Welcome to MountainBug. We’re experts in Pyrenees activity holidays including walking, trekking, cycling, canyoning, multi-activity, adventure holidays, skiing, snowboarding, snow-shoeing, ski touring and a whole range of other activities.
Whatever your level or pace, we’ll help you enjoy the mountains with our range of summer and winter activity holidays. As we’re a small company, we can adjust our holidays and calendar of activities to suit you. Contact us or read more to find your ideal active mountain holiday.
We are based in the Pyrenees, on the border between France and Spain. We have holidays running in both the French and Spanish Pyrenees, which allow us to make the most of the very different climatic zones of these mountains . Click the map image on the left to view an interactive map, showing all our holidays grouped by region.
A break from hiking in the Pyrenees
A break from hiking in the Pyrenees
The Pyrenees are also great for families, and our family section explains all the family activity holidays we offer and suggestions for younger families.
To find out more about what we offer, please either read about each holiday type or visit our Winter Calendar and Summer Calendar. These detail our holidays, prices and availability.
Why choose MountainBug?
We are a small, independent, outdoor activity holiday company, run by people who are passionate about the mountains and helping our visitors enjoy them. We are straight-talking, honest and conscientious – which is why our guests come back year after year.
Some other reasons to choose MountainBug include:
Barèges: our base in the Pyrenees
Barèges: our base in the Pyrenees
Our location
MountainBug is based in the traditional mountain village of Barèges, part of the Grand Tourmalet ski resort, in the High Pyrenees of Southern France. Barèges is the perfect location for summer and winter activity holidays.
Chalet Les Cailloux
Chalet Les Cailloux
Our accommodation
Many of our holidays are run from our 3-star chalet or hotel (all rooms en-suite) in Barèges, although for the trekking holidays and special walking holidays, you will be sleeping in mountain refuges.
MountainBug founders Rob and Emma
MountainBug founders Rob and Emma
Our experience and knowledge
MountainBug is owned and run by qualified International Mountain Leaders. Established in the Pyrenees for almost 10 years, MountainBug is a French company, working with local guides and suppliers. We have extensive knowledge of the region’s history, gastronomy, wildlife and topography. We use qualified local guides and instructors to make sure you have an enjoyable and safe activity holiday.
Paragliding in the Pyrenees
Paragliding in the Pyrenees
We can customise your holiday
As specialists in mountain activity holidays, we can tailor our holidays to your level and requirements. We can also create bespoke holidays for groups of 4 or more. Please contact us for more information.
Lakes beside the Bastan refuge
Lakes beside the Bastan refuge
No hidden extras
Our guests know what they’re paying for before they arrive – we don’t spring hidden costs on you once you’re through the door. We tell you upfront what you’re getting for your money and we answer all your questions thoroughly and honestly.
We take great pride in looking after our guests and helping them make the most of their mountain holiday. We have many guests return year after year and we want this to continue.
Please read our guests’ independent reviews either on our website, or on Trip Advisor (under Les Cailloux), Responsible Travel or Google reviews.
Contact us on 00 33 (0)5 62 92 16 39, or send us an enquiry.
Canyoning in the Pyrenees
Canyoning in the Pyrenees
Skiing in the Pyrenees
Skiing in the Pyrenees
Walking in the Faja de las Flores, Ordesa
Walking in the Faja de las Flores, Ordesa
