On the Famed Long-distance GR10 Trail
Hiking the French Pyrenees
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Overview
The GR10, running the length of the French Pyrenees, is one of Europe's classic hiking trails. Our journey celebrates the most spectacular sections as we follow a high route to wild glacial cirques, mighty waterfalls, and crystalline lakes. Grande Randonée (GR) stands for “great walk” in French and our hikes are moderate to challenging, yet well rewarded as they bring us to destinations like the Cirque de Gavarnie, a World Heritage Site with 4,000-foot-high walls. One of our hikes starts at the Pont d'Espagne, once an important trading route to Spain, where the rivers still demarcate the grazing territory between French and Spanish farmers. We'll visit classic villages and stay in family-run mountain hotels along the way.
Arrive: Pau, France
Depart: Pau, France
Highlights
- Follow the famed GR10 across the high trails of France's Pyrenees National Park
- Hike below the towering rock faces of the Cirque de Gavarnie, a World Heritage Site
- Enjoy the special culture of the Pyrenees, with its blend of Spanish and French influences
- Stay in family-run inns and hotels in charming mountain villages
Itinerary
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From Arreau, a slate-roofed village in the Hautes-Pyrenees, we hike among the classic mountain villages of the Vallée d'Aure, where medieval churches were built for Christian pilgrims who crossed this valley en route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
In the magnificent Réserve Naturelle de Néouvielle, our hike follows the GR10 up to the Col de Madamete. From Chapelle de Héas, a pilgrimage site, we hike toward the Cirque de Troumouse, a vast and airy glacial cirque with huge vertical walls and jewel-blue tarns. It is a magnificent visual feast.
The towering Cirque de Gavarnie is one of the world's best examples of a glacial cirque, surrounded by perpendicular cliffs rising more than 4,000 feet from the valley floor. Forming the frontier with Spain, the crowning ridge includes 10,000-foot peaks and a famous waterfall, the Grande Cascade, with a near-vertical drop of over 1,000 feet. Starting from the mountain village of Gavarnie, we hike to the Plateau de Pailha and onward to the foot of the Grande Cascade. Our next day's hike is challenging (and optional) and brings us to the Brèche de Roland, a dramatic 100-foot-wide breach in the cirque wall that offers a fabulous view into Spain's Ordesa Canyon.
We hike through pine forests to Lac de Gaube at the foot of Mt. Vignemale, then descend by cable car to a trail along the Mercadau River, passing waterfalls as we head to Cauterets, famed as a thermal hot springs town since Roman times. Hiking from the Pont d'Espagne (Spanish Bridge), we ascend the Mercadau Valley on the French-Spanish border, with lunch at the Refuge Wallon, set at the entrance to an idyllic glacial cirque. Depart on Day 9 via Pau.
Dates & Pricing
Payment & Cancel Schedule
$600 due at time of reservation
90 days prior to departure: Balance
Cancellation & Transfer Schedule
Up to 91 days prior to departure: No Charge!
61-90 days prior to departure: 25% of trip cost
46-60 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost
45 days or less: 100% of trip cost
Included
- Expert leadership of a Wilderness Travel Trip Leader and local guides
- Accommodations in charming inns and hotels
- All meals included except 1 dinner as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- A glass of wine or beer with dinner
- All ground transportation and baggage handling from meeting until departure
- All activities as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
Not Included
- Travel to and from the arrival and departure location as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- Additional hotel nights outside the trip's scheduled dates
- Optional gratuities to Trip Leaders or staff
- Optional travel insurance
- Other expenses of a personal nature (some alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)
Accommodations
Listed below are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
Hotel Angleterre
Days 1-2 (2 nights)
Situated in the heart of Arreau stands the family-owned Hotel Angleterre. This charming hotel was a former coaching inn from the 18th century and offers clean guest rooms with lovely views over the gardens and town, and a wonderful restaurant serving locally sourced dishes. There is a nice swimming pool with panoramas of the mountains if you want to relax after a day's hike, and the hotel is a short walk to the town's main square if you wish to explore the quaint mountain town.
La Grange aux Marmottes
Days 3-4 (2 nights)
This cozy hotel (just 15 rooms) is an ideal mountain retreat, located in the lovely rural setting of Viscos, a remote village of stone houses with slate roofs set on a hillside in the Le-Pays-Toy valley. The outdoor swimming pool and terrace offer breathtaking views of the mountains and the on-site restaurant is excellent and serves wonderful Pyrenean dishes. The staff is efficient, friendly, and helpful.
Grand Hotel Vignemale
Days 5-6 (2 nights)
Set at the end of the village, this hotel offers fabulous views of the Cirque de Gavarnie and its stunning waterfall. Some of the rooms are a bit dated, but the beds are comfortable and the wonderful location and friendly staff more than make up for it.
Hotel Lion d'Or
Days 7-8 (2 nights)
You'll receive a warm and friendly welcome at this family-run hotel. It's been around since 1840, and lovingly and beautifully maintained, succeeding in preserving its old world charm with modern comforts. Guest rooms are clean and comfortable, and nicely furnished with antiques. The hotel's lovely courtyard patio (with its resident tortoises!) is a wonderful spot to kick back and relax.1/4
Trip Leaders
Céline Brossard
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Julien Johnston
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This trip is rated Level 4+, Moderate/Strenuous, according to our trip grading system. You will need to be comfortable hiking 11 miles a day, being on your feet for up to 8 hours a day, and hiking on uneven surfaces with long descents that can be hard on the knees. While no climbing or mountaineering experience is necessary, all trip members should have ample hiking experience and be able to keep up with the group, as with the exception of one day, there are no alternative hiking options available. Trail conditions, weather, and the group's level of fitness can affect hiking times and pacing.
Average Hiking Day
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Average Hiking Day
- 7 miles
- 5-6 hours
- 1,700 feet gain/loss
- Altitudes range from 6,000-8,700 feet
- Day 3: 11 miles, 7-8 hours, 1,550 feet gain, and 3,700 feet loss
While the Pyrenees are not exceptionally high in altitude, they are steep and rugged. Trails can be uneven, with large rocks or loose scree, so participants must have good balance and be confident on their feet. Hiking poles are highly recommended. No climbing or mountaineering experience is necessary, but this trip is aimed for those who have at least some experience mountain hiking. There is an optional hike on Day 6 (the Breche de Roland hike) that requires crampons (which will be provided for you) and will include additional local guides. Please note that this hike is very exposed, is only possible in good weather conditions, and is considered a “Level 5.”
Temperatures during the day will likely be in the high 70s°F. At night, they will drop quite a bit, depending on the altitude. Mountain weather can be fickle, and it can range from blue skies with temperatures in the 80s°F to cloudy, wet, and cold days on which rain gear and warm garments are necessary. There is a chance that we will need to choose alternate routes if weather conditions are poor, and we recommend bringing gaiters, especially for any travelers intending on participating in the Breche du Roland hike.
Our accommodations are in small family-run hotels with private bathrooms. They have been chosen for their ambiance and history as much as possible and are delightful for the local color and dining that they offer. While they are well-located, clean, and comfortable, they are rustic and can be more basic due to their remote location. Since they are often in historic buildings, the rooms are not always of uniform or international size. Our leaders do their best to assign rooms in a fair way so that all participants experience an equal advantage throughout the trip as a whole. Single rooms can be requested but are not always available, due to the limited space in the hotels. If you prefer a single room, please make your request as early as possible.
We'll fuel our hikes with hearty Pyrenean cuisine. Our lunches will most often be packed lunches, with a few taken in mountain refuges. Most evenings we have dinner at our hotel. Please note that in Europe, the dinner hour is considerably later than what it is in the US. We do our best to secure early reservations for our groups, but most often the evening meal will be at 7:30 pm.
Our bus will transport the group's luggage, so you only need to carry a daypack for items you need during the day (rain gear, sweater, camera, water bottle, etc.). Trip members are always free to skip a day's hike and travel to the next destination in the support vehicle (or remain at the hotel if we are not transferring that day).
Client Testimonials
"The hike to the Breche de Roland was one of the best I’ve ever done!"
Keith R.
New Orleans, LA
"I usually don’t repeat a trip but this trip I would enjoy doing again. So well organized, great itinerary, beautiful hikes every day. The landscapes were breathtaking. I now understand why the French Pyrenees trip is sold out every year. My favorite WT trip thus far."
Leela H.
Woodstock, NY
"The French Pyrenees are spectacular. I have been in the Alps and the Himalayas, and these mountains top the list. The trip was very well designed and executed—wonderful, small hotels in picturesque hamlets, great food and challenging hikes. WT should consider offering it more often!"
Lucy H.
Sunset Valley, TX
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With more than 200 different adventures to choose from, we want to help you find the trip that’s right for you. Our Trip Level system ranks each trip in two ways: a number rating from 1 to 6 according to the activity, and general travel rigors. 1 is the easiest and 6+ the most difficult—see descriptions below for explanations of each number. A plus (+) sign means the trip is a bit more strenuous than other trips of that level. The detailed explanation of each trip—below the bar with the number rating—is perhaps more important, specifying activities, altitudes, hiking, and travel conditions. The Detailed Itinerary, available by download or mail, gives further information. Our Area Managers can also answer questions and guide you to the trip that best suits your interests.
Level 1 – Easiest
Non-camping journeys, optional walks, little elevation gain or loss.
Level 2 – Easy to Moderate
Hotel nights and/or safari-style camping, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities are sometimes included, such as optional sea kayaking.
Level 3 – Moderate
Half- to full-day hikes (3-6 hours) over rolling countryside on most days, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based walking tours are in this category, as are our snorkeling adventures.
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- Some trips with minimal hiking but rugged travel conditions or long drives, such as Tribal Ghana, Togo & Benin, are Trip Level 3.
Level 4 – Moderate to Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-6 hours), mountainous terrain, significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down as much as 3,000 feet) on many days. Altitudes no greater than about 10,000 feet.
Level 5 – Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Trips with hiking at average altitudes of 10,000 to 12,000 feet are in this category.
Level 6 – Very Strenuous
Full-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.
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See our website for details: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildernesstravel.com\/insurance\">www.wildernesstravel.com\/insurance<\/a><\/p>","System_Make_it_Your_Trip":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-03-29T11:44:18 --><p>The prices above are for the ready-to-book adventure outlined in this Detailed Itinerary, a popular option that has been handcrafted by our Area Specialists to include the best of every destination. While many travelers choose to book this tour as is, our Area Specialists are also happy to work with you to customize this Private Journey to suit your specific interests and style of travel. We can arrange for longer or shorter stays, offer hotel upgrades (see below for sample costs), or add an extension to additional places of interest. We can even add special activities or customize excursions depending on your interests. We invite you to contact us to discuss your options!<\/p>","System_Signing_up_for_a_Trip":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-03-29T11:44:42 --><p>Early reservations are recommended since accommodations often sell out far in advance. Please call 1-800-368-2794 and ask for our [Africa Manager] or email us at [africa@ wildernesstravel.com] with any questions that you may have about this trip. To reserve your Private Journey, we will need to know your preferred dates of travel. We will then check availability and send you a proposed itinerary with exact pricing for your adventure. We can typically hold a provisional booking for one week. At that time, we must collect your initial deposit or accommodations will be released. We accept Visa, Mastercard, or American Express card. Upon receipt of your deposit, we will send you a Welcome Packet that includes a letter of confirmation, Detailed Itinerary, Trip Application, Medical Form, and Pre-Departure Information Booklet with information to help you prepare for your adventure. Please see our Cancellations and Transfer Fee Schedule for specific payment information.<\/p>","System_Trip_Leaders":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-02-13T09:24:57 --><p>Wilderness Travel Trip Leaders have a passion and a joy for creating an unforgettable journey. We are extremely proud of them and the incredible travel experiences they make possible. The Trip Leader for each departure is listed on the "Dates & Prices" tab on our Pilgrim's Way webpage:<\/p>"},"terms":{"PaymentSchedule":"<meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/><body><p>$600 due at time of reservation <br \/>90 days prior to departure: Balance<\/p><\/body>","CancelSchedule":"<p>Up to 91 days prior to departure: No Charge!<br>61-90 days prior to departure: 25% of trip cost<br>46-60 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost<br>45 days or less: 100% of trip cost<br><\/p>"}}