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Independent
Walking Holidays

Self guided walking holidays

Our independent walking holidays are designed to help you enjoy the Pyrenees on your own. We take the hard work out of organising your holiday by arranging accommodation, supplying route directions, maps, weather forecasts and picnic lunches.

Each evening we are at the hotel to talk through your options for the next day. We can offer advice on the best routes, discuss the flowers and birds you’ve seen on your walks and answer any other questions that you might have.

Self drive

Hiring a car or driving to Spain gives you the greatest level of flexibility - you can choose to arrive and depart on any day and from whichever airport is most convenient to you. Panticosa is easy to find and we provide driving directions.

Airports that are in driving distance include Zaragoza, Barcelona, Pau, Toulouse, Pamplona and Bilbao. Car hire is available at all of these. Read more information on getting here.

Let us do the driving

Choose our transport option and we’ll provide transfers to Zaragoza and the trails each day.  We visit different areas every day (including one day in the Ordesa National Park) and each area has several different walking options.

Accommodation

You can choose to stay in either the 2* Hotel Casa Morlans in Panticosa or the 4* Hotel Tierra de Biescas. Casa Morlans is a traditional family run hotel. The beautifully designed Hotel Tierra de Biescas has an indoor and outdoor pool.

All of our walks are in easy reach from either hotel.

For the full board option a picnic lunch is provided for you to eat on the trail. Three course evening meals are taken at the hotel restaurant each evening.

Planning pack and route cards

Before you leave the UK we'll send you the most accurate hiking map of the area along with a booklet containing route descriptions for over 200km of the best hikes.

While you’re here we provide detailed route cards for each trail. These give detailed directions, length of walk, height gain and what you’ll see on the way. The routes range from easy rambles through to long days in the higher mountains so there’s something for everyone.

If your legs get weary we also provide several driving itineraries for day trips in your car. These pass through fantastic scenery and visit local sites of interest such as Loarre Castle and San Juan de la Peña.

Suggested Itineraries

We’ve route descriptions for dozens of walks in the area. Options range from short strolls to long days in the high mountains. Here’s a few suggestions.

Ibon de Piedrafita - grade 1

Nestled in the meadows under the cliffs of the Sierra de Partacua lies the Ibon de Piedrafita. A gentle climb takes us out of the woodland for superb views across the Valle de Tena.

Villages of the Serrablo - grade 1

A walk linking the medieval villages of the Serrablo. These pretty villages are famous for their 11th century romanesque churches. We walk through gentle woodland with views up the Valle de Tena and have a picnic lunch at the semi abandoned village of Susín which has just one remaining inhabitant!

Punta del Pacino - grade 2

A beautiful ascent through woodland and meadows to the peak of Punta del Pacino. Its position at the centre of the valley gives fabulous  panoramic views of the Valle De Tena and surrounding peaks.

Ordesa Valley - Faja de Pelay - grade 3

A steep climb rewarded with a bird’s eye view of the valley. A superb path then contours around the cliffs before dropping to the valley floor - highly recommended hike with views of the Breche de Roland and Monte Perdido.

Ibones de Arriel - grade 3

Some of the most beautiful lake landscapes in the Pyrenees can be found at Ibones de Arriel. The four lakes, lying at different heights, are surrounded by steep granite peaks with Pico Palas taking pride of place.

Pico Anayet (2545m) - grade 4

Set on a high plateau of peaty grasslands you’ll find Ibon de Anayet with fantastic views across the lake to Pic Midi d’Ossau. Either relax with a picnic and take in the magnificent views. Alternatively tackle the steep and exciting Pico Anayet or the slightly tamer, but with equally impressive views, Vertice de Anayet.

Garmo Negro (3066m) - grade 4

Overlooking Panticosa this three thousander makes for an excellent finale to the week.  Superb summit views along the Pyrenees chain. An optional side trip takes us on an excellent scramble along a ridge to the summit of Argulas (3046m).

If you have any questions about our walking holidays please give us a call on +44 (0)208 123 5049 or drop us an email.

Hotel Casa Morlans

2* in Panticosa
A friendly family run hotel in the heart of Panticosa. 3 course evening meals are served in the hotels excellent restaurant.

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Hotel Tierra de Biescas

4* in Biescas
Set in lovely grounds with a  bar, sauna, restaurant, lounge area, indoor and outdoor pool.

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