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              WALKING IN THE MIDI                           PYRENEES 

All inclusive 7 nights walking  holiday in the Midi Pyrenees. Very good, comfortable accommodation and facilities based in the Ariegé.  £420 for shared accommodation, single occupancy £465 see bedroom plan on "cottages page" Transfers from and too Carcassone or  Toulouse airport (Saturday). Included in the price, 7   breakfast,  6 picnic lunch, 5 four course evening meals including wine, 4  guided days and 1 organised unguided day of great walking . Take advantage of a days excursoin to the Cite of Carcassonne, boasting a church dating back to the 6th Century, and the most impressive walled mediaeval City-not to mention the setting for the novel "LABYRINTH".or a trip to duty free Andorra.   A  visit to Mirepoix 13th century town Market is also included  Full use of all facilities Aromatherapy Massage treatment available.          

 

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                       Foix Castle

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                View of village Saint -Cirac and  snow capped mountains

The Midi Pyrenees hosts a number of rambling routes, the Cathar route, Chemin des Bonshommes, Chemin de Liberte, Chemin Des Orris, all these walks are an excellent reason for taking a walking holiday in this area. The Pyrenees boasts stunning scenery  and plenty of sunshine  The Bastides of Mirepoix and Mazeres and the many Romanesque churches, including those at St Lizier Saint -Jean -de- Verges and Vals  illustrate the riches of this Medieval era  

 Flora and fauna flourish in this warm inviting landscape, Impressive citadels of Montsegur and Foix dominate the views.

In the heart of these vast protected  landscapes the Orlu and the Le Valiernature reserves are home to a number  of different species of Lizards, marmots, bearded vultures, golden eagles.

Enjoy a days walking amongst vineyards and chateau's, and finishing at the local Domaine de foret vineyard  for wine  tasting

 During your weeks stay, you will be based at this pleasingly comfortable  Hameau with its stunning views and a very relaxing enviroment, take advantage of all the facilities the Hameau has to offer, Tennis, Golf practice, rackets and clubs available, after a  good days walking enjoy an  Aromatherapy massage .

To ensure that each person enjoys the space, tranquillty  and comfort that the Hameau has to offer throughout your stay, we limit the group to a maximum of 14 people per  holiday  (please contact Jo if you are a larger group), this week is entirely booked for the walking holidays

We  cater to the level of the groups walking ability with knowledgeable guides

These weeks exclude flights, but include transfers from Toulouse or Carcassonne airports

                                                 

AGENDA  EXAMPLE

SATURDAY

Meet at the Airport, arrive at the Hameau  free to explore,  swim,  play Tennis,  or practice your golf swing,

6 30pm welcome drinks and 4 course  Dinner, including wine

SUNDAY

Breakfast from 8am  prepare for a days walking  at La Foret de Belesta around 5 -6 hrs walking and picnic, return in good time for free time at the Hameau

7pm drinks/ dinner/wine

 MONDAY

Breakfast from 8am prepare to be taken to Mirepoix,  a morning  of walking and  exploring this 13th century Bastide town, take advantage of buying local arts and crafts in the bustling market town,  meet at 1 pm for lunch at restaurant, return to  the Hameau for free time to walk or take a bike and explore around the pretty village of Gaudies

7pm drinks/ dinner/wine

TUESDAY

8am breakfast

Prepare to be taken  to L'étang du diable  for around 5-6 hrs walking and picnic return around 6 pm

Drinks/ dinner /wine

WEDNESDAY

Breakfast from 8am,  (free day),  an unguided planned walk 5hrs approx this walk starts from   the Hameau and taking in villages close by,  alternatively please use one of the many bikes and explore locally, a packed lunch is supplied or take advantage of the day excursion (payed locally) to Carcassonnes old  cathar cité  and a visit to Domaine le Fort (vineyard) for wine tasting

Dinner in restaurant

THURSDAY

Breakfast from 8am, prepare to be taken  to the lakes of Montbel to walk and picnic, return 

drinks and dinner /wine at 7pm

FRIDAY

Breakfast from 8am we will head towards Le Mont Fourcat  around  6hrs walking a little more energetic than previouse trails, picnic lunch

  Dinner in restaurant

SATURDAY

Breakfast,   prepare to be taken to the airport

Please note this is a guide and can be changed at the request of  the groups ability

 

 *For  persons who are willing to  organise and book a group of a minimum of 6 people including themselves he/she will receive 25% reduction on their walking week*

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    Walking weeks 2008  April 5th-April 12th           7 nights Full

                                        April19th-April 25th          7 nights  Full

                                        May 3rd-May 1oth             7 nights

                                        May 17th-May 24th           7 nights Full

                                        May31st -June 7th            7 nights

                                        June14th-June21st          7 nights

                                        June28th-July 5th            7 nights

                                        Aug 31st-Sep7th              7 nights

                                        Sep 14th-Sep 21st           7 nights

                                        Sep 28th-Oct3rd              7 nights

                                        Oct 10th Oct 17th            7 nights

                                                              

    We also arrange long weekend  walk breaks all inclusive as above                      please contact Jo for further info-

         CONTACT JO- FRANCE  0033 5 61 69 38 15

                                               0033 6 28 04 59 82

certes@f2s.com  or francewalking@f2s.com

 

 

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