We’ve just completed another fantastic week on our Discover Ordesa holiday, sharing the mountains with a wonderful group of hikers from the UK, Ireland and the USA — including one guest who had travelled all the way from Hawaii to experience the Pyrenees for the very first time.
The first week of July brought us beautiful summer weather, with clear blue skies throughout the holiday. Temperatures occasionally climbed a little higher than we would normally choose for walking, but the shade of the ancient forests, refreshing mountain streams and cooler air on the higher ridges helped us enjoy every walk exactly as planned.
Alongside Pablo and Juanma, I had the pleasure of guiding the group through the remarkably varied landscapes of this corner of the Pyrenees. For me, this diversity is one of the things that makes our Discover Ordesa holiday so special. Each day offers something completely different, revealing another side of Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park and its surrounding valleys.
Throughout the week, we walked beneath towering limestone cliffs, followed paths through beautiful beech and pine forests, and hiked beside crystal-clear rivers and cascading waterfalls. The dramatic scenery of Ordesa never fails to impress me, however many times I return. With wildflowers lining the trails, birds of prey soaring overhead and spectacular viewpoints around almost every corner, there was always something new to discover.
We also spent a wonderful day exploring the Bujaruelo Valley. Its peaceful woodland paths, alpine meadows and historic Romanesque bridge make it one of the most picturesque corners of the Pyrenees. Surrounded by some of the highest peaks along the Spanish–French border, it is always one of my favourite places to share with our guests.
Another unforgettable day took us to the summit of Pico Pelopín. From the top, we were rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views across Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, the Tena Valley and countless Pyrenean peaks stretching towards the horizon. Standing together on the summit, with mountains in every direction, was undoubtedly one of the defining moments of the week.
Despite the warm temperatures, the group approached every hike with enthusiasm, curiosity and plenty of good humour. There was no shortage of laughter along the trails, and each day brought new discoveries, spectacular scenery and memorable moments shared in the mountains.
I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined Pablo, Juanma and me for such a fantastic week. It was a real pleasure to share these landscapes with you, and I hope we can welcome you back to the Pyrenees for another mountain adventure very soon.
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