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Family Walking in the Couserans

The Couserans is in the centre of French Pyrenean mountain chain, half-way between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, and combines old-fashioned rural France with spectacular mountain scenery. Beneath rugged peaks and meadow-crested ridges, streams tumble to meet rivers flowing through the pastures and orchards of the valley floors. Wooded slopes lead to open grasslands grazed by sheep, cows and horses, and the landscape is sprinkled with picturesque villages and old stone barns. For younger children, there are a variety of short and medium walks, with great picnicking and paddling opportunities. For older children, there are great waterfalls to discover and high mountain peaks to conquer. Self-guided walks from ½ hour to full day ensure there is something for everyone, and an Upland Explorer activity pack is provided to keep all children interested and informed. You are completely free to do whatever you choose each day, depending on how your family feel. Take your delicious packed-lunch (provided daily for you) to the top of a mountain, or jump into your hire-car and head for the ice-cream shop: it is up to you!

Special Offer

Exclusive £20 off Upland Escapes family walking holidays

Quote 'Take the Family' to receive an Exclusive discount of £20 on all Upland Escape trips. (Applies to all holidays with a minimum 5 nights stay.)

Special Offer

New 'NO FRILLS' from Upland Escapes walking holidays

NO FRILLS family walking holidays from just £215pp PLUS Kids Under 5 years GO FREE! Includes B&B, hire car and self-guided walks.

When

This independent holiday is available any time between April and the end of October. Arrive/depart on any day of the week you choose, and stay as long as you like (min 3 nights).

Stay

Your family stays in a traditional French mountain village, surrounded by meadows and wooded slopes. Stay in a small family-run riverside auberge, which is also the village restaurant, bar and newsagent! The seven bedrooms are recently refurbished and en-suite. Your single base will mean that you can really settle in, and there is no repeated packing/unpacking to do. Encounter traditional ways of life still being led, and know that your stay is benefiting the local community by bringing low-impact sustainable tourism to the area.

Price

from £345 per person for 3 nights to £645pp for 7 nights. Includes car hire, based on 2 sharing a twin room, excluding flights. Children under 2 stay free. There are NO high season supplements during school holidays. Price includes: accommodation, breakfast, daily packed-lunch, car hire, support of a locally based Upland Manager, 3 days a week of organised walking, Upland Handbook full of self-guided walks and local information, and an Upland Explorer pack for every child. 25 % discount for children aged 2-11 inclusive. If you are a family of 6 or more, (excluding infants), then ONE goes free of charge!

Itinerary

No fixed itinerary: Do exactly what you want each day Choose from a wide range of options:; - Short walks and long picnics; - Rivers to paddle and swim; - Spend the day by a blue mountain lake; - Full day walks to mountain peaks; - Hire a mountain bike; - Go horseriding on the local Merens horses; - Visit a cheese museum!; - Explore a wonderful Saturday market full of local goodies; - Visit the hilltop castle of Foix; - See some of the most famous cave-paintings in Europe

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Click below to check offer availability and book online, and quote 'Take the Family' to receive an Exclusive £20 Off, for Family Walking in the Couserans, French Pyrenees.

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To speak to one of Upland Escapes' family experts, to receive a quote or to book, and receive an Exclusive £20 Off, please call and quote 'Take the Family'.

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01367 851 111