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Village to Village
Self Guided Walking
From £649 per person
2013 Dates & Prices
Available throughout the summer.
Start on whichever day you like.
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Hotel to hotel walking along the length of the Valle de Tena, staying at different villages during the week. We transport your luggage each day meaning you just have to walk with a daypack.
A wonderful route with fantastic views throughout the week and a real sense of journey as you head up the valley. The route doesn’t just stick to the valley floor but gets up into the higher mountains. You’ll stay at small traditional Pyrenean villages with narrow winding streets and stone houses centred around medieval churches.
The walking is mid level with three of the days having longer options available.
You’ll cover a reasonable distance each day -
The hotels have all been carefully chosen to give you a proper Spanish experience and all are charming with great food and facilities.
“The village to village hike was outstanding set against the magnificent backdrop
of the Valle de Tena. The walks were a perfect distance and each day provided a different
landscape. Walking directions were clear and the hotels gave a real Spanish flavour.
Excellent organisation from Hike Pyrenees!”
Phil and Sarah
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Party Size |
2 or 3 |
4 or more |
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1 May - |
£699 |
£649 |
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4 Aug - |
£749 |
£699 |
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1 Sep - |
£699 |
£649 |
Grade 2 walking
with harder options available
Walks: At a relaxed pace with breaks and a lunch stop the walks take 5 to 7 hours each day. The longer options take up to 9 hours.
Ascents: 350m to 700m each day. Ascents are not steep or sustained.
p to 1100m for
the longer option with some steep sections
Paths: You’ll be on good footpaths for most of the week with just one short section on a country lane. The longer options get into the higher mountains with rockier and steeper sections.
You can start the holiday on whichever day you’d like and the itinerary is seven nights with 6 days walking.
The itinerary has plenty of flexibility with several days offering two walking options. With two nights spent at both Panticosa and Sallent de Gallego you also have the option of taking a rest day.
For those that like long days two of the days have longer options that cover 19km and get into steep high mountain terrain.
You can arrive at the start of the walk in Biescas by car, by public transport and taxi (which we will arrange) or on Sunday evenings we can provide transfers to and from Zaragoza airport or train station for £100 per person.
Day 1 -
Arrive in Biescas spending the night at the 4* Hotel Tierra de Biescas. Briefing in the evening about the week ahead, going over the route and giving you a chance to ask any questions.
Day 2 -
Heading north you pass under the cliffs of the Sierra de Tendeñera and see the valley
open up before you. The route’s full of history as you pass a dolmen, the scenic
church of Santa Elena and bunkers built by Franco to defend against invasion through
the Pyrenees. Spend the night at Hotel Casa Morlans.
Distance: 11km, ascent: 400m
Day 3 -
Today you have a choice of two circular routes. The shorter option passes through
lovely woodland into the meadows of the Valle la Ripera. The longer option passes
up a valley, over a 2000 metre col and back down to Panticosa past a beautiful mountain
lake. Second night at Hotel Casa Morlans.
Shorter option: distance: 11km, ascent:
400m
Longer option: distance: 19km, ascent: 1100m
Day 4 -
Continuing your journey you head into the northern half of the valley passing through
Lanuza -
Direct route: distance: 10km, ascent: 200m
With extension: distance: 16km, ascent:
800m
Day 5 -
Hike along the beautiful Rio Aguas Limpias -
Shorter
option: distance: 14km, ascent: 450m
Longer option: distance: 19km, ascent: 900m
Day 6 -
Today you cross over to the western side of the valley and head south to the peak
of Punta del Pacino (1965m) for panoramic views across the valley. Descend to the
tiny village of Sandiniés and spend the night at Casa Pelentos.
Distance: 13km, ascent:
750m
Day 7 -
Pass through the woods of Betato before climbing through meadows to the lake of Ibon
de Piedrafita nestled under the vast cliffs of the Sierra de Partacua. The route
finishes at the village of Piedrafita where you’ll be picked up for a short transfer
to Biescas where you’ll spend the night at Hotel Tierra de Biescas.
Distance: 14km,
ascent 400m
Day 8 -
Final day spent in Biescas before departing for your homeward journey.
Hotels are superb throughout the week, in particular the hotels in Sallent de Gallego and Sandinies are full of character. Breakfast and evening meals are taken at the hotels and they’ll provide you a packed lunch each morning.
Hotel Tierra de Biescas (Biescas)
Your base for the first and final nights. Excellent 4* Hotel Tierra de Biescas is in the heart of the old village, set in lovely grounds with an indoor and outdoor pool and a sauna which is a great treat after a weeks hiking.
Each of it’s 42 stylishly furnished rooms have an en-
There is ample and safe parking at the hotel if you need to leave your car there during the week.
Hotel Casa Morlans (Panticosa)
Friendly, family run hotel in the centre of the village. The two star hotel has 25 rooms with a mixture of twins, doubles and triples.
Rooms at the back of the hotel have balconies with mountain views. All rooms have
en-
Hotel Almud (Sallent de Gallego)
Hotel Almud is a wonderful stone building set in the winding streets of Sallent de
Gállego. Mariano and Marie-
The hotel is fantastically decorated throughout with the bedrooms beautifully converted
all with en-
There is a living room and reading area with sofas and a stone fireplace where you can have a coffee and relax.
Meals are taken at the hotels restaurant -
Casa Pelentos (Sandinies)
It’s hard to think of a more tranquil place to stay than the tiny village of Sandinies. It’s stone buildings all have fantastic views over the valley.
Casa Pelentos is another charming and friendly hotel hotel with just 7 rooms and a renowned restaurant. Please note Casa Pelentos is closed in May and during this month alternative accommodation will be used.
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£99 single supplement for a single room for the week
Prices are per person and based on two people sharing a twin or double room.
Minimum party size is 2.
Included
7 nights full board accommodation
Breakfast each morning
Picnic lunches each day
3 course evening meals each night
Not included
Flights, transfers, insurance, drinks with evening meal (drinks included at Hotel Casa Morlans)
Getting to the Pyrenees
You can arrive at the start of the walk in Biescas by car, public transport and taxi (which we will arrange) or on Sunday evenings we can provide transfers to and from Zaragoza airport or train station for £100 per person.
There is ample and safe parking at the hotel in Biescas and it’s fine to leave your car there for the week while you’re hiking.
From the UK
There are direct flights from London Stansted to Zaragoza. You can also fly to Barcelona and hire a car and drive to Biescas or catch the AVE fast train to Zaragoza where we pick up at both the train station and the airport on Sundays or you can catch a bus to Biescas.
From outside Europe
Most of our guests from outside of Europe fly via Barcelona or Madrid, combing a stay in one of these two excellent cities with their walking holiday. From Barcelona it’s easiest to hire a car and drive to Biescas (around a 4 hour drive). Madrid has excellent rail links with Zaragoza (1 hr 20 mins, 90 euros return). From Zaragoza you can either meet our transfers on Sunday, hire a car or take a bus to Biescas.
See more travel options and details on the getting here page and car rental from Zaragoza page.
If you have any questions about getting here or would like any advice then please drop us an email.
Village to Village Self Guided
2013 Dates
The holiday is available throughout the summer.
You can start and finish the itinerary on whichever day you like. The only restriction
is if you’d like our transfers from Zaragoza they are only available on Sundays -
Price
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Party Size |
2 or 3 |
4 or more |
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1 May - |
£699 |
£649 |
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4 Aug - |
£749 |
£699 |
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1 Sep - |
£699 |
£649 |
Photos taken on our Village to Village walking holiday
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Guest reviews
Comments from guests who’ve been on our Village to Village self walking holiday.
The scenery is fantastic, the hotels gracious and the route directions all clear and precise. My best walk ever! Susan
The village to village hike was outstanding set against the magnificent backdrop
of the Valle de Tena. The walks were a perfect distance and each day provided a different
landscape. Walking directions were clear and the hotels gave a real Spanish flavour.
Excellent organisation from Hike Pyrenees!
Phil and Sarah
A thoroughly enjoyable week of excellent walking, fantastic views along great routes
combined with superb hospitality in the hotels along the way. Thank you Phil and
Anna for a great week.
Paul and Paula
If you want to experience the Spanish Pyrenees there is no better way. Phil & Anna
have done an excellent job packaging a good hike and a local village experience.
Michael
This was a spectacular hiking experience with a visual or culinary surprise around
every corner! Phil and Anna offer a superb and personalised package -
Exceeded our expectations. Loved that each day was different. Will most definitely
recommend to others.
Tim and Nancy
Flexible walking in superb mountain scenery together with an excellent choice of
hotels.
Liz and family
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