Posets Peak Adventure: Hiking Holidays in the Pyrenees, Spain

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 5-day Pyrenees hiking holidays
    • Accommodation for 4 nights in mountain huts with shared rooms
    • All meals, from lunch on Day 1 through lunch on Day 5 (breakfasts, picnic lunches, dinners)
    • Basic guide’s insurance (but having your own insurance is recommended)

  Not included:

  • • Flights to and from Spain
    • Transportation before and after the adventure
    • Food or beverages not included on the normal menu in the huts
    • Guide gratuities — optional
    • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• What’s the accommodation like?

  On these Pyrenees hiking holidays, we’ll be staying in comfy mountain huts. The mountain huts have shared rooms and shared dining areas, with access to showers with hot water. Plus, there’s a fully stocked bar with service in the mountain huts.

• What’s the food like?

  Alongside breakfasts and picnic lunches, dinners are also included in the price of this adventure. Dinners often feature soup for rehydration, hearty second courses, homemade desserts, and fresh fruit. Dinner is served at 7pm.

• How fit do I need to be?

  These Pyrenees hiking holidays are rated moderate, meaning that a good level of fitness and previous multi-day hiking experience is required for this adventure. You should be able to hike for at least 6-7 hours, and climb 800-1,500 m / 2,624-4,921 ft in a day.

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• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag)
    • Waterproof backpack cover
    • Hiking poles — optional
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
    • Comfortable hiking clothes
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Waterproof rain jacket
    • Sunhat
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, lip balm, toilet paper, etc.)
    • Headlamp or flashlight
    • Sunglasses
    • Gloves
    • Extra blanket
    • Earplugs, if needed
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For these Pyrenees hiking holidays, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 7:1.
    • It takes a minimum of 3 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 6 or 7 participants.

  Hiking in Spain can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Pyrenees hiking holidays is Benasque. To get there, most people fly into Lourdes/Tarbes (LDE) Airport. From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Benasque.

  Alternatively, some people can choose to fly into Barcelona Airport (BCN), which is 4 hours away from Benasque. If desired, your guide can organize a taxi transfer to Benasque, but the cost is not included in the price of the adventure.

  Once you’re in Benasque, you will meet your guide at a predetermined time in a predetermined location. Your guide will provide more information before the adventure starts.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

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• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

  Basic

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Super Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.