The Pyrenees Articles

Discovering Canfranc train station: a hidden gem in the Pyrenees

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.

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August with Hike Pyrenees

August with Hike Pyrenees

We hope everybody had an ejoyable August what ever you got up to, we certainly did! The sun continued to shine here as we welcomed more guests to the beautiful Pyrenees, many of which have already decided they want to  come back! In amongst our guided holidays, Phil,...

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Sunny July, hiking in the Pyrenees

Sunny July, hiking in the Pyrenees

Once more we have reached the end of another busy and enjoyable month here in the Pyrenees and we really do need to ask our selves where has this month gone! It’s been fantastic to see familiar faces returning for their 2nd, 3rd or even 4th holiday with us and...

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A busy June hiking in the Pyrenees

A busy June hiking in the Pyrenees

It’s been a super busy start to the season which is why we’ve been a bit quiet here on the blog page! We hit the ground running (or should we say guiding!) towards the end of May and haven’t stopped. Below is a selection of our favourite...

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Ski Touring: winter ascent of Bisaurin Peak (2670m)

Ski Touring: winter ascent of Bisaurin Peak (2670m)

I recently did an ascent of Bisaurin on ski’s – a superb peak with brilliant views. It might sound a bit strange, but most of the local skiers will tell you that the ski touring season actually starts in March in the Pyrenees. In March, the avalanche risk...

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The cliffs of Riglos

Climbing Mallo Frechin in Riglos

In the Pyrenees during winter, when it is not possible to rock climb in most of the range because of wet or cold weather, Riglos is a great place to head. And what a nice option!: hundreds of routes, up to 300m long, in a beautiful environment and with fast access...

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Snowshoeing to Refuge de Larry, Aspe Valley

Snowshoeing to Refuge de Larry, Aspe Valley

This week we took advantage of the perfect weather in the Pyrenees to accomplish a project Phil had in mind for many years: an overnight snowshoeing trip in Aspe Valley, staying at the remote – but cosy! – Refuge de Larry, an unwardened mountain hut run by...

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Out in the Valle de Aspe

Out in the Valle de Aspe

The 6 January is one of the most import bank holidays in Spain. On the biblical calendar it is known as Epiphany but in Spain it is mainly known as “dia de reyes”, the day when the three kings come back to earth and give presents to children, as Santa Claus does in...

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Cave paintings at Alquezar

Cave paintings at Alquezar

Cave paintings dating back to 3000-8000 BC and fossilised animal footprints from 33 million years ago made a this hike at Alquezar feel like a trip through time. The Sierra de Guara in the Pre-Pyrenees has loads of history as well as some great hiking, climbing and...

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Hiking the GR11: A Practical Guide

Hiking the GR11: A Practical Guide

I’ve just finished putting together a guide to the GR11. The GR paths are a network of extensive paths that criss-cross Europe, mostly in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain.  Here in the Spain, GR stands for ‘Gran Recorrido‘ and here in the Spanish...

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