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Factfile: Refugio Week
2013 Dates & Prices
Sunday 23-30 June	£799 trip now full See Tour of Posets for alternative hit to hut itinerary
Single supplement	£59
Accommodation 4 nights in mountain Refugios 2 nights in Hotel Almud (Sallent de Gallego) 1 night in Hotel Tierra de Biescas 4* (Biescas)
Meals 3 course evening meal (excluding rest day) including wine with meal Breakfast each day (cooked options in hotel) Picnic lunches on walking days
Guided Walking 5 days fully guided walking Small groups of 8 maximum
Grade 4 Walks: 7 to 10 hours Ascent: 700m to 1400m Paths: High mountain paths that may require the use of crampons (particularly in June). Steep, rocky and exposed sections. Previous hiking experience and a good level of fitness essential.
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

Refugio Week

7 night guided walking holiday

Due to a cancellation we now have one place available for or June trip - email us to reserve your spot

Staying overnight in a mountain hut or ‘refugio’ allows you to reach the wildest areas of the Pyrenees. Following the GR11 you’ll explore trails out of the reach of day hikers and make the classic ascent of Monte Perdido.

Staying at two of the best-situated refugios in the Pyrenees we’ll explore both the Valle de Tena and Ordesa National Park. The highlight of the trek is an ascent of the ‘lost mountain’ - Monte Perdido. At 3355m this is the third highest peak in the Pyrenees.

Read the trip report from our June Refugio Week, take a look at our Refugio Week gallery or read previous guests comments about our holidays.

Guided walking - grade 4

This is a week of demanding hiking with long days and steep ascents. A good level of fitness and some hiking experience is essential. Trails will vary with a mixture of good paths interspersed with scree and boulderfields. There are several exposed sections.

The ascents are not technical and do not require technical experience. Crampons may be required (particularly in June) but you will be instructed on all the necessary techniques during the holiday. For additional safety a qualified local guide will join us for the ascents of Tebbarai and Monte Perdido.

We’ll send you a detailed kitlist before arrival and organise hire of crampons and ice axes if required.

Accommodation

For the hike in the Valley de Tena we will stay at Refugio Respomuso. In the Ordesa National Park, Refugio Goriz will be our base. Both serve three course evening meals as well as snacks and drinks. We’ll sleep in large mixed dorms.

When not in the mountains we stay at the family-run Hotel Almud in Sallent de Gallego. Evening meals are served at the hotel.

Itinerary

A two day hike in the Valle de Tena will be followed by a three day hike in the Ordesa National Park hiking the length of both the Anisclo and Ordesa canyons.

Sunday - Sallent de Gallego

Arrive in Sallent de Gallego from Zaragoza late evening. Short briefing and kit check over over a light meal and wine.

Monday - Refugio Respomuso

From Sallent de Gallego we set off along one of the region’s highlights: the GR11, we follow the Pyrenean long-distance path to Refugio Respomuso, situated among 3000-metre peaks. On the way we have the option of a side trip to the spectacular Ibones de Arriel.

Tuesday - Circo de Piedrafita

We set off early into the wild landscape of Circo de Piedrafita. Our route takes us past mountain lakes and we have the option to climb Tebberai (2916m). We head down past the Ibones Azules and to Refugio Bachimaña to stay another night in the mountains with fantastic views.

Wednesday - Rest day

Easy descent from Refugio Bachimaña taking a couple of hours. Short transfer back to Hotel Almud. Free afternoon to relax in the village of Sallent de Gállego or take a short stroll.

Thursday - The Ordesa Valley

The Faja de Pelay is the start of our three-day hike. After an initial steep climb we follow a wide ledge in the sheer cliffs of the Ordesa valley giving breathtaking views across the valley and of the border peaks. Spend the night at Refugio Goriz beneath Monte Perdido.

Friday - Monte Perdido

Our objective today is the classic ascent of Monte Perdido (3335m), the highest peak in the area. The summit views overlooking the Ordesa, Pineta and Anisclo canyons and into France are stunning. Steep in places, the route crosses a snow field that often requires the use of crampons. Return to Refugio Goriz for the night.

Saturday - Añisclo Canyon

Our walk out is through the neighbouring Añisclo Canyon, another spectacular canyon carved into the limestone plateau. We pass thundering waterfalls before reaching our transport back to the 4* Hotel Tierra de Biescas with a sauna and a pool for a final night of luxury.

Sunday - Biescas

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

When to come

If you like the idea of walking over snow then June’s the best time to come as there is usually still snow cover at this time of year. If you’d prefer to keep your feet on more solid ground then look at our Tour of Posets hut to hut holiday in August or September which is usually snow free.

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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