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Winter Holidays in the Pyrenees

The Pyrenean winters are fantastic. Due to altitude we have a reliable snowfall while the proximity to the Mediterranean baths us in sunshine. Sun and snow - the perfect recipe for a great winter holiday.

Most of our winter holidays in the Pyrenees are one week long, but if you prefer to take a longer vacation then you can combine two trips back to back and we will offer you a £100 discount.

Marmot Tours and staff have 10 years of experience in organizing and running successful snowshoeing and cross-country skiing holidays around the world and in the Pyrenees. We know what makes a good holiday and understand the requirements of our clients. Our attention to detail ensures that you will have the best possible holiday. We have a large number of clients who come back every year - which speaks volumes! Please visit our holiday philosophy or customer feedback pages for further information.

Snowshoe walking holidays

If you enjoy walking in the summer then you will love snowshoeing. The snowshoes enable us to access the hidden parts of the mountains, walk along ridges, across frozen lakes or through forests of snow laden trees. We offer a center based holiday in the Pyrenees suitable for all and a more challenging snowshoeing expedition where we head into the heart of the he mountain and stay in mountain refuges. If you are short of time them we run a weekend holiday in the Pyrenees.

Cross-country skiing holidays

The Eastern Pyrenees is ideal for 'on track' cross-country skiing. Our dedicated ski areas are well marked and the pistes lovingly prepared by modern equipment. The mountain views from the fine restaurants are also worth a mention! If you are new to cross-country skiing or have had several weeks experience then our trip based in Ax-les-Thermes would be ideal. James is a cross-country ski instructor so will get you started or fine tune your technique. If you are an experienced skier and want to travel some distance in a wide range of scenery then our Nordic Highlights holiday would take some beating. If you are short of time them we run a weekend holiday. If you enjoy competing in ski marathons or are a fit beginner looking for a challenge then consider coming on our Transpyrenneen holiday.

 Snowshoeing Holiday in the Pyrenees
  A fun, easy to master way to explore the fantastic winter landscape. 
  • Stunning mountain views.
  • Excellent winter break.
  • No prior experience needed.
  • Tobogganing!
  • Forest, rounded hills, ridges.
  • Fun and easy to master.
  • Reliable snow with warm climate.
  • Chalet with mountain panorama.
  • Snowshoeing holiday in the Pyrenees.
Holiday cost: £540
Holiday dates:

Sun 13 Jan - Sun 20 Jan 2009 
Sun 18 Jan - Sun 25 Jan 2009
Sun 22 Feb - Sun 1 March 2009 
Sun 15 March - Sun 22 March 2009 
Sun 22 March - Sun 29 March 2009 

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 Snowshoeing in the Pyrenees (long Weekend)
  Not sure if you will enjoy snowshoeing - this weekend is the perfect introduction. 
  • 2 days in the winter mountains..
  • Excellent short winter break.
  • No prior experience needed.
  • Tobogganing!
  • Forest, rounded hills, ridges.
  • Fun and easy to master.
  • Reliable snow with warm climate.
 
Holiday cost: from £300
Holiday dates:

This trip has no scheduled departures in 2008. If you have a group interested then please contact us.

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 Snowshoe Expedition in the Pyrenees
  A unique trip into the heart of the mountains staying in unmanned refuges
  • 3 day expedition.
  • 2 days taking in peaks near Andorra.
  • Chalet / Refuge accommodation.
  • Stunning Mountain landscape
  • Ridges and peaks.
  • Manageable daily distances.
  • Reliable snow with warm climate.
  • Avalanche awareness and survival instruction
Holiday cost: £540
Holiday dates:

This trip has no scheduled departures in 2009. If you are interested then please contact us.

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 Cross Country skiing holiday in the Pyrenees
  A flexible week aimed at people wanting try out or progress in this excellent winter activity.
  • Reliable Snow
  • 120km of marked / graded Loips
  • Ski in group, or by yourself
  • Lessons can be arranged
  • Longer sunnier days than Scandinavia
  • Plateau de Beille / Domain de Chioula
  • Hotel in Ax-Les-Thermes
  • Easy access from UK airports
  • Good value for money
  • Suitable for skating / classic skis
  • Cross-country skiing holiday in the Pyrenees.
Holiday cost: From £639 
Holiday dates: Sun 21 Dec - Sun 28 Dec 2008  
Sun 28 Dec 2008 - Sun 4 Jan 2009 
Sun 25 Jan - Sun 1 Feb 2009 
Sun 8 Feb - Sun 15 Feb 2009  
Sun 15 Feb - Sun 22 Feb 2009  
Sun 1 March - Sun 8 March 2009 
Sun 8 March - Sun 15 March 2009

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 Cross Country skiing in the Pyrenees (long weekend)
  A fun, easy to master way to explore the fantastic winter landscape. 
  • 2 days of cross-country skiing.
  • Excellent short winter break.
  • 65km of marked / graded Loips.
  • Dog sledding!
  • Warm / sunny climate.
  • Plateau de Beille.
  • Reliable snow with warm climate.
  • comfortable chalet with mountain views
  • Cross-country skiing holiday in the Pyrenees.
Holiday cost: £300
Holiday dates:

This trip has no scheduled departures in 2008. If you have a group interested then please contact us.

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Nordic highlights of the Pyrenees
  A tour of the Eastern Pyrenees taking in the 5 best cross-country ski areas 
  • Vast ski area to explore.
  • Variety of landscape.
  • Mountain Views, frozen lakes, forests.
  • Reliable Snow (dec - april).
  • Over 300km of marked / graded trails.
  • Ski in group, or by yourself.
  • Lessons can be arranged.
  • Two different 2 star mountain Hotels.
  • Daily orientation Tours
  • Suitable for skating / classic skis
  • Cross-country skiing holiday in the Pyrenees.
Holiday cost: £610
Holiday dates:

Sun 4 Jan - Sun 11 Jan 2009
Sun 1 Feb - Sun 8 Feb 2009
Sun 22 Feb - Sun 1 March 2009

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The Transpyrenenne ski marathon 
  Tour of the best track cross-country ski areas in the Pyrenees in preparation for the Transpyreneene. 
  • Take on the 21 or 42 km ski Marathon. 
  • 5 days preparation before the event.
  • Suitable for fit beginners / experienced.
  • Tour the best ski areas of the Pyrenees.
  • Over 300km of marked / graded trails.
  • XC Instructor throughout
  • Two different comfortable 2* Hotels.
  • Daily orientation tours .
  • Cross-country skiing holiday in the Pyrenees.
Cost: £590
Dates:

2009 dates to be confirmed

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