Discover the Pyrenees
The area is one of outstanding natural beauty and a walker's paradise, with walks of all levels from easy to strenuous. There is an abundance of good footpaths and forestry tracks and for the energetic there are plenty of summits waiting to be bagged.
Mille Fleurs is situated on the edge of the Pyrenean foothills and our location makes it easy to reach very different areas of the mountains. There are the high pastures of Luchon to the east, the Neouvielle Natural Reserve, land of lakes, to the south and Vignemale, the highest peak in the French Pyrenees, to the west.
Each area has its own particular character and charm.
At Mille Fleurs you have the choice of an independent or a guided walking holiday.
Independent Walking
If you wish to explore on your own we have good local knowledge and we will be happy to advise and assist you. We have been walking in the Pyrenees since 1997 and can suggest lots of good walks [and suggest places to avoid!]
Cobblers Cottage, our self-contained gite, makes an ideal base for a walking holiday. We recommend that you visit the Pyrenees from May to October.
Guided Walking
We have been leading small walking groups in the Pyrenees for fourteen years. Most of our walkers have been back for another visit and some have been for three or even four times. We walk at a steady but unhurried pace, taking time to enjoy the surroundings and we can tailor the walks to suit your preferences.
The walking season is from the beginning of May to the end of October. Why not stay at Mille Fleurs Bed and Breakfast and enjoy a short walking holiday? In June we find walking conditions ideal and offer guided holidays for groups of four people at a special price. The starting dates for June 2012 are Saturday 2nd, 9th, 16th and the 23rd.
There is a minimum stay of four nights which would include three walks. (A stay of a week would include 5 walks.) A typical walk takes between four and five hours including breaks and there is usually a drive of about an hour to the starting point.
The package consists of comfortable en-suite accommodation, breakfast, an evening meal with wine plus the programme of guided walks. We provide a packed lunch for each walk. The price per couple is
120
euros per day. Prices are based on four people (two couples in two rooms).
You can also rent our self catering cottage and arrange guided walks on a daily basis. Please contact us with your requirements.
'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
Our nearest airports are Lourdes Pyrenees (LDE), which has flights from Stanstead, and Toulouse, with flights from 6 UK airports including Gatwick. Airport pickups and transport to the walks can be provided, please contact us for details. We are about 10 hours from Cherbourg and about 11 hours from Calais.