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Relaxing at the Bains du Rocher after skiing in Cauterets
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David Courriades Office de Tourisme de Cauterets

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Snowshoeing in winter
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My Destination

Great snowshoeing sites

Winter travel

In the heart of the Pyrenees

With snowshoes on your feet, you can explore the dazzling snowy expanses of the Cirque de Gavarnie and the powdery plateaux of the Pont d’Espagne; venture out onto the banks of a frozen lake or onto the panoramic ridges, comfort yourself with a winter barbecue, relax in the hot Pyrenean springs bubbling in the outdoor lagoons of the Bains du Rocher and sleep in a pretty Pyrenean village. It’s the perfect way to get your fill of the mountains!

From

659 €

per person

5 days

4 nights

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The price includes

4 nights’ accommodation in a 3-star hotel, classified as a “hôtel de charme et de caractère”, with breakfasts and dinners included
4 snowshoe hikes with a mountain leader (snowshoes provided) – Star treks
Admission (2 hours) to Les Bains du Rocher spa centre

On the programme for your stay

5 days / 4 nights

Day of arrival

Arrival at the hotel

Arrive in the morning in Cauterets. You can leave your luggage at the hotel.

Snowshoe hike to the frozen lake

Meet your mountain leader at 1pm for the snowshoe hike to Lac de Gaube, the highlight of your stay in Cauterets. After an introduction to snowshoeing and walking techniques, your guide will take you off the main path to discover the waterfalls, laquets and other wonders that abound in this beautiful snow-covered forest. After a succession of short climbs and small plateaus, you will reach the frozen lake. From the lake, you can admire the north face of the Vignemale, the highest mountain in the French Pyrenees at 3,298 m. To top it all off, this route is often an opportunity to see isards at close quarters!
Difference in altitude: 200 m D+ / 200 m D-

The first day ends with dinner and an overnight stay in the hotel.

Continuation of the holiday

Snowy hikes and barbecues

Meet your mountain leader at 9am for the hike and barbecue! Initiated many years ago by Joël, this outing is first and foremost a real snowshoe hike where you will cover between 300 and 450 metres of ascent. There’s no set itinerary, so we can adapt to the snow and weather conditions as best we can: a panoramic ridge with a 360° view, a shepherd’s hut, and if it’s snowing hard, you can take refuge in the snow-covered forest. The conviviality will be at its best at the lunchtime barbecues, where your guide will prepare a fire for you and cook some delicious local meat! And as usual, you’ll be served a Pyrenean pie and a hot drink for dessert. The barbecue hike is guaranteed to leave you with good memories (and a full belly)! Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Difference in altitude: 400 m D+ / 400 m D-

Stroll and relax in the spa

Free morning: you can stroll through the village ofCauterets, discover its shops and boutiques and enjoy a moment of relaxation at the Les Bains du Rocher spa centre.

Hiking in Gavarnie

Meet your mountain leader at 12 noon and set off for the hike to Gavarnie, the must-see site in the area! Here’s a snowshoe hike to Gavarnie and its famous glacial cirque culminating at an altitude of over 3,000 metres, with one of the highest waterfalls (frozen in winter) in Europe at its heart! A true hiker’s paradise, this major site in the Pyrenees is a must-see in every season. Your guide will tell you all about the history of the site, the stories of the first Pyrenean climbers and guides to scale this colossus, the animals that live there and how to traverse the landscape in complete safety. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Difference in altitude: 350 m D+ / 350 m

Hiking and panoramic views at Hautacam

Meet your mountain guide at 10am for the hike to Hautacam. Here, it’s a rendezvous with the great white! Panoramic views from the border peaks to the nearby plain of Tarbes, wide ridges with gentle slopes, and plenty of sunshine! A mecca for pastoralists, the herds that graze here in summer maintain an open landscape overlooking the vast forests of Isaby and Gazost, also renowned for their stag bellowing. This position at the gateway to the Pyrenean mountain range means you can see many peaks, including Balaïtous, Gabizos, Ardiden, Pic du Midi, Montaigu and Léviste. Add to that a legend and a little snack, tucked away among the peaks, and you’ve got yourself one hell of an outing! End of the tour after the hike.
Difference in altitude: 350 m ascent / 350 m descent

Visit to Cauterets

You will leave your hotel after breakfast. Before you leave, take the time to stroll through Cauterets, a small mountain town that was home to Chateaubriand, Victor Hugo, Baudelaire, Debussy… Don’t miss: the Boulevard Latapie-Flurin with its succession of sculptures and monumental porches from the Belle Époque, the Casino esplanade, the Hotel 1900 and the astonishing wooden bus station.

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Julie, creator of holidays and breaks in the Hautes-Pyrénées

As an adventurer and lover of the great outdoors, I specialise in holidays that are full of emotion! Don’t hesitate to contact me to adapt this holiday. See you soon in the Hautes-Pyrénées.

Julie Richard

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Your spa centre

bubble of well-being

Les Bains du Rocher

Les Bains du Rocher welcomes you to a refined setting combining jade floors and calade walls, for a moment of well-being.

The relaxation area features indoor and outdoor hot thermal pools with massaging jets, jacuzzi, bubble beds, steam room, sauna and relaxation room.

The treatments area offers personalised services in elegant cabins, with massages, marine treatments and reflexology.

Finally, the Fitness area lets you move at your own pace, with yoga, aquagym, fitness and tailor-made coaching.

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Your accommodation

3* hotel in Cauterets

Just like homeA cocoon in Cauterets

Your hotel is located in the centre of Cauterets, a small holiday village in the Pyrenees. With their air of English “ladies”, the two sisters, Bernadette and Rose Marie, despite being natives of the area, have created an environment in this family home that reflects their image. Lace and embroidery, pink or blue bedspreads and antique knick-knacks make the place a real ‘bonbonnière‘. The bedrooms are love nests where every detail – like the lavender sachets hanging from the wardrobe door handles – imbues you with romance.

The art of entertainingCharming hotel with character

Our range of charming and characterful hotels: hotels on a human scale, in unspoilt surroundings.

You’ll be greeted as if you were friends, with a personalised welcome, meticulous decor, traditional materials, refined furnishings and colours carefully chosen to create a harmony that reveals the character of a valley or region.

DiscoverYour hotel

The hotel has 17 rooms, a restaurant, a bar and lounge area, a terrace and a garden with garden furniture.

Your “comfort” double room has a 160cm bed, a bathroom or shower, a separate toilet and modern facilities: television, telephone, mini-fridge and Wi-Fi.

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Budget

The estimated budget for this trip is €659 per person.

Included in this suggestion :

4 nights’ accommodation in a 3-star hotel, classified as a “hôtel de charme et de caractère”, on a half-board basis
4 snowshoe hikes with a mountain leader (snowshoes provided) – Star-rated hikes
1 admission (2 hours) to the Les Bains du Rocher spa centre

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Just give us a call and we’ll organise everything for you: a cosy residence at a good price, a good address for dinner, a snowshoe walk with a guide, a hot bath in the open air, a dog-sledding trip… And we’ll share our tips with you to make sure your holiday is like no other.

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