Walking holidays Articles

The Castle of Loarre: stone, stories and the making of a kingdom

The Castle of Loarre: stone, stories and the making of a kingdom

Rising above the plains of Huesca, the Castle of Loarre is one of Europe’s best-preserved Romanesque fortresses. Built at the frontier of the early Kingdom of Aragon and later used as a filming location for Kingdom of Heaven, Loarre stands at the gateway to the Sierra de Guara — a landscape best explored on foot, where history, geology and walking trails come together naturally.

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Hiking in Ordesa

Safety in the mountains: Why we use Garmin inReach on all our walking holidays

When hiking in the Pyrenees, a sense of freedom and remoteness is part of the experience. Wide valleys, high passes and quiet trails are what draw people here. At the same time, these are serious mountains, where weather can change quickly and mobile phone coverage is not always reliable. A Garmin InReach allows you to call for help if something goes wrong and for people to see your location and keep an eye out for you.

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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 Pardera and in high season, you need to take the shuttle bus from Torla. Read the summer 2025 bus timetable and dates.

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Walking in the wine country

Last call to join our Priorat guided holiday — A hidden gem of Catalonia

Save 100€ on our Walking in Wine Country itinerary! Spring is fast approaching, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to embark on a truly special adventure — our brand-new Priorat Guided Holiday. If you’ve been dreaming of a walking holiday filled with culture, history, and breath-taking landscapes, this is your last chance to secure your place for next month’s departure!

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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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Feefo holiday reviews

We have just started using the review service Feefo, and we’d appreciate it greatly if guests who holidayed with us this summer could leave us a review of their trip.

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Hiking in Ordesa

2024 holiday dates and Stansted-Zaragoza flights on sale

Our 2024 walking holiday program has been published and London Stansted-Zaragoza flights are now on sale. We’ve dual level guided walking holidays in the beautiful mountains of the Valle de Tena, Ordesa National Park and the Picos de Europa. Come and hike with us next summer!

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