We kicked off our 2016 hiking season 6 weeks ago with a superb meal in Ricon el Montañes in Biescas. Since then we have welcomed, explored and shared the Pyrenees with many new as-well as familiar faces returning for their second, third or even fifth holiday with us!
Lakes and Valleys, 29th May – 5 June.
A superb first week with the early spring flowers still making an appearance. We also encountered some patches of snow which added an extra enjoyable element to our hikes!
- Superb views during the Lacs d’Ayous hike
- Alpine daffodil in the Ayous valley.
- Tackling the odd snow patch!
Valle de Tena Explorer, 5 – 12 June
This week we welcomed Terry, Cathy and Clare back on their second holiday with us. They along with others explored the Valle de Tena, we even sneaked over the border for a day hiking in France.
- Clare on her second holiday with us. Standing proud on top of Punta del Pacino. Thanks for the photo Clare
- Spring Gentians
- Bernie, Terry and Clare getting to grips with snow.
Discover Ordesa, 12 – 19 June
The sun shone all week as we explored the Ordesa canyon and the surrounding area. The White Asphodel put on a particularly good show!
- Hiking in the Valle de Ordiso from Bujaruelo with White Asphodel putting on a fantastic show
- The high col. between Otal and Ordiso valleys.
- All great hikes finish with a refreshing drink!
Lakes and Valleys, 19 – 26th June
The flowers this week were fantastic and we spent many hours enjoying them. We also found some wild strawberries to sample but the prize find of the week was a beautiful Elephant Hawk moth!
- Hiking under beautiful blue skies in La Ripera
- The prize find of the week, an Elephant hawk moth in La Ripera
- Enjoying the Cola de Coballo at the end of the Ordesa canyon
Valle de Tena Explorer, 26th June – 3rd July
We had another superb week exploring the Valle de Tena, one of the highlight walks this week was reaching the Ibon Azul Inferior high above Banos de Panticosa.
- The summit of Punta Pacino – an option on day 5
- Yellow Turks Cap Lilly
- Brian and Raj at the Ibon Azul Inferior
Thank you everyone for your company so far!