The Region
The Pyrenees
The glacial valleys, rocky summits and high mountain pastures make the Spanish Pyrenees a walkers paradise. Walks vary from rambles across flower filled meadows to exhilarating cliff-top paths. The one thing every walk has in common is stunning mountain scenery and breathtaking views. The climate is superb with fabulously sunny days throughout the year.
Panticosa
The village is centred around a 13th century church, with narrow streets winding around traditional stone buildings. Set in the heart of the Valle de Tena, Panticosa is a great base from which to explore this superb walking region.
There are several bars and restaurants, as well as a few shops, cash machines and a small supermarket selling the necessities.
The village has a municipal outdoor pool with incredible views which is open in July and August. An indoor pool is open year round which also has a sauna in which you can relax tired muscles.
Valle De Tena
A superb walking area with a huge variety of walks from gentle rambles in flower filled meadows to long days in the high mountains tackling 3000m peaks.
The vertical cliffs of the Sierra de Tendeñera form the skyline to the south, while the north and east are dominated by a collection of 3000m peaks. To the west the rocky walls of the Sierra de Partacua rise from grassy meadows.
Near the French border the Valle de Tena opens up to a wide, grassy high plateau with beautiful views of impressive peaks such as Midi D'Ossau and Pico Anayet.
South of the valley lies the Serrablo and a collection of medieval villages famous for their 11th century romanesque churches.
Torla and the Ordesa National Park
Our Discover Ordesa holidays are based in Torla - an ideal location from which to explore the Park.
A pretty village with the cliffs of Ordesa as a backdrop, Torla has bars, restaurants, shops and a small supermarket. The Ordesa Hotel is a 10 minute walk from the village centre.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Ordesa National Park contains some of the most magnificent scenery in Europe. In the glacial valley of Ordesa, thousand metre cliffs rise around you and the highest peak of the region - Monte Perdido - is in view at the head of the valley.
Carved out by the waters of the Rio Bellós, the Añisclo canyon has a completely different feel and we'll spend a day exploring the canyon and visit the medieval church of San Urbez.
Famous for it's birds of prey the park is one of the few remaining homes of the lammergeier - one of the largest vultures in Europe.
There's a huge diversity of landscapes for us to explore and as well as it's famous cliffs we'll see clear blue streams, waterfalls and flower filled alpine meadows.
All of our walking holidays visit the Ordesa National Park on at least one day.
Jaca
The original capital of Aragon and the seat for the early kings of the region. Jaca's old town has a lively atmosphere and it's winding streets are a great place to wander, browsing the shops and sampling tapas. The 16th century Citadela and 11th century cathedral are also well worth a visit.
From Jaca we have access to several excellent walking areas including San Juan de la Peña and the Valle de Tena.
Torla's church in winter with the cliffs of Ordesa in the background.
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Read our guides to:
Ordesa National Park
Flora of the Pyrenees
Loarre Castle
Valle de Tena
Walking gear
San Juan de la Peña