A horse riding holiday in the mountains of the Pyrenees is an experience that should be high on any horse-lovers’ bucketlist. It’s a unique experience in a totally unspoilt environment that is sure to leave a profound impression on you. The bond between man and beast grows strong on a multi day trek, especially when
It’s the biggest event on the cycling calendar! Watching the Tour de France ‘live’ as the professionals battle each other on the cols of the Pyrenees is an unforgettable experience! These mountains have long been the battleground for the yellow jersey and the buzz amongst the spectators on TDF day has to be experienced to
Think of a mountain refuge in the French Pyrenees and I doubt whether outstanding gastronomy is the first thing that springs to mind. However, in one exceptional refuge in the mountains of the Ariege Pyrenees in SW France, gastronomy goes hand in hand with adventure. About the Pyrenees The Pyrenees mountains which form the natural border
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”“Pain is temporary but quitting is forever.”“No pain no gain.” If you’ve ever cycled the Pyrenees cols, you’ll no doubt be able to relate to such idioms. But there are ways in which you can maximise your chances of success on the cols and, more importantly, your enjoyment on
A stay in a refuge in the Pyrenees mountains is one of those life experiences that will stay with you forever. What’s the big deal? Imagine being up in the high mountains, surrounded by breathtaking beauty with nothing but the sound of cow (and horse) bells and bird song to disturb your contemplation. It’s an
I could have done with some cycling tips to beat the heat when I first started cycling in the Pyrenees. But I learnt the hard way and it wasn’t pleasant. I remember the day vividly. It took me by surprise. I’d never known anything like it on the bike. I was convinced I was going
People have mixed thoughts on booking a guided holiday. A holiday that uses a guide will obviously be more expensive than going self-guided, so what are the benefits? The time factor Anybody that has planned their own overseas adventure holiday, myself included, knows just how time-consuming it is researching a potential adventure holiday destination. There
If you are new to snowshoeing you probably don’t know what to expect. But don’t worry. Thanks to our years of snowshoeing experience we have tons of snowshoeing advice we can share with you. If you’re booked onto one of our snowshoeing holidays we’ll have already recommended that you digest our ultimate snowshoeing kitlist so