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 | GR 10 - 5th Section | from 545 € | | Pyrenees - Self-guided walking - 7 days |  |
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| From Luchon to Aulus-les-bains, the GR10 follows ancient passages that were used as a means of communication between the deep valleys. Here, the itinerary follows a rural and forestry trail around the Piedmont villages of Artigue and Melles-en-Comminges and the hamlets of Eylie, Bouche, Aunac and Bidous before rejoining another thermal station, Aulus-les-bains. The walk between Comminges and the Haute Ariège will take you through some remarkable flora : Gispet (widespread grass that thrives on high altitude terrain), rhododendron flowers, blueberries and majestic beach trees that share the forest with fir trees. |
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Day 1
Your holiday starts at your hotel in Luchon, you may decide to visit the thermal baths with the famous Allés d’Etigny.
Walk in the surrounding countryside to the village of Cazaril-Laspènes, a village with a remarquable church and architecture.
6km, 2h30, +270m, -270m. |
Day 2
From Artigue village ascent to the col de la Peyrahitta. Opportunity to climb the Pic de Bacanère, 2193m. After having crossed Cigalères ridge you pass one cabin after another before arriving at the village of Fos.
16km, 8h00, +865m, -1550m. |
Day 3
From Fos to the refuge of Araing, the GR10 follows the col d'Auéran that culminates at 2176m altitude. Arrival in Pays du Couserans.
14km, 4h30, +1200m, -225m. |
Day 4
This section links Etang d'Araing to Eylie d'en Haut. It crosses the first part of Ariège by passing through a series of small mountain villages, the architecture and ambience are not to be missed.
9km, 4h, +270m, -1230m. |
Day 5
Wonderful walk in the heart of Couserans, in Ariège, through old villages with splendid views.
10km, 5h00, +930m, -840m. |
Day 6
Today's walk gravitates between the high mountains and the foothills of the Couserans region. You can enjoy a real kaleidoscope of colour and the superb landscapes of the Pyrenees Ariégeoises.
17km, 6h15m, +811m, -755m. |
Day 7
Last walk, beginning from Saint Lizier d'Ustou, that will lead you to the thermal city of Aulus les Bains. End of your walk.
14.5km, 5h00, +870m, -860m. |
| Departures |
| Departures every day from the start of June to the end of September,(for departures on a different day consult us). Bookings from two people or more. |
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| Prices |
| Price (€) | from 01/06/2008 to 30/09/2008 | | Price per Adult | 545 | | |
| Trip Summary | Start
Day 1 at your hotel in Luchon.
If you are doing the 4th and 5th section of the GR10, the night in Luchon is offered BB in a hotel(based on two people sharing).
End
Day 7 in Saint-Girons, or at the gîte (half board) in Aulus, if you are doing the 6th section.
How to get there
Lourdes-Tarbes airport, Toulouse-Blagnac airport, Luchon station.
Accommodation
5 nights, in communal dormitories in gites (4 nights) or mountain refugees (1 night) and one night in a hotel, all in half-board.
Number of people
From 2
Level of difficulty
The walks are on good footpaths and trails, the terrain is varied but often rocky. You need to be used to walking and take regular exercise to enjoy this holiday.
Guide
Self-guided walking.
Carrying
You need to carry a small day sack only with a water bottle, camera, picnic and wind jacket.
The main luggage will be transported by vehicle between the different accommodations.
Price includes
Half board accommodation, transfers days 2, 3, 6 and 7, luggage transfers, the dossier containing your maps, route notes and all necessary details needed for your holiday.
Price does not include
Entrance fees, additional transfers, drinks, picnics, additional activities, holiday insurance.
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| This holiday can be linked with the 6th section of the GR10 - Free night in Aulus-les-bains! |
 | GR 10 - 6th Section - 450 €
From Aulus-les-bains to Mérens in Haute Ariège you cross the Western and the central sections of the Pyrenees and the ariégeoise part of the chain. |
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