportunity to experience one of Europe's last great wilderness areas. The walking options are superb and hill walkers with a passion for high mountain terrain are sure to feel at home here.
Routes vary from rambles across grassy pastures and plateaus, to high trails, which wend their way through the peaks of the frontier ridge. Old trading, pilgrim and smuggling routes thread the mountain cols, whilst the wonderfully exposed 'fajas' of the Ordesa canyon are the ultimate in high level exhilaration.
Organised Walks in the Pyrenees
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Organised Walks
In each of our resorts, Luz-St-Sauveur and Panticosa, we offer two spectacular walks five days a week (not Wednesday or Saturday).
One walk would take place at medium level, whilst the other would be a more challenging route at high level.
These walks are free of charge and completely optional. If they interest you, simply drop into Office Hour to sign up for the next day's itinerary. Walks set off after breakfast. We usually take a packed lunch and return to the village late afternoon, depending on the length and location of the walk.-
Spectacular Scenery
Expect lowland and upland meadows, woodland trails, riverside tracks and sleepy hamlets, all with the spectacular massifs towering high above. Waymarking is good and navigating is generally easy.
Be Independent
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The advice and guidance of our Walk Organisers is available each evening at Office Hour. We have documented over 20 walks and Route Laminates of these are available to anyone wanting to go out independently .
Other Alpine Pursuits
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A host of other mountain pursuits, which we can help you partake in.
See Other Alpine Pursuits
Together Luz and Panticosa are superb springboards for two of the three National Parks in the Pyrenees with their numerous trails, magnificent scenery and mountain huts.
The Pyrenees National Park protects a band of high mountains stretching from the Col de Laraille in the west to the edge of the Néouvielle Lakes in the east. It contains more than 100 mountain lakes and some of the great Pyrenean jewels, such as the Pic du Midi d'Ossau, Balaïtous, Vignemale and the renowned cirques of Gavarnie and Troumouse - valley heads bounded by awesome and sheer walls of curving rock.
The Ordesa & Monte Perdido National Park is best accessed from Panticosa. It is situated high on the Spanish side and is surely one of Europe's hidden treasures. With its breathtaking canyons, glorious peaks, abundant flora and fauna, you will find stunning natural beauty and supreme tranquility on any of its many walking trails. It is unquestionably one of the most scenically dramatic parks in Europe and in 1997 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Famous Routes
Three world-renowned long distance walks negotiate this part of the Pyrenees and during your stay you join certain sections of them. The GR10 is a formidable two month coast to coast route stretching the entire length of the French side. People staying in Luz will come across its red and white markers whilst out on the hill.
The GR11 is Spain's answer to the GR10 and tackles the wilder and more remote back country of the Spanish side. It is tougher than its French counterpart. From our base in Panticosa, many of our Organised Walks will feature sections of the GR11, which boast some of the best scenery in the Spanish Pyrenees..
The mediaeval pilgrimage routes of the Camino de Santiago converge on the cathedral in Santiago de Compostella in north west Spain. Many of these traverse mountain cols in the Pyrenees. One route crosses the border near our base in Panticosa. Some of our Panticosa-based itineraries will include sections of this historic mountain trail.
Being Independent
People who prefer to be independent can browse through our Ideas & Information Files. These will provide you with invaluable information concerning walking itineraries, places of interest and other possible activities.
In addition, we will lend you Route Laminates that correspond to each of these proposals. This is a laminated A5 version of your chosen itinerary. It contains the relevant section of map and other useful details to help you on your way.
Office Hour is ideal for meeting like-minded people in a sociable atmosphere and this often has positive repercussions. Often people team up for a day out as a result of dropping in.
Ultimately, you do exactly as you please, we are available to help, but careful not to interfere. If you prefer to organise your days independently, we will leave you to your own devices. Itinerary ideas and information are always at hand at Office Hour.
- Self Guiding for Independent Walking
Extensive information and excellent material is available to all our guests
so that people who prefer to walk independently can benefit from our unrivalled local knowledge. - Organised Walking Holidays
Five days a week (not Wednesday or Saturday), our staff offer two stunning walks
one more demanding than the other. - High & Moderate Level Walking Holidays
Spectacular all day itineraries in the valleys and on the peaks in the world's most unique mountain range.
Five days a week - Panticosa ~ Valle de Tena, Aragon, Spain.
Collett's is Bonded with ABTA and AITO
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Collett's is a regulated, independent holiday specialist committed to the highest levels of personal care and attention to detail. Abroad, we respect the people, character and local customs of our featured destinations. We are a member of the Association of Independent Tour Operators abiding to its Quality Charter and encouraging high standards of quality and service. Finally, Collett's is bonded through ABTA and guarantees the protection of all holiday payments. Collett's Ltd. is registered in England No. 3467538 @ Lake House, Market Hill, Royston, Herts, SG8 9GN Directors: N.R.Baron, T.J.E Collett & P.Melia.
