by Phil | Jun 12, 2012 | Hiking in the Pyrenees, The Pyrenees
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...
by Phil | Apr 28, 2012 | Hiking in the Pyrenees, The Pyrenees
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...
by Phil | Mar 30, 2012 | Hiking in the Pyrenees, The Pyrenees
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...
by Phil | Feb 24, 2012 | Hiking in the Pyrenees, The Pyrenees
The Ordesa National Park is the oldest protected area in Spain and an undisputed highlight of the Pyrenees. The walking in Ordesa is superb with the parks dramatic canyons and three thousand metre peaks giving spectacular views. The Ordesa Valley is the most famous of...
by Phil | Apr 17, 2011 | Fauna & Flora, Hiking in the Pyrenees, The Pyrenees
Explored the remote Ibon de la Sierra and was rewarded with great views and wildlife including a lammergeier, chamois, kestrels and my first marmots of the season. It’s an area of the Valle de Tena that I’d wanted to hike in for ages but never seemed to...
