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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The Pyrenees Articles
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 photo's from our different...
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 gets lower,...
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...
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 French...
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...
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...
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 Pyrenees,...
Discovering Ordesa
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...
Autumn Lady’s Tresses – Spiranthes Spiralis
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...