With a unique Romanesque heritage, legends that transcend the limits of imagination and traditions or examples of livestock transhumance, the culture of the Spanish Pyrenees holds true surprises for those who come to see it.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Day 1. Pick-up in Barcelona and shuttle to Barosse hotel.
Pick-up at Barcelona airport or City centre. Shuttle to Barosse Hotel, our first select hotel in the mountains.
A Welcome Reception in the terrace of this charming hotel boutique and informative meeting about the programme. Check material.
- Dinner: Barosse Hotel.
Day 2. La Jacetania. Valles Occidentales Natural Park. Canfranc Train Station and The citatel of Jaca.
We start the week with a very special trip: we will take a high altitude walk through the high peaks of the Western Valleys Natural Park, where we will contemplate the magnificent aerial views of the Aragonese Pyrenees at more than 2000 meters high, where we will arrive with our vehicles
Visit Canfranc Train Station / Citadel of Jaca. In the afternoon, we will visit one of Spain’s best conserved fortresses: The Citadel of Jaca, catalogued as part of Spain historical heritage.
Return to hotel Casa Barosse at 18:00h approximately to recharge your batteries.
- Breakfast: Barosse Hotel.
- Lunch: Estación Restaurant.
- Dinner: Barosse Hotel.
Day 3. Mallos de Riglos Natural Monument. Loarre Castle and San Juan de la Peña Monastery.
After breakfast we will go to Los Mallos de Riglos, an unmatched place for its rock formations, high towers made from rocks, home to many raptors.
We will visit Loarre castle and the San Juan de la Peña Monastery, a true Romanesque jewels in the Pyrenees.
- Breakfast: Barosse Hotel.
- Lunch: Riglos Restaurant.
- Dinner: Barosse Hotel.
Day 4 . Ordesa National Park. Añisclo Canyon y Ordesa Viewpoints.
After breakfast and checking-out (we change hotel today) we head towards Mont Perdido and the Ordesa National Park. Majestic mountains, endless forests and beautiful valleys await us to make today a special day, one to remember! We enter along a Añisclo canyon in search of surprises, geology, fauna and flora alike.
In the afternoon we will visit Ordesa viewpoints, the best option for those who wish to visit the Ordesa valley from above. With the help of our comfortable 4 × 4 vehicles, we will approach the viewpoints of Ordesa. Where we will make an unforgettable excursion. After a brief approach from the vehicle on an easy path, we will access the Ordesa valley viewpoint system
- Breakfast: Barosse Hotel.
- Lunch: Picnic Lunch.
- Dinner: La cadiera Jaca.
Day 5 Alquezar. Sierra de Guara Natural Park.
After a delicious breakfast and checking-out (we change hotel today) we set off for Alquezar, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. In our activity today we will enter the gorge of the Vero Rio, famous for its footbrigdes and bridges. A spectacular landscape sculpted in the rock, colours explode around us as sunlight shines through. The route ends in the beautiful Colegiate Cathedral of Alquezar, a true treat to the eye.
From there, we will drive to Benasque Valley and our second accommodation for the trip, “Acebo de Casa Muria” a unique hotel for the taste of something different.
- Breakfast: Barosse Hotel.
- Lunch: Casa Pardina Alquezar.
- Dinner: Casa Muria Hotel.
Day 6. Valley of Benasque, Posets Maladeta Natural Park.
After a delicious breakfast in the Acebo de Casa Muria we will head for the Forau de Aigualluts, one of the most spectacular places in Spain. You will see the famous waterfall at Aigualluts and see Mount Aneto (at 3404 metres is the highest in the Pyrenees). A place to take that perfect photo! If we are lucky will see the laziest animal in the Pyrenees: marmots.
In the afternoon, we will visit the town of Benasque, also known as little Switzerland in the Pyrenees. A nice tourist town that has some of its own secrets. Return to hotel at 18:00h approximately to recharge your batteries
- Breakfast: Casa Muria Hotel.
- Lunch: El Fogaril Restaurant.
- Dinner: Casa Muria Hotel.
Day 7. Isabena Valley. Romanesque Art in its purest form.
Cultural day out to discovery millenary monuments.After breakfast we set course for the Valley of Isabena. Two authentic jewels await us here. The Roda de Isabena Cathedral and Obarra Monestery. Guided tours are available.In the afternoon, we will visit some charming chapels in Tahull, a UNESCO world heritage site. Romanesque art in its purest form.
- Breakfast: Casa Muria Hotel.
- Lunch: Ca La Pepa.
- Dinner: Diamo Restaurant.
Day 8 Return shuttle to Barcelona
Breakfast and pick-up.
Return shuttle to Barcelona. 13:30h is the approximate time of arrival.
First stop in Barcelona centre (Diagonal).
Second stop at Barcelona airport.
PRICES AND DATES
If you are travelling alone or with your partner and do not mind taking a trip in a small group of 6/7 people, we still have some dates available in spring and autumn for which we can guarantee you a trip. Please see below. On the other hand, if you prefer a private experience for yourself or with your partner, family or friends, take a look at our Tailormade Experiences.
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PAYMENT PLAN:
A deposit to 500€ is required to secure your reservation.
The balance is due 60 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:
Cancellations up to 30 days prior to travel are free of charge.
25% fee for cancellations between 30 and 15 days in advance.
50% fee for cancellations made less than 15 days in advance.
This fee remains in an escrow account and is available to you for a new travel booking up to twelve months after the cancelled booking. If this period has elapsed without a booking being made, the customer is NOT entitled to a refund.
We recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance to protect your trip.
El Acebo de Casa Muria
Welcome to our house set in the Aragonese Pyrenees! This charming rural house is set in a place of true peace and tranquillity. You will fall in love with its magical landscape as you enjoy its quiet and relaxing atmosphere.
El Acebo de Muria (which literally translates to “a quiet man’s property”) is a beautiful 18th century house situated in the picturesque village of Renanué at an altitude of 1,230 metres. From here, there are magnificent views of the entire Benasque Valley.
This programme includes the following meals during the week:
MEALS
DRINKS are not included.
The Leaders
With over 20 years experience, we are all experts in mountaineering, canyoning and climbing, in coordinating and arranging activities to meet the needs of diverse groups in the natural environment. Our passion and enthusiasm for the outdoors and fun in what we do is infectious. We speak several languages are well experienced in organising groups for foreign groups. Our local knowledge of the culture, traditions and people of the valleys all add to make your experience unforgettable.
David Ruiz de Gopegui
Born in Zaragoza in 1984, the mountains beckoned David from afar and he could not resist their call. He is a qualified teacher specialising in environmental studies, a leisure time instructor, and also a trained mountain guide instructor (UIMLA International). He combines his love of photography with his work in the open air doing mountain related activities.
David is deeply passionate about the Pyrenees where he has worked for the last 14 years coordinating environmental and sporting activities. Since 2013 , he has led various international expeditions to such places as the Himalayas in Nepal, to the Alps in France and Italy, and he is seeking to embark on a new adventure in the future to Patagonia.
Alberto Andrés Andrés
Alberto is a mountain and canyon guide who has been living in the Pyrenees for 20 years. He has more than 15 years of experience as a guide and is in charge of the management and development of trips and activities.
His love for the mountains is intoxicating and he is a great traveller. He has crossed many of the world’s mountain ranges in search of new challenges, all the while exploring even more mountains and their surrounding wilderness and culture.
PACKING LIST:
NOTES ABOUT CLOTHES -RELAX & DISCONNECTED
Take comfortable clothes for hiking. Shorts maybe fine for most days but it is recommendable to take light-weight trousers aswell for cooler weather and to protection against tall grass. The best way to be comfortable is to wear various layers. It’s a good idea to bring a change of clothes for the evening, casual is best though, nothing fancy like coats or ties.
The activities are planned during the best period of weather conditions, however being a mountainous climate it can variable and it is best to be prepared for a variety of weather conditions.
Be prepared.
This list of clothes is just a guide.
DETAILS:
Detailed information about this experience can be found in the following dossier in PDF format. Download here.
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