Blogging from the Pyrenees
Phil & Anna have been living in the Pyrenees for over 17 years and love the culture, wildlife and mountains here. We run Hike Pyrenees, which organises guided and self guided hiking holidays in the Pyrenees and other areas of Spain. Our blog tells about our adventures hiking, snowshoeing and skiing in the Pyrenees and we hope to explain some of the fascinating flora, fauna and history of the area. We hope you enjoy reading!
New for 2026: Canyons of Ainsa
Our new Canyons of Ainsa holiday explores the eastern side of the Ordesa National Park. It explores the kilometre deep canyons of Añisclo and Pineta and tackles some of the high summits in the area. A dual-level guided itinerary with two hiking options offered each day. 2026 dates: 10-17 May.
Workshop on animal tracks
There's a workshop and excurison on identifying animal tracks, birds nests, feathers and lots of other interesting stuff this Wednesday at 6pm in Riglos - you need to call and put your name on. It's a beautiful area with beautiful high red conglomerate cliffs and a...
Ladys Slipper Orchid
The wonderful and very rare Lady's Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium calceolus) has been in flower again this June. The Valley de Tena is luck enough to have a population of around a dozen of these fantastic plants. It's one of only 3 populations left in the Pyrenees - the...
First walking holidays of the season
The season is well underway here in the Pyrenees and we've had a couple of Lakes & Valleys guided walking holidays as well as lots of guests doing self guided walking holidays. We've been blessed with some fantastic early season weather with lots of warm sunny...
Hiking to Pelopin (2007m)
The peak of Pelopin can be reached from the Cotefablo pass which is half way between Biescas and Torla. The pass is over 1400m so it makes a great place to quickly get up into the mountains from. Friday afternoon I was suffering from cabin fever after a week of bad...
Puente del Paco in Sallent de Gallego
This 16th century bridge is called ‘el viejo’ or ‘del Paco’ as it links the district called ‘El Paco’ with the main part of the village. A wooden bridge has existed here since 1427 and was replaced by the stone bridge around 1565. A lot of bridges were constructed in...
Romanesque churches of the Serrablo
The region is famous for its Romanesque churches which date back to the 10-13th centuries with the tiny villages of the Serrablo having some of the best examples. I went for a bike ride yesterday through this flat glacial valley that lies south of Biescas passing...
Walking near Panticosa
La Ripera lies just outside of Panticosa and this week I've been investigating a new route in this lovely valley. Found a superb circular walk with great views across the Valle de Tena and to the impressive cliffs at the end of the Valle La Ripera. It's a perfect walk...
The Canfranc railway line
The remanants of the Zaragoza-Pau railway line can be seen around the Somport pass north of Jaca. The rail line between Zaragoza and Pau was opened in 1928 by King Alfonso 13th and French President Gaston Doumergue after 20 years of construction. The line was...
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The Ordesa NP
Guide to hiking the spectacular canyons of the Ordesa National Park
Pyrenees butterflies
Gallery of the spectacular butterflies and moths we have in the Pyrenees
Village to Village
Hotel to hotel hiking in the high Pyrenees
Geology of the Pyrenees
Discover how the Pyrenean range was formed
Hike the GR11
A practical guide to hiking the GR11
Wildflowers
Discover the spectacular flora of the Pyrenees
Bearded vulture
This huge bone eating vulture is one of the Pyrenees emblamatic species