As outdoor lovers, Phil and Anna have hiked around the world. After spending a lot of time hiking in Spain, we fell in love with the culture, food and way of life. In 2007 we left our London office jobs and moved to the Pyrenees to set up Hike Pyrenees. We haven’t looked back since! Hike Pyrenees ran their first holidays in 2008. We live in Biescas year round and are now fully integrated into village life! We were married here in Biescas (at Hotel Tierra de Biescas) and our children, Isabel and Christopher, were born in Spain and are totally bi-
From a small beginning, Hike Pyrenees has grown steadily each year and we now have a small team of local guides as well as an office which is manned by Teresa and Rosa. A qualified international mountain leader, Phil still leads many walks himself and guides cultural trips to Jaca and Ainsa.
We hope that you’ll visit us in the Pyrenees and see for yourselves why we fell in love with this beautiful corner of the world.
Phil & Anna, founders of Hike Pyrenees
Qualified guides
We've a small team of qualified, local and experienced guides
Local experts
Living in the Pyrenees year round we know the area like the back of our hands
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As a small independent company we offer friendly and personal small group holidays
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We never cancel holidays due to numbers and as a registered travel agency you can book safely with us
We like to show our guests an undiscovered corner of Spain that is not visited by many foreign tourists – most of our itineraries include a cultural aspect where you’ll learn more about the fascinating culture and history of the area – and of course the famous Spanish tapas and wine!
Your safety is of utmost important to us and we only employ qualified guides that hold either the International Mountain Leader or Guia de Alta Montaña (Spanish high mountain guide) qualifications.
Apart from Phil, all of the team is Spanish, so you’ll find all about Spanish culture while you are here. The team all know the Pyrenees like the back of their hand and will tell you all about the area’s history, wildlife and customs during your stay. All of our guides speak excellent English.
All of our guides are qualified for the terrain they lead in. This is not only a legal requirement but part of our philosophy of offering a high level of quality and safety on our holidays.
David
International Mountain Leader
Mountains have been part of David’s life since childhood, when he spent summers hiking with his parents. After studying in Finland, he decided to dedicate his life to the outdoors and has been guiding with Hike Pyrenees since 2017.
Pablo
International Mountain Leader
Pablo is passionate about the Pyrenees, their mountains, and the rich nature they hold. He moved to the region seven years ago and has lived for and by the mountains ever since. Before it, Pablo spent several years living in Bristol, which gave him a real appreciation for British culture and the outdoors community.
Sara
International Mountain Leader
Sara grew up surrounded by mountains, spending every weekend and summer in the Pyrenees with her family. After several years working in Madrid, she realised life wasn’t complete without the mountains and retrained as an International Mountain Leader, later settling in the Pyrenees.
Juanma
International Mountain Leader
Restless, Juanma is always on the go. In the last few years he has been guiding in Italy, Southern Portugal, Andalusia, Mallorca, or Lapland. But he always, always finds time to return to the Pyrenees, his home, and work with us, his friends, at Hike Pyrenees.
Phil
International Mountain Leader
As outdoor lover, Phil has hiked around the world. After spending a lot of time hiking in Spain, Phil & Anna fell in love with the culture, food and way of life.He is a qualified international mountain leader, and leads many walks himself and guides cultural trips to Jaca and Ainsa.
Curro
Alpine guide
Juan Carlos “Curro” is a highly qualified Pyrenean mountain guide with international accreditation and over 20 years of experience. He has achieved major feats—like climbing all 212 Pyrenean 3,000-metre peaks in 52 days—and brings deep expertise, safety and passion to every hike.
Roberto
International Mountain Leader
I’m the newest guide on the team, driven by deep curiosity and a strong commitment to continuous learning. I’m passionate about interpreting and sharing the natural environment of the Pyrenees. I bring a positive attitude, a good sense of humour, and an empathetic approach, always ready to support and connect with the people I guide.
We are also a registered ‘turismo activo’ which means that our insurance, equipment and guides qualifications are checked each year by the government to ensure that everything is up to date and in order. Along with having qualified guides, this is a legal requirement in the Aragonese Pyrenees – make sure that any company that you are booking with is a Turismo Activo.
Registered travel agent: CAA 305
Our office is always happy to answer any questions you have and help with travel arrangements. We are an official agent for the
train and bus companies and can buy your tickets if required.
Óscar
The driver
Rosa & Teresa
The office team
The latest news from our blog
Walking in the French Pyrenees: discovering the glacial circques of Gavarnie
Discover the glacial cirques of Gavarnie, Troumouse and Estaube on a guided walking holiday in the Pyrenees National Park. A two-centre journey through the heart of the French Pyrenees. Come and discover the beauty of the French Pyrenees with us!
Feliz Navidad from the Pyrenees
We’d like to wish all of our friends and guests a very merry Christmas from all of us here at Hike Pyrenees. The ever growing Hike Pyrenees team had our Christmas meal in Jaca last Friday – much chuleton steak and vino tinto was consumed by all!
Safety in the mountains: Why we use Garmin inReach on all our walking holidays
When hiking in the Pyrenees, a sense of freedom and remoteness is part of the experience. Wide valleys, high passes and quiet trails are what draw people here. At the same time, these are serious mountains, where weather can change quickly and mobile phone coverage is not always reliable. A Garmin InReach allows you to call for help if something goes wrong and for people to see your location and keep an eye out for you.
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