Hotel Casa Morlans

2* in Panticosa.
Friendly family run hotel in the heart of Panticosa and surrounded by the peaks of the Valle de Tena.

Peaks & Passes

7 night guided walking holiday

A superb week of challenging hiking on some of the best trails in the Pyrenees. We’ll venture into the rugged, higher mountains of the Pyrenees, finding a rocky wilderness dotted with mountain lakes and spectacular views.

We’ll tackle some of the most spectacular summits in the valley and will be rewarded with views that make all of the effort worthwhile.

Take a look at our Peaks & Passes gallery or read previous guests comments about our holidays.

Guided walking - grade 3

This is a week of reasonably strenuous hiking with some fairly long days and a good level of fitness is required. The Pyrenees are renowned for steep climbs and you should be capable of ascents of over one thousand metres.

However we remember you are on holiday and one or two days will feature slightly less strenuous hikes. Paths are generally good but there will be some exposed sections and some easy scrambling and sure-footedness is required. You should expect days of between seven to ten hours walking.

Accommodation

You will stay in the family-run Hotel Casa Morlans in Panticosa - an ideal base from which to reach the higher reaches of the Valle de Tena. Three course evening meals are taken at the hotel restaurant each night apart from the rest day when we will visit Jaca and eat at one of the excellent restaurants or tapas bars.

2012 Tour de France

The holiday on the 15-22 July will feature a trip to see stage 16 of the Tour de France on the rest day. We know a great spot just outside Laruns and we’ll take a picnic and make a day of it. The race is a superb spectacle and a must see for any cycling enthusiasts.

Itinerary

Walks will explore the variety of The Valle de Tena and its nearby neighbours. One day will be spent in the Ordesa National Park.

This is a sample itinerary - there are many excellent routes in the area and the exact routes will depend on the weather and what the group would like to achieve.

Sunday -Panticosa

Arrive in Panticosa from Zaragoza late evening. Short briefing over a generous helping of Serrano ham, baguettes and wine.

Monday - Pico Anayet (2545m)

Set on a high plateau of peaty grasslands we find Ibon de Anayet. From here we have several choices. We can either relax with a picnic and take in the magnificent views. Alternatively we can tackle the steep and exciting Pico Anayet or the slightly tamer, but with equally impressive views, Vertice de Anayet.

Tuesday - Faja de Pelay

A spectacular path high in the Ordesa Valley. A steep ascent from the valley floor takes us to a wonderful balcony amongst the cliffs that we follow around to the end of the valley. Fantastic views of the Breche de Roland and Monte Perdido.

Wednesday - Ibones de Arriel

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.

Thursday - Rest day

Spend a relaxing day in Panticosa, go on a hike from the village or visit one of the nearby attractions such as the Parque Faunistico. Evening visit to Jaca.

Friday - Pico de Bacias (2760m)

This day takes us to the high, wild land above the spa resort of Baños de Panticosa. We pass a series of mountain lakes before an easy ridge scramble to the summit of Pico de Bacias where we get magnificent views across to Vignemale and the Ordesa National Park.

Saturday - Garmo Negro (3066m)

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).

Sunday - Panticosa

Free morning in Panticosa before leaving mid-afternoon to catch the evening flight from Zaragoza.

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.

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2012 Dates & Prices
Sunday 15-22 July* Sunday 5-12 August Sunday 23-30 September *Tour de France special	£749
Single supplement	£89
Accommodation 7 nights in Hotel Casa Morlans 2* (Panticosa)
Meals 3 course evening meal (excluding rest day) including wine with meal Cooked or continental breakfast each day Picnic lunches on walking days
Guided Walking 5 days fully guided walking Small groups of 8 maximum
Grade 3 Walks: 7 to 10 hours Ascent: 700m to 1200m Paths: Rockier paths with some steep sections and options for easy scrambling Walks equivalent of a decent day out in Lakes, Snowdonia or Scotland. Good level of fitness required.
Included Transfers To and from Zaragoza on Sunday evenings to meet Ryan Air flight from Stansted or train from Barcelona or Madrid. Call us for more details on getting here.
Not included Flights Insurance Lunch and evening meal on rest day