Hiking
Sporty Day Hiking in the Cirque de Gavarnie
(2)
Organized by Bureau Montagne Caminando
Gavarnie, France
full day
From€55
Trail running initiation courses in Hautes Pyrenees
Get introduced to Trail running with a professional instructor. Run in the mountains of the Pyrenees and improve your skills!
Trail running initiation courses in Hautes Pyrenees
From€170
2 days
Sporty
From 16 years-old and up
2 days
Sporty
From 16 years-old and up
Practical information
A 2-day course for casual runners who are looking for a first experience of mountain running and sportive hiking in ideal conditions.
Altitude difference: between 1000 and 1500 metres per day on average
Distance: between 15 to 20 kms per day on average
Course from wild trails to single tracks
No/few delicate or aerial passages
Course of events
Immersed in this picturesque and preserved site, in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park, you will discover all the specificities of trail running on varied routes.
Enjoy a moment of conviviality and discover the Brewery of Pays Toy! Yes, of course beer is good for recovery, especially the local one!
Day 1:
- Meet at the refuge in Gavarnie early morning
- First half day run: approx. 15 km - 800 mtrs altitude difference.
- Picnic
- Afternoon of technical training: uphill, downhill, use of poles
- Stretching and relaxation session.
- Visit of the Pays Toy brewery and free local beer tasting!
- Dinner and free evening.
Day 2:
- Day trail: about 20 kms - 1200 to 1500 mtrs altitude difference.
- Approx. 5 hours of running
- Picnic
- Debrief, end of the course around 4 pm.
Activity requirements
- Running level: run 3 times/week for approx. 1/1.5 hours
- Occasionnal runs in varied terrains or regular practice of hiking
- Be able to climb 300 metres/hour minimum
- No mountain recognition skills required
All participants must bring a medical certificate from their doctor dated within the last 3 months stating that they are allowed to practice this activity.
Spoken languages:English, French, Spanish
Included
- Training program with a certified instructor
- All meals
Excluded
- Transfer to the course meeting point
- Drinks (other than what's included in your meals)
- First day picnic
- Accomodation (around 50€)
Do not forget to bring
- Trail running shoes
- Sport adapted backpack
- Running technical clothes
- Bottled water & energy bars
- Your personal care products etc
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Practical information
Meeting point:
Tourist office of Gavarnie, 65120 or directly at the refuge booked by your instructor
Spoken languages:English, French, Spanish
Cancellation: Flexible
Weather guarantee:Free rescheduling or refund if the activity must be cancelled due to bad weather.
100% Secure payment:By credit card or Paypal
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If you've ever wanted to discover trail running, the new trending activity in the world of running then here's your chance! Go to the Pyrenees for introductory courses that will give you all the basics to ease into the practice!
Pyrenesens is THE trail running school in the Pyrenees: courses, preparation and itinerary recognition, they train you from start to finish!
Trail opens the doors of the race in the mountains and especially in amazing landscapes! Many routes have opened in the Pyrenees in the recent years and the practice is becoming more popular by the minutes, it's time for you to start! Whether in Val d'Azun, in the Gaves valley or at Cirque de Gavarnie, you will cross breathtaking (pun intended) natural, protected environments.
The courses offered by Pyrenesens combine effort, discovery, comfort and conviviality.
Whatever your level, beginner or advanced, whatever your goal, leisure or competition, you will surely find the formula that fits your expectations and add a dose of escape in your morning runs!
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