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Self guided: Valle de Tena

Choice of three hotels in superb mountain locations

Get straight to the best hikes

With our local knowledge we can advise you on which hikes would suit you best

Easy to follow route cards

Maps and route descriptions provided for all of the best hikes in the area

Self guided: Valle de Tena

Get straight to the best hikes

Easy to follow route cards

Self guided hiking

From 3 nights

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Valle de Tena – self guided walking holiday

7 nights self guided holidays

  • Get straight to the best hikes
  • Easy to follow route cards
  • Choice of hotels or apartments
  • Arrive and depart on any day
  • In BIescas and Sallent de Gállego evening meals at different restaurants in the villages
Village to village

Views across the Valle de Tena

The peaks, lakes and meadows of the Valle de Tena make for a walker’s paradise with a huge choice of routes at all levels. There are some spectacular summits to conquer and flower filled meadows in which you can relax and take in the scenary. Our self guided walking holidays are designed to help you enjoy the Pyrenees on your own. We take the hard work out of organising your holiday by arranging accommodation, supplying route directions, maps, weather forecasts and picnic lunches.Arrive on whichever day you like and stay for as many nights as you want – minimum stay 3 nights. Although the walking is close by you’ll need a car to make the most of your time in the Pyrenees. Most of our guests hire cars from Barcelona or Zaragoza – ask for a quote.

Village to village hotel

Hotel Tierra de Biescas garden and outdoor pool

We’ve got route cards for all of the best walks in the valley. There’s a huge choice of walks of all distances ranging from gentle walks in alpine meadows to long days in the high mountains. As well as easy to follow directions for each walk we give accurate distances and ascents and let you know what the ground is like underfoot. We’re around during the week to offer advice on which walks would suit you best and answer any of your questions. We live in the area year round and walk these routes regularly with groups so you can be confident that our route cards will always be up to date and accurate.

We’ve route descriptions for dozens of walks in the area. Options range from short strolls to long days in the high mountains. Here’s a few suggestions.

Peaks & Passes

Ibon de Piedrafita – grade 1

Nestled in the meadows under the cliffs of the Sierra de Partacua lies the Ibon de Piedrafita. A gentle climb takes us out of the woodland for superb views across the Valle de Tena.

Villages of the Serrablo – grade 1

A walk linking the medieval villages of the Serrablo. These pretty villages are famous for their 11th century romanesque churches. We walk through gentle woodland with views up the Valle de Tena and have a picnic lunch at the semi abandoned village of Susín which has just one remaining inhabitant!

Punta del Pacino – grade 2

A beautiful ascent through woodland and meadows to the peak of Punta del Pacino. Its position at the centre of the valley gives fabulous  panoramic views of the Valle De Tena and surrounding peaks.

Ordesa Valley – Faja de Pelay – grade 3

A steep climb rewarded with a bird’s eye view of the valley. A superb path then contours around the cliffs before dropping to the valley floor – highly recommended hike with views of the Breche de Roland and Monte Perdido.

Ibones de Arriel – grade 3

Some of the most beautiful lake landscapes in the Pyrenees can be found at Ibones de Arriel. The four lakes, lying at different heights, are surrounded by steep granite peaks with Pico Palas taking pride of place.

Pico Anayet (2545m) – grade 4

Set on a high plateau of peaty grasslands you’ll find Ibon de Anayet with fantastic views across the lake to Pic Midi d’Ossau. Either relax with a picnic and take in the magnificent views. Alternatively tackle the steep and exciting Pico Anayet or the slightly tamer, but with equally impressive views, Vertice de Anayet.

Garmo Negro (3066m) – grade 4

Overlooking Panticosa this three thousander makes for an excellent finale to the week.  Superb summit views along the Pyrenees chain. An optional side trip takes us on an excellent scramble along a ridge to the summit of Argulas

Photos taken on hikes in the Valle de Tena

Self Guided: Valle de Tena

2024 Dates

Self guided holidays are available throughout the summer, starting 24 May in Biescas and 31 May in Hotel Almud, Sallent de Gállego.

Prices

The prices below are based in two sharing room and for a 7 night stay. Please either drop us an email or complete the form on the right for a quote for shorter or longer holidays.

Hotel Almud (Sallent de Gállego)

  B&B Half board
31 May – 30 June 839 € 1069 €
1 July – 7 Sep 879 € 1099 €
8 Sep – 1 Oct 839 € 1069 €

Single supplement: 199 €

Hotel Tierra de Biescas (Biescas)

  B&B Half board
24 May – 28 June 769 € 989 €
29 June – 19 July 849 € 1069 €
20 July – 23 Aug 909 € 1129 €
24 Aug – 13 Sep 849 € 1069 €
14 Sep – 11 Oct 769 € 989 €

Single supplement (7 nights): 129 €.  Upgrade to a junior suite (7 nights): 199 € per person.

Included

Half board option includes 7 night accommodation, buffet breakfast and 3 course evening meals each night. The evening meals will be taken at diferent restaurants in the villages (in BIescas and Sallent de Gállego). Picnic lunches can be ordered from the hotel (at additional cost)
B&B option includes 7 night accommodation and buffet breakfast – picnic lunches can be ordered from the hotel (at additional cost).
Route cards, maps and detailed descriptions are provided for all of the best trails in the area.

Not included

Flights, insurance, drinks with evening meal, airport transfers or transport to and from walks.

Getting to the Pyrenees

Hiring a car or driving to Spain gives you total flexibility – you can choose to arrive and depart on any day and from whichever airport is most convenient to you. Both Biescas and Sallent de Gallego is easy to find and we provide driving directions.

Airports that are in driving distance include Zaragoza, Barcelona, Pau, Toulouse, Pamplona and Bilbao. Car hire is available at all of these. Read more information on getting here.

 

Choose between two excellent bases for walking, Biescas at the southern end of the valley and Sallent de Gállego nestled in the high mountains near the Frenc border.
Both villages are full of character with old churches, stone houses and winding streets.

4* Hotel Tierra de Biescas

Biescas is the slightly bigger and livelier of the two. In BIescas youcan stay in the luxurious Hotel Tierra de Biescas.
The four star Hotel Tierra de Biescas is in the heart of the old village, set in lovely grounds with an indoor and outdoor pool.

Each of it’s 51 stylishly furnished rooms have an en-suite bathroom. It has a bar, lounge area with sofa’s, a restaurant and gardens with loungers and tables.
Each morning a breakfast buffet is served with cooked and continental options. Three course evening meals are taken in the hotel restaurant with a choice of starters, main courses and dessert. Please note wine is not included.
Guests can relax in the the hotel’s spa facilities which include a small indoor swimming pool and sauna. A full range of massage treatments are available. In July and August the outdoor swimming pool is open.
Read more about Hotel Tierra de Biescas.

Hotel Tierra de Biescas - Garden
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Self Catering Apartments

The spacious Rincon de Andrea self catering apartments are based in Biescas. One or two bedroom apartments are available and each has a lounge/diner, bathroom and great views.
All are well equipped with washing machine, TV, DVD player, micorwave, hob, fridge, kettle, toaster and free WIFI internet connection.
For food shopping there are two small supermarkets, butchers and bakers within walking distance and a large supermarket just 15 minutes drive away. If you’d like to eat out there is a good choice of restaurants in Biescas.

Rincón de Andrea - Living room apartment
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Hotel Almud

Hotel Almud is a wonderful stone building set in the winding streets of Sallent de Gállego. María José is your host in this friendly family-run hotel with just 11 rooms.
The hotel is fantastically decorated throughout with the bedrooms beautifully converted all with en-suite bathrooms. The bedrooms have mountain views.
There is a living room and reading area with sofas and a stone fireplace where you can have a coffee and relax.
Buffet breakfasts are served at the hotel. Evening meals are taken at Casa Jaimico restaurant which is less than 100 metres from the hotel. The food is excellent with a choice of starters, main courses and deserts
Read more about Hotel Almud.

Hotel Almud - Sallent de Gallego
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Hotel Viñas de Lárrede

The four star Hotel Viñas de Lárrede is a chalet style hotel located at the entrance of Valle de Tena, just 15 minutes south from Biescas. The hotel is set in a lovely garden with swimming pool and also a spa.
A family run hotel with each of it’s 17 lovely rooms having the name of women from the family. All of the rooms are ensuite and each is decorated differently which gives each one a different character.
The hotel has a superb restaurant and the quality of food prepared by Toni, the chef, is exceptional and food lovers are in for a treat with lots of local delicacies prepared. Each morning a breakfast buffet is served with cooked and continental options. Three course evening meals are taken in the hotel restaurant with a choice of starters, main courses and dessert. Please note wine is not included.
Read more about Hotel Viñas de Larrede.

Hotel Viñas de Larrede - Double room
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Frequently asked questions

Do we need a car?

Yes – although there are hikes direct from the hotel door there are not sufficient trails for a week without a car. A car will give you a huge choice of routes all within a short drive away.

 

 

 

 

Valle de Tena

Self Guided Walking Holiday

2024 Dates:

Self guided Valle de Tena holiday is available all summer – from early May to mid October. Arrive and depart on any day you wish

from 769 € per person

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We found Phil and Hike Pyrenees via the Internet and feel very fortunate. We were guided directly to high quality hikes by Phil. The town information excellent and so helpful. We recommend Hike Pyrenees for the ease of trip and hike planning with great value.

Jake & Lauren

Biescas Self Guided, May 2023

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Tierra de Biescas

4* hotel with pool, sauna, bike storage and maintenance facilities

Hotel Tierra de Biescas garden and outdoor pool

Hotel Tierra de Biescas

Hotel Almud

Friendly, comfortable, family run hotel in the high mountain

Village to village hotel

Hotel Almud

Rincón de Andrea - Self Catering Apartments

Excellently located and furnished self catering apartments in the village of Biescas.

Rincón de Andrea

Rincón de Andrea

Viñas de Lárrede

4* exquisite chalet style hotel with pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and hot/cold contrast showers

Hotel Viñas de Larrede

Hotel Viñas de Lárrede.