Pyrenees Articles

What do we do in winter?

What do we do in winter?

Winter in the Pyrenees is far from quiet. From snowshoe guiding and avalanche training to route planning and designing new itineraries, discover what the Hike Pyrenees team does behind the scenes.

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New for 2026: Canyons of Ainsa

New for 2026: Canyons of Ainsa

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…

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Snowshoeing holiday in the Pyrenees

Sunshine or Snow? We’ve both covered

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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Ordesa National Park

Bus timetable for Ordesa – summer 2025

Nestled in the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees, Ordesa National Park is a true gem for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. A UNESCO World Heritage site with dramatic limestone cliffs, cascading waterfalls, lush forests and huge biodiversity. Most hikes start at la Parder…

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Snowshoeing in the Pyrenees

Snowshoeing in the sunshine

We had a brilliant snowshoeing holiday early this month, and our group of six intrepid guests had absolutely perfect conditions! It was one of those magical weeks where it had snowed all of the week preceding the trip, and then the day the guests arrived, the sun broke …

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Alquezar hiking

Riglos and Alquezar

Last autumn Pablo and myself guided our Riglos and Alquezar hiking holiday – one of my favourite itineraries exploring two spectacular hiking areas – both perfect for spring and autumn hiking adventures with great scenery, lovely villages, hotels and restaurants,

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Wallcreeper - Tichodroma muraria

Spotlight on the wallcreeper: bird of the year 2025

The wallcreeper, with its bright scarlet wing patches, is one of the Pyrenees most famous birds and prized sighting for ornithologists. It’s being celebrated as the ‘Bird of 2025’ by SEO/Birdlife to highlight the dangers it faces and why this small bird is so special.

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Wine and hiking in Spain

The wines of Priorat

For wine lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike, a visit to Catalonia’s Priorat region offers an unforgettable blend of rich flavors, dramatic landscapes, and deep-rooted traditions.

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