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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Snowshoeing Articles
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 Pyre…
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...
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 …
New Year, new Adventures: Why 2025 is the year to prioritise your well-being
The start of a new year is always a time for fresh beginnings, renewed energy, and a chance to set meaningful goals. As 2025 gets underway, many of us are reflecting on how to live healthier, happier lives. This year, let’s focus on making resolutions that nurture bot…
Pyrenees Snowshoeing holiday
Guided snowshoeing holiday in the Pyrenees in February 2025. If you’re dreaming of a unique winter escape, snowshoeing in the Pyrenees is the perfect way to explore Spain’s majestic mountains while enjoying a peaceful, nature-filled holiday.
Snowshoeing in the sunshine
Our snowshoeing holiday last week was a great success and I'm pleased to say we snowshoed under blue skies and sunshine every day. I don't think any of us were expecting to snowshoe in t-shirts but we did on several of the days - what a treat! Snow conditions in the...
Snowshoeing holidays and new travel rules
Happy New Year to all of our friends and readers! Yesterday, the three kings visited every child in Spain and the Christmas celebrations here are finally coming to an end. The New Year bought good news for British holidaymakers, with a relaxing of travel rules...
A weekend snowshoeing
With the fantastic snow in the Pyrenees at the moment, last weekend I took Isabel and Christopher on their first snowshoeing trip and also went out with Gustavo up Pelopin. Christopher was desperate to go snowshoeing with me last winter, but his feet are too small for...
Snow in the Pyrenees
Since Christmas, we've had a huge amount of snow in the Pyrenees and even down at Biescas, we had huge falls of snow every day between Christmas and New Year. It made everything look very Christmassy which was nice as this has been a holiday without as much Christmas...