A million stars
Your first bivouac in the Pyrenees
Have you ever dreamed of sleeping under the open sky, wrapped in mountains, with nothing above you but a canopy of stars? This is your chance to feel like part of the Pyrenees for one night. Perfect for beginners curious about bivouacking, but with the safety and support of a professional guide. No prior experience needed and gear rental available. Because there’s a first time for everything… and this one will stay with you forever!
TU VIAJE, AL DETALLE
You’ll explore the stunning glacial lakes of the Posets-Maladeta Nature Park and its wild western side: the vast Val de Chistau, your gateway to true high-mountain terrain.
You’ll experience your very first bivouac in the Pyrenees, sleeping under the stars in complete freedom. To ensure the best possible adventure, the exact bivouac spot is chosen according to weather, season, visitor flow, and mountain conditions.
You’ll also enjoy the warm Chistabín hospitality at Viadós hut, a mountain hut that’s kept its soul intact since it opened nearly 70 years ago.
You’ll return to civilization with the feeling you’ve lived something big and you’ll bring home new skills and memories that will inspire your next adventure. That’s the spirit of the microadventures of Lardana Expeditions.
Highlights
- Suitable for beginners.
- Gear rental available.
- Local mountain guide.
- Guarded mountain hut and bivouac.
Program
Welcome and briefing
At 7:30 PM, we’ll hold a brief briefing in San Juan de Plan (Chistau, Spain) to quickly go over the route for the coming days, make final checks on the bikes and gear, and take the opportunity to get to know each other.
♦ If you need accommodation for this day or a transfer from a nearby train station or airport (Barcelona, Zaragoza, Bilbao, Tarbes, or Toulouse), please let us know in the contact form.
Stage 1: into the Posets-Maladeta Natural Park
The magical sunset of Viadós
Our adventure kicks off with a 4×4 route through a winding forest track. From there, a short trek leads us to one of Posets-Maladeta’s hidden gems: a pristine glacial lake shimmering with crystal-clear waters, cradled by towering peaks that seem to touch the sky at nearly 3000 meters. Then, we’ll journey back by 4×4 to the welcoming Viadós hut, where the warmth of its keepers and a hearty mountain dinner await. Rest up well for tomorrow!
Stage 2: ¡Time to bivouac!
A night beneath a million stars
After an energising breakfast, we’ll shoulder our packs — now packed with all we need for a night in the wild. We’ll set off on a spectacular circular route, hiking under some of the tallest three-thousanders in the Pyrenees. We’ll choose our camp spot, set up our bivouac, and you’ll learn everything you need to feel comfortable and safe sleeping out in the wild. Dinner cooked on a small stove as the sun sets will taste like a reward in itself… and when night falls, your reward will be the warmth of your sleeping bag and a sky so clear and star-filled you’ll never forget it.
Stage 3: minitrek complete, back to civilisation
Breakfast amidst peaks
As the sun rises, we’ll pack up our “bedroom under the stars”, finish our hike, and head back down to the valley in our 4×4. Before you leave, we highly recommend a well-deserved Chistabín meal at one of the local restaurants. You’ll go home with a backpack full of stunning memories, new skills, and a craving for your next adventure under a million stars. Your second bivouac in the Pyrenees is already calling!
- 40-50 L backpack with rain cover.
- Trekking poles (rental available).
- Sleeping bag (comfort rating between -5ºC and 0ºC). (rental available).
- Sleeping bag liner.
- Sleeping pad (rental available).
- 1.5 L water bottle.
- Energy bars, nuts or similar snacks, and lunch meals for 7 days (packed lunches available upon request).
- Headlamp and spare batteries (rental available).
- Trekking boots.
- Long pants, thermal shirt, thermal leggings, and short-sleeve technical shirt.
- Insulated jacket (down or Primaloft).
- Waterproof jacket and pants (GORE‑TEX or similar).
- Passport and federation membership card (if applicable).
♦ You’ll receive a detailed gear list after confirming your reservation.
- Local mountain guide.
- Route planning and preparation.
- Personalised pre-trip guidance.
- Initial briefing.
- Welcome pack.
- 4x4 transfers within the area.
- Accommodation in mountain hut, half board (1 night).
- Dinner, breakfast, and cooking gear for the bivouac (1 night).
- Civil liability and accident insurance for mountain activities.
- Civil liability and surety insurance for package travel.
- Group safety equipment.
- First night accommodation.*
- Transport to/from the meeting point.*
- Picnics, drinks, meals not specified in the ‘What’s Included’ section, showers, and other extras during the activity.*
- Travel insurance (optional).
- Cancellation insurance (optional).
- Expenses caused by abandoning the route.
- Bivouac gear (rental available).
- Anything not included in the ‘What’s included’ section.
♦ If you require transportation to the Pyrenees, accommodation for the first night, or picnics (to book at the guarded huts), please specify it in the contact form.
Booking
- Booking request: submit a booking request through the contact form.
- Pre-contractual information: We’ll email you all the pre-contract information you need to review and sign, along with the trip terms and conditions and your traveller rights.
- Package travel contract and deposit: We’ll send you the official package travel contract to review and sign, plus the general terms and conditions and payment method. To secure your spot, you’ll need to pay a deposit of 20% of the trip price (unless your package travel contract specifies otherwise).
- Trip confirmation: When we reach the minimum number of participants, your trip will be confirmed.
- If we don’t reach the minimum number of people needed, we’ll let you know at least 7 days before departure and refund all payments made in full.
- Final payment: The remaining balance is due no later than 7 days before departure, unless your package travel contract specifies otherwise.
Package Travel General Conditions
You can check out our general conditions for package travel here.
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