Bivouac and Astronomy Pyrenees
Tent pitched at the foot of the Pyrenees, night under the stars of Arreau.
Duration
3 days
From
€480/pers.
Ideal seasons
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Style
Guided tour
Comfort
rustique
Travelers
Solo, Couple, With friends
The spirit of travel
A few days to gain altitude, walk at a good pace and taste the magic of bivouacking in the Pyrénées.
Departing from Arreau, Captain Guillaume takes you on beautiful mountain trails, between valleys, summer pastures and panoramic ridges.
Each day is an invitation to slow down, to enjoy the scenery, then to reach a carefully chosen spot to pitch your tent and savor an evening outdoors.
A stay to discover summer bivouacking in the spirit we love: mountains, simplicity, sharing and that little sense of freedom that comes when the sun sets over the peaks.
🌱 This trip has a reduced carbon footprint. By choosing it, you support sustainable tourism, respectful of nature, territories and the local economy — a simple and committed approach, driven by the human and professional approach of our agency.
Highlights
The adventure region
Pyrenees
Frontière naturelle entre la France et l’Espagne, les Pyrénées forment une chaîne de montagnes authentique et préservée, loin de l’agitation des grandes destinations.
Discover Pyrénées →Day-by-day itinerary
Panoramic hike and first night under the stars
In early afternoon, you set off on a beautiful panoramic hike with the legendary Pic du Midi de Bigorre in your sights. The trail gradually leads you to a carefully chosen clearing, where we will set up our bivouac for the night.
Once camp is established, it's time for the evening outdoors. After some shared grilled food in a friendly atmosphere, your guide invites you to look up at the sky. As night falls, depending on conditions and the group's wishes, there will be a short night walk or a first observation of the sky using several instruments. A wonderful introduction, between mountains, silence and first stars.
Elevation gain 200 m / Elevation loss 600 m — approximately 4 hours of hiking
Sunrise, hiking and new starry evening
For those with the energy, the day can start early, with the possibility of admiring the sunrise from one of the beautiful viewpoints surrounding the bivouac. A suspended moment, to watch the mountain slowly awaken.
Back at camp, breakfast is taken facing the peaks. Then comes the time to dismantle the bivouac, reorganize the backpacks and check that we leave no trace of our passage. Once ready, we set off for a new day of hiking, between mountain trails, vast landscapes and Pyrenean light.
Arrival at the lodge at the end of the day allows you to catch your breath, enjoy a well-deserved shower and savor the meal prepared by your hosts. But the adventure is not quite over: after dinner, a new night outing may be proposed to contemplate the starry mountain sky again, depending on each person's energy and desire.
Night outing adapted to the group's fitness level and conditions.
Elevation gain 500 m / Elevation loss 800 m — approximately 6 hours of hiking for the day
Head Still in the Stars
Upon waking, there's a good chance you'll still have stars in your eyes. After breakfast, it's time to leave the cottage and set off on one final hike.
This last outing takes us to a clear viewpoint, ideal for extending the experience with solar observation if conditions permit. One final moment between sky and mountain, to close this astro stay beautifully, with a bit more light, altitude and contemplation.
Hiking and observation: 5 km — D+/- 400 m — approximately 3 hours
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Price per person
Indicative price per person, based on double room. Each trip is customized according to your preferences.
This trip can be tailored to your preferences
This itinerary provides an excellent foundation for discovery, but it can be fully customized. Our local advisors build each trip tailored to your budget, dates and preferences.
Not included
- Transport to the meeting point, train to Lannemezan station then bus 963 (Arreau)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Everything that is not explicitly mentioned as included
Included
- The guide's services and supervision
- Accommodation in bivouac, shared tent, mattresses provided
- Kitchen equipment
- The meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Transfers in mini-bus from/to Arreau
Practical Information
Registration is considered firm and final after payment of a deposit of 30% of the total price and acceptance of the specific terms of sale.
The balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the departure date.
See our specific terms of sale for full details.
In the event of cancellation by the traveller, the following fees apply:
- Plus de 60 jours avant le départ : 40 % du prix total (acompte retenu)
- Entre 60 et 30 jours avant le départ : 50 % du prix total
- Moins de 30 jours avant le départ : 100 % du prix total
We strongly recommend taking out cancellation insurance. See our specific terms of sale for full details.
Our adventures take place in France: a valid national identity card (or passport) is all you need. No visa or entry formalities required, and no mandatory vaccinations.
Keep an identity document with you during your stay. Travelers coming from abroad should check their entry requirements for France with the authorities of their country of residence.
Our micro-adventures take place in France. Liability insurance and mountain rescue and assistance coverage are highly recommended — they are often already included with a bank card, a FFME / FFCAM membership, or your home insurance.
For fixed-date group departures, consider cancellation insurance. If in doubt, your Captain will guide you toward the coverage best suited to your activity (hiking, bivouacking, climbing, ski touring, etc.).
Required level
- Physical effort: medium (trek backpack of 12 to 15 kg)
- Technical requirements: Good physical condition
- Accessibility: From 16 years old if accompanied by an adult
Accommodation
Bivouac:
one night in a tent or under the stars!
Guesthouse or barn
depending on weather conditions
- Departure confirmation: at the latest 7 days before the trip date
- Confirmed departure: from 4 registrations
- Sales closing: up to 3 days before departure, subject to availability
- Meeting at 1:30 PM in Arreau, end of weekend at 3:00 PM
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For a quality custom trip, budget between €200 and €400 per day and per person, including accommodation, meals, internal transfers and activities. Paris is noticeably more expensive than the provinces. Our detailed quote allows you to adjust each item according to your preferences and comfort level.
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Let's talk about your adventure — Pyrenees
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