A wonderful June week on our Discover Ordesa holiday, walking through Ordesa National Park, Bujaruelo, Aínsa and the Sobrarbe region, with canyons, vultures, flowers, viewpoints and plenty of mountain memories.
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Guided walking holidays Articles
La Cerdanya, the infinite valley
Often we travel far away seeking new adventures, cultures and landscapes. However, occasionally, these things are much closer to us than we think they are. Our adventure in the Catalan Pyrenees at the beginning of June was one of these cases. Read David’s trip report of the trip.
Valle de Tena Explorer: sunshine, wildflowers and mountain adventures
We had some great early season weather on our Valle de Tena Explorer trip last week. It’s always a delight to welcome people to our home village of Biescas. The wildflowers are simply stunning this season and at this time of year we’ve the trails to ourselves and the mountain tops are still white with snow.
Canyons of Aínsa: a guide’s story
Our new Canyons of Aínsa guided walking holiday explores one of the quieter and most varied walking regions in the Spanish Pyrenees. In this post, Juanma, one of our local guides, shares what makes the area so special — from the dramatic canyons of Añisclo and Escuaín...
Riglos & Alquézar: spectacular landscapes, vultures and unforgettable walks
A wonderful week walking through the spectacular landscapes of Riglos and Alquézar, with dramatic cliffs, soaring vultures, peaceful trails, spring flowers and unforgettable canyon scenery in the Spanish Pre-Pyrenees.
Priorat & Beceite: walking, wine and a very special start to the summer season
We’ve just returned from a wonderful private walking holiday in Priorat and Beceite, combining Mediterranean mountain walks, wine tastings, historic villages, local food and some very special encounters with the people who make this area so memorable.
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 excellent hiking bases of Luz-Saint-Sauveur and Cauterets, where our French Pyrenees guided holiday is based, are nearby.
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!
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 not always reliable. A Garmin InReach allows you to call for help if something goes wrong and for people to see your location and keep an eye out for you.
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 Pyrenees, exploring both the Valle de Tena and the Valle de Aragón, with routes that cross both the Spanish and French sides of the range.