Dates : 7/6/2019 to 16/6/2019
Countries : Italy – France – Andorra – Spain
Areas : Alps – Provence – Pyrenees
Activities : Hiking – Trekking – Canyoning – Climbing – Via ferrata – Wine Tasting – Road Trip – Yoga – Explore – Culture
Cost : start 1.380 €
Tickets : https://goo.gl/forms/GY0HOq2xDuxzD4yL2
Are you ready for a lifetime experience?
Base Outdoor Activities challenges you to follow us to a unique Adventure Road Trip in Europe, in early summer.
We will cross the largest mountains of Europe, filling the mind and the soul with unique moments and pictures!
Mountaineering…
Hiking…
Canyoning…
Climbing…
Via ferrata…
Nature Yoga…
Tasting experience.
Our aim is to live a LIFETIME JOURNEY with new “friends”, that we will meet during our adventure and we will experience together very strong and unforgettable moments.
- Ten different days full of adrenaline!
- 3,000 km with incredible changes of weather and geographical conditions!
- Four national parks, which are among the 10 best in Europe!
- Four countries!
We will visit many small traditional villages and settlements, admire beautiful landscapes and visit some of these areas, through the eyes of our local guides, as well as the people we will meet in their everyday life. It is certain that the Alps and the Pyrenees will compensate us for the many kilometers we will travel.
Lonely Planet includes these areas within the 50 best life travels.
Target Audience
- To all those who want to live a unique experience.
- To those who want to start living differently.
- To those who are bored of the same monotonous trips in their lives.
A few words about the areas we will travel to…
There are no words to describe the images and the things we will experience, they are so special that they will just be unforgettable…
Trekking in the A l p s .
At the end of the spring and the beginning of the summer, when nature has been reborn to welcome the new era, we will start our adventure. At this time, we will enjoy mountain hiking, avoiding mass tourists, as the mountains offer us the opportunity to experience the wild side of Italy. You will be amazed by the enchanting power of nature in the Italian Alps.
Canyoning in P r o v e n c e .
Provence is a destination that will satisfy all your senses. Wonderful nature, medieval architecture with castles, flavors, smells, all of them so exciting.
There is also the largest canyon in Europe, a unique natural creation, the famous Verdon gorge. In this monument of nature we will have our first canyoning!
Provence is one of the 10 most beautiful places in Europe and it occupies the 5th place!
Multi Adventure in the P y r e n e e s .
Pyrenees is one of the largest mountain ranges in Europe. They are located between Spain and France and are the natural borders of both countries.
We will be active in the Sierra de Guara, the most famous Pyrenees region, which enables us to choose the most extreme of extreme sports.
In view of our willingness to get to know the area as much as possible, we will spend four unique days in the heart of the Pyrenees.
Brief description of the program
This program may vary per day depending on the weather conditions in the countries in which we will travel, as well as the timeline of our trip.
7/6/2019
– Arrival (early) at Milan Airport (from any point of departure).
– Meeting the company’s guides and the van of the trip.
– Start of the road trip to the Aosta valley crossing the picturesque north areas of Italy.
– Hiking for 30’ to the shelter.
– Arrival at the shelter (a mountain shelter next to an alpine lake in the valley, perhaps one
of the most beautiful parts of the Alps).
– Arrival at the shelter and enjoy some hot tea and sweet Italian flavors.
– Settling the equipment and the materials.
– Program update in detail for the coming days.
– A 3-hour afternoon hiking activity on the lake shoreline, overlooking the snow-capped
Alpine mountains.
– Back to the shelter.
– Dinner in the shelter.
– Daily report by viewing our first photos of our activity.
– Relaxation.
8/6/2019
– Early morning awakening.
– A great Italian breakfast will be waiting for us to start our day.
– Departure for the valley … under Matterhorn.
– Alpine hiking at an altitude of over 2,000 meters, lasting 6 hours, alongside the snow-
capped Alpine mountains, watching the dominant and imposing Matterhorn.
– 2 hours browsing in the traditional settlement, enjoying a warm tea.
– Departure and return to the shelter.
– Dinner at a traditional Italian pizzeria.
– Daily report.
– Relaxation.
09/06/2019
– Early morning awakening.
– Warm Italian breakfast with traditional products.
– Departure and road trip to Provence, crossing the wonderful landscapes of the French province.
– Stop for a hot espresso in a unique road café in the valley.
– Arrival at Verdon early in the evening at a camping (next to the Verdon River in a lush environment).
– Free program.
– Dinner in a French restaurant.
– Daily report.
– Relaxation.
10/06/2019
– Morning awakening.
– Breakfast full of French flavors in the fabulous French nature.
– Canyoning, lasting 4 hours, in the unique Verdon gorge, or the Grand Canyon of Europe, as it is usually called.
– End of activity and a small tour in the area, where we will drink a delicious tea in the most picturesque café in the area.
– Dinner at a French restaurant.
– Daily report.
– Relaxation.
11/06/2019
– Early morning awakening.
– Breakfast with croissants and French flavors.
– Departure for Sierra de Guara, road trip crossing the French Pyrenees Mountains with an intermediate stop in Andorra.
– Arriving in Andorra and tour in its special landscape, lasting 2 hours.
– Continue road trip.
– Arrival to Sierra de Guara and stay in a beautiful shelter.
– Settling.
– Dinner in the shelter.
– Update the schedule for the next days.
– Relaxation.
12/06/2019
– Morning awakening.
– Breakfast full of Spanish flavors.
– Canyoning, lasting 4 hours, in one of the most beautiful canyons of the region.
– Return to the shelter.
– Afternoon swimming and water games in the pool with the view of the Pyrenees.
– Free program.
– Dinner in the shelter.
– Daily report.
– Relaxation.
13/06/2019
– Morning awakening.
– Breakfast full of Spanish flavors.
– Via Ferrata, lasting 5 hours, with the unique view of Mascun below us.
– Return to the shelter.
– Yoga with the view of the Pyrenees.
– Afternoon tour in the area.
– Dinner at a Spanish restaurant.
– Daily report.
– Relaxation.
14/6/2019
– Morning awakening.
– Breakfast.
– Today we will leave the valley to visit one of the most picturesque canyons in the Pyrenees, where we will do Canyoning for 5 hours.
– Return to the shelter.
– Yoga with the view of the Pyrenees.
– Free program.
– Dinner in the shelter.
– Daily report.
– Relaxation.
15/6/2019
– Morning awakening.
– Breakfast.
– Free program.
– Afternoon tour and sightseeing in a medieval city of Spain.
– Return to the shelter.
– Evening barbecue in local bar.
– Daily report.
– Relaxation.
16/06/2019
– Morning awakening.
– Breakfast.
– Hiking or river trekking on this day, we will choose our activity according to the strength of the team.
– Return to the shelter.
– Departure to Barcelona (road trip).
– Short tour in the city.
– Departure to Barcelona Airport.
Required personal equipment
Medical certificate from a Cardiologist or Pathologist, written in English.
Sports shoes.
Mountaineering flexible shoes.
Canyoning shoes (or an old pair of sport shoes – not mountaineering shoes).
Mountain socks (3 pairs).
Mountaineering or fabric pair of trousers.
Fleece, warm jacket.
Isothermal (2 pairs – top and bottom).
Mountaineering jacket.
Windbreaker jacket*.
Waterproof pair of trousers *.
Waterproof overcoat (even disposable).
Backpack (up to 30L) of mountain type.
Baton *.
Hat (for the sun).
Sunglasses.
Sunscreen.
Water bottle.
Head torch.
Snack.
Sleeping bag.
Substrate.
Body towel.
Swimsuit.
Workout pants, shorts or leggings for yoga.
Sports t-shirts.
Insect repellent for the mosquitos.
Camera*.
Equipment provided by the company
10 people camping tent **.
Individual equipment for canyoning.
Individual equipment for via ferrata.
Mountaineering backpacks 20L.
Helmet.
Equipment for the descent.
Group materials (ropes – security materials).
Financial packages
The financial packages for the participation are the following.
They include:
SIMPLE PACKAGE : 1.380 € (early bird 1.180€)
- Accommodation for all days of the trip.
- Breakfast for all days.
- Transfer from and to the airports (Milan – Barcelona), as well as your everyday transfer (as a group) for all the activities you will be participating in.
- Canyoning equipment as well as other activities.
- Group insurance.
- Group pharmacy for mountaineering missions.
- Wireless VHF – UHF communication.
- Commemorative certificate of participation.
- Photos.
- Videos.
- T-shirt souvenirs.
- Entrance to national parks.
- Local guides for each activity.
- Greek guides.
- Escorts for the activities.
- All road transportation.
- Medical or life insurance cover.
- Air Freight Security (up to € 150,000) in the event of an accident.
- Travel liability insurance.
FULL PACKAGE : 1.680 € (early bird 1.480€)
- All of the above (the basic package).
- Air Tickets Athens – Milan.
- Air Tickets Barcelona – Athens.
Not included:
- Meals.
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.
- Tips for local porters, drivers and guides.
- Anything that is not explicitly mentioned in the program.
Tips and Explanations:
- Base Outdoor Activities, wishing to provide high-quality services to its travelers, has determined that the number of participants will not exceed 7 people. Its goal is to offer to each participant the opportunity to enjoy as much as possible his experience and to have the guides by his side (VIP services).
- If the number of participants is not filled in 30 days before departure, the trip will be canceled and the money paid by the participants will be refunded without any other obligation on the part of the organizers. The participants will be informed based on the contact details they have given in the entry form.
- Instructions about the airlines and the rules in force will be given.
- In case of cancellation after the completion of the entries, the deposit is not refunded.
- Accommodation will take place in various places in Europe, including shelters, hostels, camping places and traditional houses.
- If a participant does not want to participate in any of the activities for a day, he/ she is free to do whatever he/ she wishes.
- In addition, there is the possibility for each participant, during the activities, to follow as much as he is able to and wishes, even for a part of the route. The van of our transport will always be available.
- During trekking, participants will only need to carry the backpacks with the necessary materials. Additional luggage will be transported each day with the transfer service to the next B&B, so that participants can enjoy the journey without the extra weight.
* There may be changes in the program if weather conditions are not appropriate. In any case, there will be a change of the activity.
** Optional – If you do not have it, it will be given to you by the company before the start of the activity.
*** The sleeping bag should be appropriate for the season of autumn.
You can sign up
By calling 211.11.10795 or 6983.035504 or by clicking the link below : https://goo.gl/forms/GY0HOq2xDuxzD4yL2
The process
You will need to fill in the registration form in the link. It is essential that you register on time, as the availability of positions is limited. Then deposit the amount of 600 euros, or the full amount, into the bank account that will be emailed to you, after signing up for the program. Finally, you need to send a photo of your passport, or ID, and the medical certificate as a pdf file, or a photo, to the mail of the company.
Registration must be completed by 30/3/2019.
Cancellation Policy
If the participant cancels his / her voyage before leaving, he / she is subject to “cancellation fees”. If the cancellation occurs during the trip, then it is not entitled to a refund. Any cancellation is valid from the moment of receipt, in writing or by e-mail, at least 2 months prior to the activity.
In case of cancellation, the following apply:
The airline ticket is not canceled (as it is issued by name) and there is no refund, since airlines only refund a very small amount of airport taxes.
For the remaining amount:
If the cancellation does not affect the minimum number of participants, which is set at 7 people, the whole amount is refunded. In any other case, the amount is refunded only if a replacer is found.
Participations
The minimum number of participants is 7. If the number is not filled in 30 days before departure, then the trip will be canceled and the money paid by the participants will be refunded, without any other obligation on the part of the organizers. Participants will be informed based on the contact details they have entered in the registration form.
Airline information
Overweight
During the flights the maximum permissible weight is 20kg for luggage, + 5kg for a hand luggage. Additional kg in luggage charge participants with excess package fee, paid directly to airlines.
Luggage
It is forbidden to carry materials as defined by the instructions of the countries in which you are traveling.
It is also forbidden to carry crampons, batons, pagodas, shotguns, knives, woods, ropes, batteries, various liquids, etc. in your hand luggage.
If you consider necessary any of the above to be carried to the trip, you should contact the company for additional instructions.
Communication
For more information on the trip, please contact the Operation Manager of the office and the Head of Mission, Mr. Peponakis Vassilios.
