If you're an intermediate hiker seeking your next physical and technical challenge and looking for a taste of the unique Pyrenees mountains, then you've come to the right place. Exploring this beautiful region on foot is an experience like no other.
From walking through ancient gorges that have been carved by prehistoric waterways over millennia to taking in the extraordinary 360-degree views from 12th-century castles that rise out of the cliff faces, and sampling the local wine and cuisine, this tour provides the opportunity to have unique experiences that will create lasting memories.
With a home base return every evening and carrying a day pack, you will complete single-day hikes to various destinations. The two bases are Cucugnan, a charming village with a windmill still used to grind flour for the local bakery, and Puivert, a tranquil village that is home to its own medieval castle, a local brewery, and a troubadour museum showcasing the Cathar culture.
Six nights in family-run boutique accommodation
Breakfast, picnic lunch, and three-course dinners are made with fresh, hyper-local ingredients. Partial days include meals after the start of the tour and before the end of the tour.
Van transportation is included from pick-up to drop-off.
Touch history that's thousands of years old while gaining vistas of the countryside.
Learn about the terroir while sipping wines of the region.
Guests receive a self-guided training plan to prepare for the Ridges and Valleys tour.
Participants are invited to a pre-tour Zoom call to meet other guests and ask gear questions.
Guests will have time to explore a Medieval town and eat on their own at a café or restaurant
We include wine that will go well with the main course at dinner. Any alcohol or drinks requested in addition are at your own expense.
Travel insurance is required. We recommend choosing a plan that includes medical insurance.
