Blogging from the Pyrenees

Adventures and information on the Spanish Pyrenees

Blogging from the Pyrenees

Adventures and information on the Spanish Pyrenees

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

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

by | Mar 16, 2015

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 gets lower,...

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The cliffs of Riglos

Climbing Mallo Frechin in Riglos

by | Feb 24, 2015

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

by | Jan 16, 2015

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 French...

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Out in the Valle de Aspe

Out in the Valle de Aspe

by | Jan 7, 2015

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

by | Nov 13, 2014

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

by | Sep 26, 2014

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 Pyrenees,...

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Discovering Ordesa

Discovering Ordesa

by | Sep 22, 2014

Things are now quietening down now for our season here in the Pyrenees, and last week, we ran our final Discover Ordesa week.  For those seeking a bit more peace and quiet in the hugely popular (and rightly so) Ordesa & Monte Perdido National Park, mid-September...

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Autumn Lady’s Tresses – Spiranthes Spiralis

Autumn Lady’s Tresses – Spiranthes Spiralis

by | Sep 12, 2014

I found an orchid that I'd not seen before earlier this week - an Autumn Lady's Tresses (Spiranthes Spiralis). It's a short orchid (around 15 cm) with tiny flowers (only around 6mm) that spiral around the stem in a very attractive way. It's not in my Pyrenees flower...

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Guiding the Faja de las Flores – Ordesa

Guiding the Faja de las Flores – Ordesa

by | Jul 14, 2014

The Faja de las Flores is a spectacular high level walk which traverses the northern cliffs of the canyon along a weaker sedimentary layer which is in-cut. 'Faja' means girdle in english and the faja paths in Ordesa traverse different parts of the canyon at varying...

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