by Phil | Nov 6, 2012 | The Pyrenees
There are several versions of the legend of Hercules forming of the Pyrenees. The one I’ve read recently involved Atlas and Hercules – two of the most powerful gods. Atlas lived happily in his city of Atlantis. He had a peacful and placid caracter....
by Phil | Nov 1, 2012 | Hiking in the Pyrenees, The Pyrenees
The summer 2012 season is over and we’d like to thank all of our guests for making it another fantastic summer for Hike Pyrenees. We got up same great peaks, saw fantasic flowers and wildlife, ate plenty of tapas and had a fantastic time showing you all the...
by Phil | Oct 4, 2012 | Hiking in the Pyrenees, The Pyrenees
I’ve wanted to do some of the peaks of the Sierra de Tendeñera and yesterday finally got up there. It’s a magnificent 12km long ridge with imposing cliffs on both the north and the south. We approached from Ibon de Asnos up the north slopes. It was pretty...
by Phil | Jul 29, 2012 | Fauna & Flora, The Pyrenees
There’s a workshop and excurison on identifying animal tracks, birds nests, feathers and lots of other interesting stuff this Wednesday at 6pm in Riglos – you need to call and put your name on. It’s a beautiful area with beautiful high red...
by Phil | Jun 17, 2012 | Fauna & Flora, The Pyrenees
The wonderful and very rare Lady’s Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium calceolus) has been in flower again this June. The Valley de Tena is luck enough to have a population of around a dozen of these fantastic plants. It’s one of only 3 populations left in the...
