Choosing the right hike

Trips that suit your desires

Because we love our beautiful Pyrenees, we have been walking them for many years with passion! This is why we are able to offer you a holiday that meets your expectations...

On foot, by bike...
On your own or with one of our guides...
With or without the transport of your luggage...
Beginner or experienced walker...

At Respyrénées, we are flexible and adaptable!

We explain everything here ⬇

Self-guided walking tours

You travel with whoever you want, whenever you want and we take care of the organisation! With the help of maps, GPS tracks and a topo-guide provided before your departure, you will walk routes without the need for a guide.

You are free to choose a departure date and walk at your own pace without the constraints of a group. We take care of booking your accommodation, luggage transport and any transfers you may need. You can hike the whole of your itinerary with a light bag, according to your wishes and in complete autonomy!

Self-guided cycling tours

The principle is the same as the self-guided walking tours, but with the added bonus of cycling!

We take care of booking your bike (mountain bike, hydrid bike, road bike, e-bike...) as well as the essential accessories (helmets, panniers, etc...) and have them delivered to your first accommodation.

You can also choose to ride your own bike.

Guided walking and cycling tours

With a walking pace and a rhythm adapted to the group, you will enjoy walking in the middle of nature!

In groups of 4 to 14 people, you will be guided by a Pyrenean Mountain guide, a specialist in the area you are visiting.

He will take care to help you discover the places and landscapes visited in a friendly atmosphere by sharing his passion and his knowledge of the natural, cultural and historical heritage... The organization of the trip is also provided, including the booking of accommodation, meals and luggage transport.

Levels of difficulty

Gentle hike

Beginner hiker, in quite good physical condition. An average of 3 to 5 hours of walking per day, with little change in altitude, on very easy paths and tracks.

Quite easy level

Occasional walker in good physical condition. An average of 5h-6h per day, with an average difference in altitude of 400m-700m, on easy paths and tracks.

Medium level

Regular walker, in good physical condition with experience of mountain walking. The average daily walking time is 6h-7h, with an average difference in altitude of 700m-1000m, on quite easy trails, with some minor technical difficulties.

Moderate level

Trained walker in very good physical condition with good experience of mountain walking. Average hike of 7h-8h per day, altitude difference of 1000m-1300m on average, on accessible trails but also on rough terrain (scree ...), and sometimes unmarked itineraries.

Sustained level

Experienced hiker, in excellent physical condition with a solid experience of mountain walking. Average hike of 8h-9h per day, altitude difference of 1300m-1600m on average, on mostly technical trails and rough and often unmarked terrain (scree...)

Luggage transport

For the itinerant trips including luggage transport, you walk with just your personal belongings for the day, your picnic and sufficient water.

Your luggage is transported by vehicle between the accommodations. You can also opt for a version without luggage transport, in which case you will carry all your belongings from one stage to another.

The accommodation

In order to meet all your expectations, we offer stays with different types of accommodation.

Depending on the trip selected and the level of comfort (in shared dormitory or private room), you can sleep in a refuge, a gîte, a bed and breakfast, a hotel from * to **** (with swimming pool or spa in some hotels)...

Type of stay

Center-based tours: day hikes and return to the same accommodation each evening.

Semi-itinerant or itinerant tours: tours with several accommodations, most often itinerant with a different night stop-over every evening.

How to choose your hike