Pyrenees Charity Hike
Dougal and his fundraising crew in the Ordesa Valley
Last week Dougal and his fundraising crew came over for a challenging 4 days hiking in aid of Claire House Childrens Hospice. We had brilliant weather and tackled 4 fantastic routes.
Crossing a snowfield heading up to Pico Anayet
Our first days hiking took us to Pico Anayet – a spectacular, pointy peak of 2545m. There’s a lot more snow than normal in the Pyrenees this summer so we had to cross a few snowfields before tackling the chains and the scramble to the summit.
Refugio Week – summiting Marbore
On the summit of Marbore (3248m)
Fantastic Refugio Week last week with the highlight being summiting a snow covered Marbore (3248m) and looking the Cirque de Gavarnie far below.
Clear blue skies and lots of snow made for fantastic hiking. Our first two day trek in the Valle de Tena took us to the Ibones de Arriel before hiking to our home for the night - Refugio Respomuso. The second day soon had us with our crampons on and ice axes out as we headed into the superb Cirque de Piedrafita and our summit of the day – Tebbarai standing at 2916m with fantastic views in all directions.
Refugio Respomuso and the Cirque de Piedrafita - click on the photo for a larger image - thanks for the great photo David !
Walking in the Valle de Ordiso
The walking season is in full swing here in the Pyrenees and we’ve had a couple of great walking holidays already this June with a Lakes & Valleys and a Discover Ordesa walking holidays. We’ve had some fantastic hikes visiting high alpine pastures, abandoned villages, the Ordesa and Anisclo canyons and some superb summits. read more…
Fuerte de Coll de Ladrones
The fort at Coll de Ladrones
Yesterday evening I went climbing at a venue called Coll de Ladrones north of Jaca near the French border. There has been a fort there since 1751 and before climbing I went for a bit of an explore. read more…
Lynx cubs at La Cuniacha
La Cuniacha animal park near Piedrafita welcomed 3 new Lynx cubs this spring. Apparently they were born very early and the park wardens are concerned that they won’t make it through any cold spells.
