Autumn expedition to look for two of the most emblematic icons of the Pyrenees, the Brown Bear and the Bellowing Deer.
On this expedition in the Pyrenees we will enjoy observing two of the icons of the Pyrenean fauna, the deer in mating season and the great Pyrenean brown bear. We will explore some of the best places in the Pyrenees, we will discover the spectacular high mountain landscapes and we will sleep in the middle of nature.
It is bellowing deer time, it is the time of the year for the reproduction of the deer, and the males will try to get hold of the best harem, for this they will come down from the high areas of the mountains emitting a loud sound, and sometimes they will fight among themselves to win the best group of hinds. It is one of the most notorious faunal events, we will make observations to listen and see the best scenes.
In addition, we will also have the opportunity to observe and wait in different places to be able to observe the Brown Bear of the Pyrenees, a feat that is not easy, but we have a specialist in this animal and he will apply all his experience to get to see it.
All this added to the fact that it is Autumn, the Pyrenean forests change the blankets of green leaves on the treetops for various colors. It’s a great show.
A very complete proposal to explore the fauna of the Pyrenees in autumn, specifically the Parque Natural del Alt Pirineu and Valle de Arán. The choice of this time in this place is not accidental, the deer go into heat and the bears, despite the difficulty involved, can be observed.
To be able to observe the fauna we will locate ourselves in strategic locations, where our specialist has already studied and seen animal presence and tracks. In addition, our specialist will give a short course of animal location, each participant will be able to recognize the signs that we find throughout the expedition.
Fauna observation is difficult and requires many hours of patience, for this we will wait and we will be very insistent in the hot spots. Above all, the safety of the group will always prevail and we will maintain the utmost respect for the fauna and the environment.
We will use different tracking techniques such as the use of camera traps, camouflage and other techniques that we will put into practice on the ground. We will also discover many curiosities of the fauna, where they live, how they live, types of tracks…
An expedition to enjoy the observation and photography of fauna against the backdrop of the autumn landscapes of the Pyrenees mountains.
Join us to live it!
The first day is a meeting day, we will explain how the successive days are going to be and the strategy that is going to be followed, we can also go buy the food that we will take to the expedition, as well as review the backpacks that will be bring each participant. It is important to take the material that is essential, we will have to carry it to the observation points.
The dynamic of the days consists of getting up early to go to the exact locations to make the observation. At noon we will eat and rest, and in the afternoon we will return to the observation points.
The exact place where we sleep will be decided by the fauna location specialist based on the exact location of the hot spots at all times.
The program is an approximation of how the activities will be carried out, and may vary depending on the weather, the needs of the group and other causes beyond the control of the organization.
This tour focuses mainly on the Brown Bear and the Deer Bellowing, but the entire area in which we will move is full of many other wild animals, with which we may possibly come across, some more difficult to see than others. The fauna of the Pyrenees include: Roe Deer, Fox, Wild Boar, Chamois and Marmot. As for the birds, we can highlight the Griffon Vulture, the Bearded Vulture and the Golden Eagle. They are also very abundant a large number of small birds, mammals, reptiles and a wide variety of flora.
The accommodation will vary depending on the locations of the animals, and may be in shepherd’s cabins, tents in the mountains or at the campsite in case of changing areas.
Meals are excluded The first day we can also go to supermarket.
For the expedition we recommend light weight foods with high nutritional value. Dehydrated or freeze-dried food is a very good option for this type of outing.
We have some camping gas for those who need to heat water or cook.
The expeditions will be carried out in groups of between 4-8 people and will be filled in order of reservation.
| Group of 4 | 360€ per person |
| Group of 5-6 | 320€ per person |
| Group of 7-8 | 280€ per person |
*In case you have a group already formed of more than 4 participants and/or want to carry out the expedition in private (from 4 to 8 participants), please contact us.
*If you need transfers to the place of the expedition, contact us directly and we can organize.
Hide session in the Cantabrian Mountains. Have fun photographing the little birds of the town of Argovejo, surrounded by the Leonese landscapes.
Each photographer will wait hidden in the areas where we have located the footsteps of the Boreal Lynx, waiting in the forests of the Carpathians.
Observation trip to try to see the Pyrenean Brown Bear, we will go through some of the paths that it uses to look for its traces.