Through the rivers and water you will discover the soul of the Pyrenees and its beautiful landscapes. We have compiled a wide range of unique activities and excursions that will satisfy your thirst for adventure endlessly. Climb cloud-piercing mountains, explore ancient canyons, and feel the thrill of whitewater rafting.
You will also learn about local traditions, culture and enjoy the delicious Spanish gastronomy.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Day 1. Pick-up in Barcelona and shuttle to Acebo de Casa Muria hotel
Pick-up at Barcelona airport or City centre. Shuttle to Acebo de Casa Muria, our first select hotel in the mountains.
A Welcome Reception in the terrace of this charming hotel and informative meeting about the programme. Check material.
- Dinner: Casa Muria Hotel
Day 2. Rafting Esera River. Benasque Valley
We move in the morning to the Benasque valley.
If there is an exciting and fun activity for anyone, this is Rafting. Navigating on inflatable rafts down the river Ésera in the Benasque Valley is something you should not miss. Beautiful landscapes in calmed stretches combined with exciting rapids, waves and even some drops! Our guides will get you to live an unforgettable adventure
- Breakfast: Acebo de Casa Muria
- Lunch: Cotiella restaurant
- Dinner: Acebo de Casa Muria
Day 3. Kayak in congosto Montrebei
Do you imagine paddling between vertical walls of 500 metres high separated by only 20 metres of distance? Congosto de Mont-Rebei is a tour between impressive calcareous walls and many paddlers value this route as one of the most spectacular kayaking routes in Catalonia
- Breakfast: Acebo de Casa Muria
- Lunch: Picnic Packet
- Dinner: Diamo Restaurant.
Day 4. The river in Ordesa and Mont Perdido National Park
We’ll visit Aínsa (Huesca), a beautiful medieval town where the passing of the years has not diminished the charm of its streets, churches, squares, etc.
Ordesa National Park is one of Spain’s most famous parks and is the oldest protected area in Europe. From lush forests to rushing rivers and soaring mountains, the resplendence of nature is on full display here, providing you with an unforgettable experience. There will be time for bird-watching and trekking along with learning about the geology and fauna and flora of the Pyrenees.
From there, we will drive to La Jacetania and our second accommodation for the trip, “Hotel Barosse” – a unique hotel for the taste of something different
- Breakfast: Acebo de Casa Muria
- Packed / Picnic lunch
- Dinner. Barosse Hotel
Day 5. Rafting in Mallos de Riglos Natural Monument
Los Mallos de Riglos is a natural monument unique set of conglomerate rock formations that rise almost 300 metres. It is also home to the greatest colony of Griffon Vultures in all of Europe. With our rafts we will sail down the river in this beautiful place.
In the evening we visit San Juan de la Peña Monastery is a medieval jewel. It was the most important monastery in Aragon in the high Middle Ages. A good number of kings of Aragon were buried in its Royal Pantheon
- Breakfast: Barosse Hotel
- Packed / Picnic lunch
- Dinner: Barosse Hotel.
Day 6. Canyoning in Guara Park
After taking in the splendours of Mallos de Riglos Park, we will carry on to Sierra de Guara National Park to explore its mesmerising canyons. You will find that this place is the European paradise for all things canyoning! It is full of jumps, slides made from rock, crystal-clear water pool, and more, all waiting for you.
- Breakfast: Barosse Hotel
- Packed / Picnic lunch
- Dinner: Barosse Hotel
Day 7. Valles Occidentales Natural Park
After a delicious breakfast in Barosse Hotel we set course for our goal today. The ascent of Monks Peak. A beautiful and variable excursion to one of the most amazing viewpoints in the Pyrenees.
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 Barosse Hotel at 18:00h approximately to recharge your batteries.
- Breakfast: Barosse Hotel
- Packed/ Picnic Lunch
- Dinner: La Cadiera 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.
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 Marín
Alberto is a professional mountain guide, with specialities in mountaineering and climbing. He is also in environmental educator, specialising in natural heritage interpretation, Leisure Time and canoe Monitor, canyoning sports technician and Mountain guide for the blind and the visually Impaired. With almost 20 years of experience in the sector, he has worked in almost all the valleys in the Aragonese Pyrenees, leading groups of multitude of nationalities in the mountains or coordinating environmental educational programmes, nature workshops and leisure and adventure programmes.
PACKING LIST:
NOTES ABOUT CLOTHES – ACTION & ADVENTURE
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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