by Rosa | Jan 8, 2026 | Pyrenees, The Pyrenees, Walking holidays
Rising above the plains of Huesca, on a rocky spur at the edge of the Sierra de Guara, the Castle of Loarre feels less like a monument and more like a presence. Long before you reach its walls, it commands the horizon — austere, purposeful and quietly dramatic. It is...
by Phil | Jan 30, 2025 | Guided walking holidays, Pyrenees, Sierra-de-Guara, The Pyrenees
Last October, Pablo and I guided our Riglos & Alquezar trip. We haven’t run this itinerary since the pandemic and I’m so glad to be leading it again as it is definitely one of my favourites! We spent the first half of the week exploring Riglos, famous...
by Rosa | Jan 21, 2025 | Fauna & Flora, Guided walking holidays, Ordesa, Pyrenees, The Pyrenees
If you’ve ever been mesmerised by the sight of a small bird with striking scarlet and black wings flitting along rocky cliffs, you’ve likely encountered the wallcreeper. This elusive and captivating bird has recently been named Bird of the Year 2025 by SEO/BirdLife,...
by Phil | Feb 24, 2015 | The Pyrenees
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...
by Phil | Oct 24, 2013 | The Pyrenees
Alberto Rabadá and Ernesto Navarro are two of Aragon’s best known and finest climbers, climbing many bold new routes before coming to a tragic end on the north face of the Eiger in 1963. Alberto have already gained a reputation as an excellent climber with the...
