Blogging from the Pyrenees

Adventures and information on the Spanish Pyrenees

Blogging from the Pyrenees

Adventures and information on the Spanish Pyrenees

Pyrenees Articles

Breaking news: We’ve won a Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award!

Breaking news: We’ve won a Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award!

by | Jan 29, 2026

We’re proud to share that we’ve been awarded the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award for 2026. Last year, you left us 134 reviews, with an average rating of 5 stars, with over 99% reviews being 5 star! Thanks to all of you who left reviews – it’s much appreciated and really helps us. It’s very rewarding to read all your lovely comments and see how much you enjoy your holidays with us and the company of our wonderful guiding team.

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How to travel from London to Lourdes and Gavarnie by train

How to travel from London to Lourdes and Gavarnie by train

by | Jan 16, 2026

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.

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The Castle of Loarre: stone, stories and the making of a kingdom

The Castle of Loarre: stone, stories and the making of a kingdom

by | Jan 8, 2026

Rising above the plains of Huesca, the Castle of Loarre is one of Europe’s best-preserved Romanesque fortresses. Built at the frontier of the early Kingdom of Aragon and later used as a filming location for Kingdom of Heaven, Loarre stands at the gateway to the Sierra de Guara — a landscape best explored on foot, where history, geology and walking trails come together naturally.

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Five inspiring hiking destinations for 2026

Five inspiring hiking destinations for 2026

by | Jan 1, 2026

A new year has a way of sharpening the senses. The days begin to lengthen, maps come out of drawers, and thoughts drift towards quieter valleys, high paths and places where walking still feels like a privilege rather than a pastime.

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Feliz Navidad from the Pyrenees

Feliz Navidad from the Pyrenees

by | Dec 23, 2025

We’d like to wish all of our friends and guests a very merry Christmas from all of us here at Hike Pyrenees. The ever growing Hike Pyrenees team had our Christmas meal in Jaca last Friday – much chuleton steak and vino tinto was consumed by all!

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Safety in the mountains: Why we use Garmin inReach on all our walking holidays

Safety in the mountains: Why we use Garmin inReach on all our walking holidays

by | Dec 19, 2025

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.

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Discovering Canfranc train station: a hidden gem in the Pyrenees

Discovering Canfranc train station: a hidden gem in the Pyrenees

by | Dec 12, 2025

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.

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New for 2026: Canyons of Ainsa

New for 2026: Canyons of Ainsa

by | Nov 20, 2025

Our new Canyons of Ainsa holiday explores the eastern side of the Ordesa National Park. It explores the kilometre deep canyons of Añisclo and Pineta and tackles some of the high summits in the area. A dual-level guided itinerary with two hiking options offered each day. 2026 dates: 10-17 May.

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Sunshine or Snow? We’ve both covered

Sunshine or Snow? We’ve both covered

by | Nov 7, 2025

The mountains of the Pyrenees are stunning whatever the season. This week we've seen the beautiful autumn colours covered with the first snowfall of the winter and everyone is now itching to get their skis and snowshoes on! Whether you prefer the mountains glistening...

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