BEFORE THE TRIP

YOUR FLIGHT TICKET
Make sure that the spelling of your name matches the spelling in your passport.

LUGGAGE
Airlines typically allow two pieces of luggage per person: one carry-on and one checked bag. The checked bag may weigh up to 23 kg, and the carry-on bag up to 8 kg with maximum dimensions of 56 x 45 x 25 cm. For exact information regarding the airline you are flying with, please refer to the airline’s website.

CHECK-IN
Check-in must be completed no later than one hour before departure. However, we recommend arriving at least two hours prior to departure, as there may be queues at passport control and security.

PASSPORT
Don’t forget your passport, as the airline will always ask to see it at check-in. Without a passport, there is a risk the airline will not allow you to board.

CURRENCY / EXCHANGE
The currency in France is the Euro. You can exchange for Euros at Forex before you travel, at the airport, or withdraw cash from ATMs.

WHATSAPP
We have created a WhatsApp group for the workshop. Here, you can communicate, share photos, and exchange information with other participants and with Angel before, during, and after the course. You will receive an invitation to join the group via your phone.

If you are not already using WhatsApp, we suggest downloading the app from the App Store or Google Play. Once you have done so, please let us know at info@zoomphototours.com, and we will send you an invitation to the group.

If you experience any difficulties joining the group, please email alexander.elmqvist@zoomphototours.com and he will assist you.

PARTICIPANTS LIST
Below you will find a link to the participant list for the trip. Please note: If a participant has chosen not to share their information, only their name will be included in the list.

List of participants Pyrenees

FLIGHT SCHEDULE 
If you haven’t already sent us a copy of your flight itinerary so we know how each participant is traveling, we kindly ask you to do so as soon as possible by emailing it to info@zoomphototours.com

INITERARY

NOTE! As the weather in the Alps can be very changeable, shifting from sunshine to rain within just a few hours, the initerary may be adjusted on-site to provide you with the best photography opportunities possible.

Throughout the trip, Angel Fux will be available for photography advice and tips, as well as assistance with image editing and critiques. She will also give presentations and share her approach to photography. Exact times for these will be determined based on the schedule of photography activities and the weather.

DAY 1 (May 23) – ARRIVAL & INTRODUCTION
Gathering at Toulouse airport around lunchtime, where Angel Fux and a host from Zoom Fotoresor will meet you. After that, we will head directly to the charming village of Luz Saint-Sauveur, where we will check in at the first-class Hôtel Tourmalet, which will be our base during our days in the Pyrenees. Angel will then begin with a presentation introducing the week’s activities and discussing night photography and the challenges it entails.

Afterwards, we will take a stroll around the village so you can get to know this lovely little alpine village. Then we will have dinner at the hotel—a great opportunity to get to know each other. (D)

DAY 2 (May 24) – LAC DES GLORIETTES & CIRQUE DE GAVARNIE
Our first morning begins with a sunrise photography session at Lac des Gloriettes. The calm waters of this mountain lake provide stunning reflections of the surrounding peaks, and you will have plenty of time to experiment with different angles, compositions, and light. Wildflowers bloom at this time of year, adding vibrant colors to your images.

After lunch back at the hotel, we head to Cirque de Gavarnie for a beautiful hike with incredible views. Here, you will have the opportunity to photograph the towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls in this natural amphitheater, all under the soft afternoon light. We will stop for a sunset picnic as the light turns golden and the landscape shifts in color. If conditions allow, we may return to Lac des Gloriettes for astrophotography later in the evening. (B, L, D)

DAY 3 (May 25) – LAC DES ESPÉCIÈRES & LAC DE SUYEN
Another peaceful morning where we photograph the morning light reflecting on Lac des Espécières. This mountain lake provides an excellent location for capturing calm reflections and the vibrant colors of the Pyrenees.

Back at the hotel, we will start working on all the images we’ve taken over the first few days. Angel will teach you how to enhance your photos and make them stand out.

Late in the afternoon, we will head to Lac de Suyen to capture the sunset. This tranquil lake is surrounded by forests and rugged mountain views—ideal for capturing dramatic and peaceful landscapes. We will picnic by the lake, and perhaps we will get another opportunity for astrophotography under the stars at Lac des Espécières. (B, L, D)

DAY 4 (May 26) – LAC DE GAUBE
This day’s morning is a bit more flexible, depending on the weather and how tired we are after the night photography. If so, we will conduct another session where Angel will focus on techniques such as composite photography, enhancing night skies, and getting the best out of your astrophotography.

In the afternoon, we will hike to the stunning Lac de Gaube. The surroundings here look like something out of a postcard, with the lake nestled among high peaks and alpine trees. It’s a beautiful spot to capture various scenes as the sun sets, and if the sky is clear, we will stay for night photography. (B, L, D)

DAY 5 (May 27) – LAC D’ESTOM
The plan for the day is flexible. If any of the previous days had bad weather or if you missed a sunrise, we can use this morning to return to one of our favorite spots for a replacement sunrise shoot. If we have plenty of photos and feel ready for a more relaxed start, we can stay at the hotel and have another editing workshop.

After lunch, we will embark on a hike to Lac d’Estom. This hike takes us through scenic mountain paths leading to a peaceful, lesser-known lake surrounded by beautiful alpine landscapes. You will have ample time to capture the scenery from various perspectives and enjoy one last evening of photography in the Pyrenees.

We will end our day with a farewell dinner back at the hotel, where we will share our favorite moments, photos, and stories before concluding an amazing week together. (B, L, D)

DAY 6 (May 28) – RETURN HOME
After breakfast, we will say goodbye and head back to Toulouse Airport, ready to return home with new skills, beautiful images, and wonderful memories from the Pyrenees. (B)