Blogging from the Pyrenees
Phil & Anna have been living in the Pyrenees for over 17 years and love the culture, wildlife and mountains here. We run Hike Pyrenees, which organises guided and self guided hiking holidays in the Pyrenees and other areas of Spain. Our blog tells about our adventures hiking, snowshoeing and skiing in the Pyrenees and we hope to explain some of the fascinating flora, fauna and history of the area. We hope you enjoy reading!
Don’t go hungry! A poem from the Valle de Tena
Beautiful mountain walks, plenty of laughter, new friendships and lots of delicious food! Our September Valle de Tena Explorer group enjoyed a wonderful week in the Pyrenees, and one of our guests, Alys, captured it all in a delightful poem. A lovely reminder of what makes our walking holidays so special.
Discover Ordesa: when small things become great
Another wonderful week in Ordesa National Park, where the smallest moments often leave the biggest memories. From breathtaking mountain views and rewarding hikes to unexpected wildlife encounters and plenty of laughter, our guests share what made this Discover Ordesa holiday so special.
A week in the Heart of the Pyrenees
We look back on a wonderful week in Benasque, where you can find Aneto, the highest peak in the Pyrenees, exploring wild alpine valleys, high mountain lakes and some of the finest scenery in the Pyrenees.
Valle de Tena Explorer: classic walks in the Pyrenees
Explore the Valle de Tena with classic Pyrenean walks, high mountain lakes, local food, historic Jaca and spectacular views on our guided walking holiday.
Borderless Pyrenees: Hiking in La Cerdanya
A week of borderless hiking in La Cerdanya, exploring high summits, mountain lakes, Romanesque villages and the landscapes of both the Spanish and French Pyrenees
Discover Ordesa: A week of walking in the Pyrenees
Chema looks back on a wonderful week guiding our Discover Ordesa holiday, with walks through ancient forests, dramatic limestone valleys and the peaceful Bujaruelo Valley, followed by panoramic summit views from Pico Pelopín.
French Pyrenees Walking holiday: Following the Pioneers of Pyreneism
Our new French Pyrenees holiday took us on a journey, following in the footsteps of the first Pyreneists, exploring the giant cirques of Gavarnie, Troumouse, Vignemale and up the famous Col du Tourmalet.
Peaks & Passes: wildlife, wildflowers and classic Pyrenean summits
A fantastic week on our Peaks & Passes guided walking holiday, with classic Pyrenean summits, alpine lakes, bearded vultures, wildflowers and superb views across the Valle de Tena.
Ordesa never disappoints
A wonderful June week on our Discover Ordesa holiday, walking through Ordesa National Park, Bujaruelo, Aínsa and the Sobrarbe region, with canyons, vultures, flowers, viewpoints and plenty of mountain memories.
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The Ordesa NP
Guide to hiking the spectacular canyons of the Ordesa National Park
Pyrenees butterflies
Gallery of the spectacular butterflies and moths we have in the Pyrenees
Village to Village
Hotel to hotel hiking in the high Pyrenees
Geology of the Pyrenees
Discover how the Pyrenean range was formed
Hike the GR11
A practical guide to hiking the GR11
Wildflowers
Discover the spectacular flora of the Pyrenees
Bearded vulture
This huge bone eating vulture is one of the Pyrenees emblamatic species