The route
Vandringerne går ad gode vandrestier og terrænet er varieret og ofte stenet. Ruten er markeret de fleste steder, men der kan opstå udfordringer nogle steder, hvor I må følge materialet I får udleveret af os. For at tage på denne tur anbefaler vi, at I er i god form og har erfaring med at vandre i bjerge.
Itinerary
Your holiday begins at your accommodation in Aulus-les-Bains, where you can choose either to explore the charming thermal village or head out on a scenic loop walk. Two options are available: a beautiful circuit taking you to Guzet Lake and the impressive Cascade d’Ars, or a shorter loop that focuses solely on the spectacular waterfall that has long contributed to the village’s reputation as a spa destination. Whether you choose the longer or shorter route, both walks offer wonderful mountain scenery and a great introduction to the area.
Hotel (example): Gite les Oussailles
From Aulus-les-Bains, the trail climbs steadily towards the Port de Saleix (1794 m). Along the way you’ll encounter classic Pyrenean scenery: rustic barns, lively streams, lush mountain flora and remnants of an old mine. From the pass, enjoy views into the Auzat and Vicdessos valleys and over the Bassiès lakes before you reach the refuge. A variant route offers a panoramic ridge walk with superb views over the Lavants ponds.
Note: Tonight you will stay in a mountain hut, to which luggage cannot be taken. Therefore, you will have to pack the sheet/sleeping bag, toiletries, change of clothes etc. and carry it with you on the hike today. You will only be contacted about your luggage after the hike tomorrow.
Hotel (example): Refuge
The GR10 follows the magnificent Bassiès lakes before descending into the lower Vicdessos valley towards Auzat, at the foot of Montcalm — the last 3000m summit before the Mediterranean. A beautiful path then leads to Goulier, passing through the charming mountain hamlet of Olbier.
Hotel (example): Le relais d'Endron
Leaving Goulier, the route crosses several passes and wanders through peaceful forests and mountain hamlets such as Lercoul and Siguer. The area is rich in traditional heritage: Romanesque chapels, stone barns, shepherds’ huts and ancient terraced fields. As the stage is fairly easy and short, you may take a ridge variant including Pic du Sarrasi (2213 m) for impressive views over Vicdessos.
Hotel (example): Gite de Siguer
A forest climb leads to the panoramic ridge of Bède and the summit of Pla de Montcamp, offering a magnificent 360° view over the Ariège mountains. Afterwards, the route crosses the wide-open spaces of the Pla du Four before leaving the GR10 to descend into the Aston valley and reach Les Cabannes. This is a long stage; a transfer can shorten it if desired.
Hotel (example): Complexe des Oustalous
A morning transfer brings you to the Plateau de Beille to rejoin the GR10. Known for its Nordic ski area and Tour de France appearances, the plateau marks the start of the ascent to the Rulhe refuge via a series of cols: Finestres, Didorte, Belh and Terre Nègre. A true high-mountain atmosphere awaits.
Note: Tonight you will stay in a mountain hut, to which luggage cannot be brought. Therefore, you will have to pack sheet/sleeping bag, toiletries, change of clothes etc. and carry it with you on the hike today. You will only be contacted about your luggage after the hike tomorrow.
Hotel (example): Refuge
From Rulhe refuge, the GR10 crosses the Calmette pass, skirts the Etang Bleu and follows the Lhasse ridge with stunning views of the Rulhe massif. A long descent then leads past the Comte pond and down along the Mourguillou stream before reaching Mérens-les-Vals.
The tour is now over and you will leave the last hotel of the tour during the morning.
Pictures from the trip
Prices and dates
Price includes
- 2 nights in a private room in guesthouse - shared bath/toilet (day 1 and 4)
- 2 nights in hostel in private room with shared bath/toilet (days 3 and 5)
- 2 nights in mountain hut in dormitory (days 2 and 6)
- 1 night in hotel (day 7)
- Breakfast every day
- Dinner every day
- Carefully elaborated route descriptions maps and other materials
- Access to the route in our GPS-app which works offline
- Luggage transfer between accommodations
- Transfers as described in the programme
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
- Transportation to/from France
- Drinks with meals
- Handling fee (€25)
- Tourist tax (if due)
Practical information
The price is based upon two people sharing. For safety reasons, this tour cannot be booked for solo travellers. There must be minimum two participants.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill out any forms. Here’s how:
- Click on the "Calculate Price" button (you’ll find it in the "Dates and Prices" section) – this will take you to the first pages of the booking form
- Select your preferred date, number of people, room distribution, any extra nights, and any available add-ons you may want
- See the price
Get a quote
If you would like a flight included, or changes made to the trip, you can request a customized offer by clicking the "Get Quote" button at the top of the page. Remember to describe in detail what changes you would like.
The booking process
When you book the trip, we will begin booking hotels and arranging all the practical aspects of your tour. This process typically takes 5–8 working days, but in some cases it may take longer for certain bookings. If you arrange your own transportation, we recommend waiting until we have confirmed your booking before making any arrangements.
Dates
If you can select a date in the trip calendar (in the booking form), then this is a possible start date. We regularly update our trips with sold-out dates; these dates will then appear in red/grey and cannot be selected.
The flights to/from Toulouse in France are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.
It works like this:
- You book your chosen holiday with us
- We confirm your holiday (usually within 5-8 business days)
- You arrange your transportation
Getting there
Here is a link for the perfect tool which will help you get an overview of how to get to the starting point of the tour: Rome2Rio
From the airport to Aulus les Bains
It's easy to get from the airport to Aulus les Bains. Get an overview of the options here:
From Toulouse: Rome2Rio
Return from Mérens to Aulus les Bains
If you need to return to Aulus les Bains after the tour, we can arrange a transfer for you.
Return from Mérens to the airport
Here's how to get from Mérens to the airport:
To Toulouse: Rome2Rio
On this trip you will stay as follows:
- 2 nights in a private room in guesthouse - shared bath/toilet (day 1 and 4)
- 2 nights in hostel in private room with shared bath/toilet (days 3 and 5)
- 2 nights in mountain hut in dormitory (days 2 and 6)
- 1 night in hotel (day 7)
Note: Sleeping in dormitory necessary and therefore it is necessary to bring a sleeping bag liner/sleeping bag on the tour. You will be provided with blankets at all accommodations, so the sleeping bag liner will be sufficient.
On this trip, breakfast and dinner are included throughout the trip. Except for day 1, when only breakfast is included.
Included meals
Breakfast is the standard "continental breakfast" with tea, coffee, milk, bread, butter, jam etc.
Evening meals consist of 3-course menus with starter, main course and dessert.
Please note that drinks for the evening meals are not included in the price.
Lunch
Lunch is not included but can be purchased at the accommodation. It will typically be in the form of a picnic lunch that you take with you on the tour.
Luggage transfer is included on days 3, 4, 5 and 7. The way it works is that on arrival at the first hotel you will receive your luggage tag in the welcome pack. You fill in the luggage tags and put them on your bag, where it will stay for the whole trip.
The luggage is collected around 9am each morning and arrives at the next hotel by 6pm (usually well before). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer, you will be informed of this on arrival.
One bag can be transported per guest and bags must not weigh more than 15kg.
IMPORTANT / NOTE: On this trip there are days when luggage cannot be transported and therefore on those days you will need to pack and carry all necessary equipment on the hike (including a bed or sleeping bag). These are days 2 and 6, when you will have to carry necessities for the nights, as you will be without your luggage on those nights.
On this tour, you will receive the following documents:
Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.
One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.
Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags and specific local vouchers. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.
Hiking in mountainous terrain such as the Dolomites and the Alps requires good preparation and respect for nature.
- Be in basic good physical shape before the trip
- Wear proper hiking shoes or boots
- Bring plenty of water and some food or snacks for the hike
- Dress appropriately for the conditions
- Use the provided map or GPS information (for example via the Bering Travel app) and stay on marked trails
- Bring a fully charged phone and a power bank
- Always check the weather forecast and the route before setting out as conditions can change quickly and your own safety should always come before reaching impressive viewpoints
After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.
We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.
Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.
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