Wolf Tracking Itinerary

We have put together an example itinerary for you so you can get an idea of what to expect on your wolf tracking adventure.

But it is not set in stone and we will adapt it to suit the group.

The main thing to remember is that you will be following wild animals so it is really they who will be dictating the itinerary!

Day 1 - Arrive

We will either collect you from Gap train station or meet you directly at the accommodation if you have made your own way there. Once everyone has arrived we will have a welcome drink and go through the next few days. It's a good opportunity to ask any questions before settling down to a good hearty meal and a good night's sleep in preparation for tomorrow's adventure!

Day 2 - First Day Tracking

First day tracking.

This is a full day out with your high mountain guide and expert tracker following the signs and prints of wolves. The actual destination will depend on where the wolves are thought to be at the time, but walking is likely to be ‘off piste’ in a wild all terrain environment.

You will get a really good insight into the behaviour of the wolves and mountain wildlife; chamois, wild boar, mouflon and deer, as they eat, sleep, mate and carry out their lives under the threat of their biggest predators, the wolf and lynx.

After a good day out in the mountains we'll take you back to your accommodation for a well deserved meal!

Day 3 - First Day of Overnight Tracking Expedition

Depending on results from yesterday and other local knowledge, your guide will take you further into the mountains in search of the wolves and you’ll stay overnight in a winter refuge – a real tracking adventure.

The wolves are often active at dawn and dusk and over night so sleeping out in the mountains is a really good opportunity to get a decent glimpse.

The guide will also place an infrared, movement triggered camera overnight so you can see who came to visit you whilst you were fast asleep!

You will need to share the weight of food and drink in your rucksacks for the night.

Day 4 - Return from Overnight Tracking Expedition

Walk back from the refuge, again following signs of the wolves, ultimately heading back in the direction of the bed and breakfast or vehicle shuttle (if you have gone in a different direction following the wolves) where you will enjoy a hearty evening meal and a luxury bed for the night!

At the end of your trip, you’ll be able to tell the difference between a dog print and wolf print, a chamois, deer or wild boar print, and whether it was running or walking and in what direction, you’ll discover the hiding places and dens of the animals and see plenty of wildlife as well as hopefully catching a glimpse of the wolves in action.

Day 5 - Return Home

This is the last day where we will say goodbye.

If we haven't already had a chance to download the night pictures and time permits we'll have a leisurely coffee over the computer and find out what all the strange noises were in the night!

We'll give you a lift back to Gap train station.

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