The trip

LEVEL ***

Elevation: +/- 700m approximately per day.
Walking time: 5 to 6 hours per day.
Type of trek: this tour is on stony mountain paths with some off-trail sections at an average altitude of between 1350 and 2850m.

GUIDING

Number in a group between 6 and 14 people supervised by a qualified professional mountain leader.

ACCOMMODATION

6 nights in dormitory in refuges 
All accommodation offer hot showers (included in the tour price)

YOUR BACKPACK FOR THE NIGHT WITHOUT YOUR BAGGAGE

For the night without your baggage at the accommodation (you will get it back the night after), here are the things to add to your backpack (about 2 kilos are enough!):
- small toilet bag
- sleeping bag liner sheet
- change of clothes (bare necessities!)

MEALS

Breakfast and dinner are provided in each accommodation.
Picnics are included and are carefully prepared daily by your mountain leader, comprising a variety of healthy salads and local products.

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

Meeting point Sunday at 12:00pm in Espot, Spain.                                                                       Optional return minibus transfer organised by Altitude Mont Blanc, supplement 55€ per person to be booked on reservation. Meet at 9:30am infront of Saint Gaudens train station. Transfer 2 hours.

BY TRAIN / BUS
Inbound: departure from Paris-Gare de Lyon by TGV the day before at 2:03pm arrival in Toulouse at 6:37pm (supplementary night in Toulouse). Then train to St Gaudens at 8:31am arrive at 9:37am.
Night bus: departure from Paris Bercy Gare at 10:12pm to St Gaudens at 8:29am .
www.oui.sncf
Times given are indicative and should be verified at a train station or on the SNCF website.

BY CAR      
Take the motorway to Toulouse, follow the A64 to St Gaudens.                                                    Then follow N125 /N230 to Viella in Spain, Baqueira and continue to Espot (approx 2 hours drive).

CAR-SHARING                                                                                                                                Get in touch with people to share a lift! Here are some website recommendations:   www.blablacar.fr www.covoiturage-libre.fr www.laroueverte.com www.roulezmalin.com

End point Saturday at 2:00pm in Espot. Transfer to St. Gaudens possible with your booking.

RETURN TO DEPARTURE POINT

At the end of the tour the way back to the departure point in Montroc-le-Planet is easy via bus.

ACCOMMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER

By request we can book a bedroom for you before and/or after your trek.

Toulouse:
Maison à Anjali: Charming small hotel (double bed): from 62€ per person B&B.
www.anjalichambrehote.com
Youth Hostel (dormitory): from 30€ per person
www.lapetiteaubergedesaintsernin.com
Hotel l’Ours Blanc Centre: from 58€ per person B&B.
www.centre.hotel-oursblanc.com/

INSURANCE

In accordance with regulations, we are covered by Professional Liability Insurance. In no case can we be responsible for your own Personal Liability. If you chose to take out repatriation insurance with EUROP ASSISTANCE whom we propose, Altitude Mont Blanc will only serve as an intermediary between the client and the insurer. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for compliance with the reporting procedures of any incident.

Before making any decision, contact EUROP ASSISTANCE.

CONTACT US

If you are late please contact the agency as soon as possible: +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07

Equipment & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Clothing

• Walking trousers
• Shorts (Bikini/swimsuit, just in case!)
• Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
• Breathable or merino wool leggings
• Fleece or jumper
• Wind stopper or Gore-Tex jacket
• Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Gore-Tex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover
• Pair of gloves and a warm hat
• Sun hat or baseball cap
• Walking socks (1 pair per day)
• Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in
• 1 change of clothes for the evening
• A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening

Other Equipment

• Toilet bag
• Quick drying towel
• Sunglasses and sun cream
• Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
• Knife, fork and spoon
• Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches
• Plastic cup for coffee
• Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
• Survival blanket
• Head torch or hand torch
• Sleeping bag liner sheet and pillowcase (blankets provided at accommodation)
• Two adjustable walking poles (highly recommended)
• Identity card or passport

BACKPACK

Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.

BAGGAGE TRANSPORT

Your baggage will be transported daily (except Day 5) between accommodation by our logistics vehicle. You are allowed 1 soft, sports type bag with all your possessions inside, no heavier than 12kg. Your bag has to be carried everyday by the driver, where access is not always easy, please think of their backs! Baggage which is too big and too heavy won't be accepted by the drivers!

If you wish to prolong your holiday, we can safely hold another bag for you which you may leave with us at the departure point and it will be deposited at the end point with your other baggage.