by Phil | Jun 12, 2012 | Hiking in the Pyrenees, The Pyrenees
The season is well underway here in the Pyrenees and we’ve had a couple of Lakes & Valleys guided walking holidays as well as lots of guests doing self guided walking holidays. We’ve been blessed with some fantastic early season weather with lots of...
by Phil | Apr 28, 2012 | Hiking in the Pyrenees, The Pyrenees
The peak of Pelopin can be reached from the Cotefablo pass which is half way between Biescas and Torla. The pass is over 1400m so it makes a great place to quickly get up into the mountains from. Friday afternoon I was suffering from cabin fever after a week of bad...
by Phil | Apr 18, 2012 | The Pyrenees
This 16th century bridge is called ‘el viejo’ or ‘del Paco’ as it links the district called ‘El Paco’ with the main part of the village. A wooden bridge has existed here since 1427 and was replaced by the stone bridge around 1565. A lot of bridges were constructed in...
by Phil | Apr 14, 2012 | The Pyrenees
The region is famous for its Romanesque churches which date back to the 10-13th centuries with the tiny villages of the Serrablo having some of the best examples. I went for a bike ride yesterday through this flat glacial valley that lies south of Biescas passing...
by Phil | Mar 30, 2012 | Hiking in the Pyrenees, The Pyrenees
La Ripera lies just outside of Panticosa and this week I’ve been investigating a new route in this lovely valley. Found a superb circular walk with great views across the Valle de Tena and to the impressive cliffs at the end of the Valle La Ripera. It’s a...
