Valley de Tena Explorer

7 night guided walking holiday

2 guided walks each day to choose from

The Valley de Tena is a spectacular walking area with high peaks towering over wonderful alpine meadows. This guided walking holiday explores the most beautiful spots in the valley.

We offer two guided walks each day - a lower and a higher level option. The high level walks will scale some of the great peaks in the area while the easier option will explore the flower filled meadows and mountain lakes of the valley.

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Guided walking - two options each day

The week features five days fully guided walking. Each day two walks will be offered.

One option will be a grade 1 or 2 walk at a relaxed pace with plenty of time to soak up the views. These walks will be on good well graded paths. Walks will be between five to seven hours with three or four hundred metres of ascent.

The second option will be a grade 3 or 4 hike usually heading to a peak. The walks will be longer and steeper and some days may have some easy scrambling. These hikes will be six to nine hours each day with seven hundred to one thousand metres of ascent so a good level of fitness is required for these walks.

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Accommodation

Holidays are based in the four star Hotel Tierra de Biescas which has a pool, sauna and lovely gardens to relax in. The village of Biescas makes an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding area.

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.

Itinerary

During the week we visit several of the most beautiful areas in the region, each with their own charm.

This is a sample itinerary - the exact routes will depend on the weather and what the group would like to achieve.

Sunday - Arrival in Biescas

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

Monday
Low level: Ibon de Piedrafita

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.
High level: Punta del Pacino
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.

Tuesday
Low level: San Juan de la Peña

The cliffs around San Juan de la Peña are home to colonies of griffon vultures. A beautiful ridge walk above the cliffs gives us a great opportunity to see these huge birds up close and enjoy superb vistas across the Pyrenees. This walk can be combined with a visit to the fascinating medieval monastery complex of San Juan de la Peña.
High level: 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.

Wednesday
Low level: Valle de Aguas Limpias

Starting at the pretty village of Sallent de Gallego we follow the Rio de Aguas Limpias - the river of clean water - up through a wonderful valley past meadows, woods and waterfalls.
High level: 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 day enjoying the pretty village of Biescas, have a swim in the hotels pool or relax in the sauna. In the evening we’ll visit the local town of Jaca for vino and tapas.

Friday
Low level: Villages of the Serrablo

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!
High level: Pic Peyreget
A journey across the border to the French mountain of Pic Peyreget. Magnificent views of Pic du Midi d’Ossau, Balaitous and across the whole valley. The walk wouldn’t be complete without a quick stop at Refugio Pombie for a cold beer!

Saturday
Low level: Rincon de Verde

We follow a mountain stream into a valley that is a great place to see marmots. At the head of the valley lies the Rincon del Verde where sheer 700m cliffs rise above you.
High level: Pico Bacias
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.

Sunday

Free morning in Biescas 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.

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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