Alpine and Pyrenean Walking Holidays
We have been visiting our favorite areas of the Swiss and French Alps and the French and Spanish Pyrenees for years now and have discovered some great areas with everything you need for a gentle or serious mountain walking experience; fantastic views, good restaurants, bars and accommodation, varied and interesting mountain trails and a wealth of cultural and culinary experiences to be had.
We run trips throughout the year so give us a call to discuss your requirements.

Our centre in the Pyrenees is called Mas Forge. This is an old converted iron forge set in its own pretty grounds with stunning views of the Canigou Massif opposite. 
We provide the meals which are of high quality, homemade and wholesome with much of the produce being bought in the local market.
The meals consist of breakfast, packed lunches and in the evening a three course meal. In the summer months there is also a small outside swimming pool and in the evening relax in our own lounge/bar and reflect on the day’s experiences. 

An itinerary for a long weekend might look something like one of these;

Itinerary 1: Short Break- Mixed Cultural and Walking Holiday

Day 1
Morning: Gentle ridge walk to the ancient fortified town of Villefranche.
Afternoon: Return to centre and learn to cook a local dish.
Evening:  Enjoy the efforts of the afternoon.
Day 2
Morning: A walk up the Caranca Gorge, this involves cableways and 
suspension bridges, towering limestone cliffs and tumbling streams and
waterfalls, a dramatic 5 hour gorge walk which you will never forget.
Afternoon: Relax in the thermal baths.
Evening: Local wine and cheese tasting session.
Day 3
Full day walk in the mountains taking in the wonderful flora and fauna or a
winter walk on snow shoes following trails through snow covered forests.
(depending on season).

Itinerary 2 : Week long Walking Holiday

Day 1
Walk in local area introducing you to this wonderful region, the centre Mas
Forge has wonderful views of Mt Canigou and the first day involves walking
on the lower slopes of this magnificent mountain (2,800m)(4 hours)
Day 2  
Old village of Py – Col de Jou –Mas Forge.  An easy traverse around the
mountain and through forests, wonderful views, trees and flowers. (4 hours)
Day 3
Summit of Tres Estelles, a beautiful local 2,600m peak.  This is an easy
summit to gain and the itinerary is varied with flower covered slopes, pine
forests and  offers spectacular views of surrounding mountains. (6 hours) 
Day 4
A free day, choose how you want to spend it- a walk on your own, sight seeing
or simply relax at Mas Forge.
Day 5
A walk up the Caranca Gorge, this involves cableways and  suspension  
bridges, towering limestone cliffs and tumbling streams and waterfalls, a
dramatic 5 hour gorge walk which you will never forget.
Day 6 
A tour of Pic Carlit (2921m) A beautiful circuit involving many lakes and
woods. It can be extended to the summit which involves easy scrambling.
(6 hours).