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!
Priorat & Beceite: walking, wine and a very special start to the summer season
We’ve just returned from a wonderful private walking holiday in Priorat and Beceite, combining Mediterranean mountain walks, wine tastings, historic villages, local food and some very special encounters with the people who make this area so memorable.
Riglos and Alquezar
Last autumn Pablo and myself guided our Riglos and Alquezar hiking holiday – one of my favourite itineraries exploring two spectacular hiking areas – both perfect for spring and autumn hiking adventures with great scenery, lovely villages, hotels and restaurants,
Spotlight on the wallcreeper: bird of the year 2025
The wallcreeper, with its bright scarlet wing patches, is one of the Pyrenees most famous birds and prized sighting for ornithologists. It’s being celebrated as the ‘Bird of 2025’ by SEO/Birdlife to highlight the dangers it faces and why this small bird is so special.
New Year, new Adventures: Why 2025 is the year to prioritise your well-being
The start of a new year is always a time for fresh beginnings, renewed energy, and a chance to set meaningful goals. As 2025 gets underway, many of us are reflecting on how to live healthier, happier lives. This year, let’s focus on making resolutions that nurture bot…
Merry Christmas and Happy Hiking in 2025
A video message wishing all of our friends and guests a very merry Christmas from all of us here at Hike Pyrenees.
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.
London Stansted to Zaragoza flights on sale
Ryan Air flights from London Stansted to Zaragoza are now on sale so now is the time to plan your next hiking adventure to the Pyrenees! Come and join us on a guided or self guided walking holiday.
La noche de las almetas: Aragón’s own Halloween tradition
As Halloween approaches, many associate the night of October 31st with spooky costumes, trick-or-treating, and carved pumpkins. However, in the Aragón region of Spain, particularly in the Pyrenees, there exists a much older and unique tradition: La Noche de las Almetas…
Pyrenees Snowshoeing holiday
Guided snowshoeing holiday in the Pyrenees in February 2025. If you’re dreaming of a unique winter escape, snowshoeing in the Pyrenees is the perfect way to explore Spain’s majestic mountains while enjoying a peaceful, nature-filled holiday.
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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