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FRANCE, SPAIN MIXED ACTIVITY WEEKS PYRENEES WINTER ADVENTURE SPAIN, FRANCE · 8 DAYS · GRADE: C Cross-country skiing, dogsledding, snowboarding, snowshoeing, tobogganing and downhill skiing - all in one action-packed week The Pyrenean winter provides the perfect conditions to try some very different activities. During the week we learn to snowboard, try our hand at the art of ski de fond (cross-country skiing), dogsled with Alaskan Malamuts and get the chance to hone our tobogganing skills. All this in a starkly beautiful winter wilderness, tempered by delightful villages with tapas bars on one side of the border and traditional French café life on the other. Luchon has access to a number of small ski areas and large stretches of wild mountain scenery, while larger ski areas with extra facilities are accessible in Spain. We spend our time in both regions to make the most of the variety of activities available. New for 2008 is the optional activity of `air-boarding' - lie face down and head first on a high-tech inflatble sled, and shoot down a special section of piste - its the latest winter adrenalin sport! ACTIVITY PROFILE A relatively demanding trip. No previous experience required, but you must be reasonably fit and have a sense of balance. Grade: C. GROUP Min. 2, max. 10. Min. age 16 yrs. INCLUDED IN THE PRICE · Return flights from Gatwick to Toulouse with British Airways, airport transfers (for group flights only) · 6 nights at La Feniere, 1 night in a hostel in Salardu · 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 6 dinners · 2 days snowshoeing and tobogganing · 1 day cross-country skiing · 1 day dogsledding · 1 day snowboarding · Tour leader throughout OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES · Snowmobiling · Tandem paragliding Ref Start End Flight Land Inc. Only · Further downhill skiing · Air-boarding Ref Start End Flight Land Inc. Only TRIP CODE CEF · 8 DAYS · SUN TO SUN ITINERARY Day 1: Fly from Gatwick to Toulouse (14.55 - 17.40); transfer by road to Luchon (under 2 hours). Day 2: Climb an easy Pyrenean summit on snowshoes; toboggan descent. Day 3: Over to Spain for cross-country skiing on the Beret Loipe (cross-country circuit). Usually time to try snowmobiling (optional). Afternoon ski tour to Montgarri. Overnight in Salardu Hostel. Day 4: Snowshoe trek from Beret to Plan de Pedescals, return to hotel in Luchon. Day 5: Free day to try tandem paragliding or downhill skiing at Superbagneres. Day 6: Dogsledding with Alaskan Malamuts, normally one sled between two, taking turns to drive. Day 7: Snowboarding at Les Agudes, full day learning and touring the pistes. Early evening session of air-boarding. Day 8: Transfer back to Toulouse. Fly from Toulouse to Gatwick (18.15 - 19.10). LA FENIERE MOUNTAIN LODGE Our private lodge `La Feniere' is a lovely converted stone barn, situated in the Vallee du Lys, close to the highest peaks which form the border with Spain. The comfortable lounge/dining room is equipped with a wood burning stove and a small bar. There are 5 simple twin rooms with basins; bathroom and shower facilities are shared. Food is prepared by our own chalet staff. We spend 1 night in a simple village hostel (dormitories) in the village of Salardu. 2008 Season CEF802 CEF804 CEF806 13 Jan 20 Jan 27 Jan 03 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 825 825 885 715 715 765 Prices are £ sterling per person CEF808 CEF812 24 Feb 02 Mar 23 Mar 30 Mar 825 825 715 715 No Local Payment (see page 11) Single rooms not available Land only start and end: La Feniere, near Luchon Insurance £28 i FOR TRIP NOTES AND AVAILABILITY; USE THE TRIP CODE IN THE SEARCH BOX ON THE EXODUS HOME PAGE 26 To book call 0845 330 6007 or visit www.exodus.co.uk