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!
What do we do in winter?
Winter in the Pyrenees is far from quiet. From snowshoe guiding and avalanche training to route planning and designing new itineraries, discover what the Hike Pyrenees team does behind the scenes.
Breaking news: We’ve won a Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award!
We’re proud to share that we’ve been awarded the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award for 2026. Last year, you left us 134 reviews, with an average rating of 5 stars, with over 99% reviews being 5 star! Thanks to all of you who left reviews – it’s much appreciated and r…
How to travel from London to Lourdes and Gavarnie by train
Travelling from London to the French Pyrenees by train to hike in the dramatic cirque of Gavarnie, is a relaxed way to reach the Pyrenees, avoiding flying and taking in the French scenery on the way. You can travel from London to Lourdes in a day, and from there the exc…
The Castle of Loarre: stone, stories and the making of a kingdom
Rising above the plains of Huesca, the Castle of Loarre is one of Europe’s best-preserved Romanesque fortresses. Built at the frontier of the early Kingdom of Aragon and later used as a filming location for Kingdom of Heaven, Loarre stands at the gateway to the Sierra…
Five inspiring hiking destinations for 2026
A new year has a way of sharpening the senses. The days begin to lengthen, maps come out of drawers, and thoughts drift towards quieter valleys, high paths and places where walking still feels like a privilege rather than a pastime.
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 n…
Discovering Canfranc train station: a hidden gem in the Pyrenees
Our guided snowshoeing holiday is a special way to discover the mountains in winter — perfect for anyone who loves dramatic landscapes, snow-covered valleys and guided outdoor adventure. This 7‑night fully guided snowshoeing trip takes you into the heart of the Pyre…
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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