The high plateau of the Capcir by dogsled

5 days - 4 nights with 4.5 days of dogsledding or
5 days - 4 nights with 2.5 days of dogsledding and
2.5 days of snowshoeing

Come to one of the sunniest regions of France for a 5-day holiday in the company of sled dogs.
In the heart of the eastern Pyrenees, the vast plateau of the Capcir at more than 2000m elevation offers sun and snow conditions ideal for winter rambling.
From the comfortable high altitude refuge of the Bouillouses lake, you'll explore a nordic landscap and cross frozen lakes, pine forests and unspoilt valleys.
Depending on weather conditions, you finish with 2 unforgettable days around the forest of the Camporells with a stay in a small refuge, to better discover the universe of the sled dogs.

5 days - 4 nights with 4.5 days of dogsledding - 1090€
5 days - 4 nights with 2.5 days of dogsledding and
2.5 days of snowshoeing - 760€

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Programme

Day 1 : After meeting the dogs and an initiation into sled techniques, you'll drive your own team of dogs to the refuge of Les Bouillouses.

Day 2 : Ramble at the foot of the Puig Carlit where we'll cross a multitude of lakes, including the Estany de Sobiran situated at 2350m elevation.

Day 3 : We cross the immense lake of Les Bouillouses then we'll go far into the valley of La Grave to the high altitude lake of Estanyol (2350m).

Day 4 : Depart for the forest of the Camporells and its refuge. Vous discover a magnificent landscape scattered with frozen lakes among snow covered hills.

Day 5 : High mountain ambience in the middle of the lakes of the Puig Peric then descent to the Pla des Aveillans in immense forests where you'll discover tracks of isards, capercaillies and ptarmigans.