The summits of the Pyrenees are rugged and rocky with spectacular views around every corner. Our Peaks & Passes week offers challenging walks along clifftop paths surrounded by dramatic scenery.

Moderate Grade

This is a week of fairly demanding hiking. The scale of the Pyrenees make for steep climbs and some days will have ascents of up to a thousand metres. However we remember you are on holiday and one or two days will feature beautiful but slightly less strenuous hikes. Paths will generally be good but there will be some exposed sections and sure-footedness is necessary. You should expect days of between five to nine hours with approximately 600-1100 metres of ascent.

Accommodation

Accommodation is in the family run Hotel Casa Morlans in Panticosa. During the week we visit several of the most beautiful areas in the region, each with their own individual charm. In the Ordesa National Park we can walk the fabulous 'Faja de las Flores' - a ledge cut into the high vertical cliffs of the canyon and one of the most spectacular hikes in Europe.

Sample Itinerary

Walks will start either from our base in the Tena Valley or from a neighbouring valley. The exact routes will depend on the weather and what the group would like to achieve.

Sunday

Arrive in Panticosa from Zaragoza in mid afternoon. Free time to explore the village and surroundings. Evening briefing and a meal at Hotel Casa Morlans.

Monday

This day takes us to the secluded and beautiful Valle de Hecho. Our circular route follows close to the French border towards Ibon de Acherito. The trail home takes us through a magnificent cirque of rocky peaks and then back through alpine meadows featuring streams and waterfalls.

Tuesday

One of the most spectacular paths in Europe is the Faja de las Flores where a narrow balcony is cut into the sheer cliffs of the Ordesa valley offering breathtaking views of Monte Perdido and the valley floor a dizzying 1000m below.

Wednesday

Set on a high plateau of peaty grasslands we find Ibon de Anayet. From here we have several choices - either relax with a picnic and take in the magnificent views of the surrounding mountains including Pic du Midi d'Ossau. Alternatively we can tackle the steep and exciting Vertice de Anayet or the slightly tamer Pico Anayet.

Thursday

Rest day. Spend a relaxing day in Panticosa, visit one of the nearby places of interest such as the Parque Faunistica or we can recommend hiking routes and provide maps for you to do your own day hike.

Friday

North of Panticosa lays a wild area full of jagged summits and lakes. There are a number of great trails including the Ibones Azules or Pico de la Muga (2675m) on the French border that has truly fabulous views.

Saturday

Some of the most beautiful lake landscapes in the Pyrenees can be found at Ibones de Arriel. The four lakes, lying on different plains, are surrounded by steep granite peaks where Pico Palas indisputably takes pride of place. At Ibon de Arriel Alto this majestic mountain lies directly in front of you.

Sunday

Breakfast. Leave Panticosa mid morning to catch the lunchtime flight from Zaragoza.

Check availability

Peaks & Passes

Spectacular scenery in the high Pyrenees
Exciting cliff top paths
Visit the Ordesa National Park

Sat 7 - 14 June	£649
Sat 12 - 19 July Sat 2 - 9 Aug Sun 24 - 31 Aug	£699
Sun 31 Aug - 7 Sep Sat 20 - 27 Sep Sat 4 Oct - 11 Oct	£649
Single supplement £75