Village to Village
Self-guided hotel-to-hotel walking in the Valle de Tena
Enjoy walking between traditional mountain villages while we move your luggage
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Walk from village to village through the Valle de Tena
Village to Village is a self-guided hotel-to-hotel walking holiday through the Valle de Tena, one of the most beautiful valleys in the Spanish Pyrenees. Walking at your own pace, you’ll follow carefully planned routes between traditional mountain villages, with high peaks, alpine meadows, lakes and wide valley views along the way.
We take care of the logistics, moving your luggage between hotels and providing the route information you need for each day. With comfortable accommodation, local restaurants and a real sense of journey through the valley, it’s a relaxed and rewarding way to discover the Pyrenees independently.
Village to Village
7-night self-guided walking holiday in the Spanish Pyrenees
- Available from 29 May to 30 September
- Arrive and depart on the day that suits you
- Hotel-to-hotel walking with luggage transfers included
per person
Single supplement from: €209
2027 Dates & availability
Ready to book?
You can book your Village to Village holiday online.
Overview
- 7-night hotel-to-hotel self-guided walking holiday
- Your luggage is transferred between hotels each day
- Grade 2–3: moderate to strenuous walking
- At least two route options each day
- Stay in charming mountain hotels in traditional Pyrenean villages
- Route notes, maps and GPX tracks provided
Walk the length of the Valle de Tena, staying in a different mountain village as you make your way up the valley. The holiday starts in the pretty village of Biescas and follows a varied route through some of the most beautiful parts of the Spanish Pyrenees.
Your luggage is moved between hotels for you, so you only need to carry a daypack. This gives you the freedom to enjoy the walking while still having the experience of making a real journey through the mountains.
A real journey through the Valle de Tena
This is much more than a walk along the valley floor. The routes climb into the surrounding mountains, giving you wonderful views across the Valle de Tena and the high Pyrenean peaks, before descending to traditional villages of stone houses, narrow streets and historic churches.
There is plenty of variety throughout the week, with forest paths, open mountain terrain, rivers, lakes and high viewpoints all forming part of the route.
The walking is Grade 2–3, ranging from moderate to strenuous, with at least two route options available each day. This allows you to choose the walk that best suits your energy levels, the weather and how you feel on the day.
Typical distances range from around 10 km (6 miles) to 14 km (9 miles), with some of the longer options reaching approximately 20 km (12 miles).
Río Aguas Limpias
One of the highlights of Day 5
Carefully chosen mountain hotels
The hotels have all been carefully selected to give you an authentic experience of the Spanish Pyrenees. Each has its own character, with comfortable accommodation, good food and a warm welcome in some of the valley's most attractive villages.
For those looking for an extra mountain adventure, there is also the option to add an overnight stay in a high mountain refuge.
Garmin InReach for added peace of mind
Included in the price is the use of a Garmin InReach satellite communicator while you are in the Pyrenees. The device sends us your position at regular intervals, allowing us to follow your progress during the day.
It also has an SOS function that can contact mountain rescue in the unlikely event of an accident or emergency. Because it uses the Iridium satellite network, it can remain connected even when there is no mobile phone coverage.
Read more about how we use Garmin InReach for safety in the mountains.
Your personalised Vamoos app
You will also receive access to a personalised Vamoos app tailored to your itinerary. It brings together everything you need for the holiday in one place, including your travel documents, daily route options, GPX tracks, village maps and hotel information.
The app also includes useful background information about the wildlife, history and geology of the area, giving you an easy way to keep all your trip information close at hand throughout the week.
Itinerary
This is a 7-night self-guided holiday with 6 days of walking. You can start on whichever day suits you, giving you plenty of flexibility when planning your trip.
There are at least two walking options each day, ranging from moderate Grade 2 routes to longer and more strenuous Grade 3 walks. With two nights in Panticosa and three nights in Sallent de Gállego, there is also the option of taking a rest day during the week.
Some of the longer options are demanding mountain days, with distances of more than 20 km (12.5 miles) and routes reaching steeper, higher terrain.
The holiday starts and finishes in Biescas. You can arrive by car, public transport or taxi. Free parking is available at the first hotel, where you can leave your car for the week. On Sundays, we also offer transfers to and from Zaragoza Airport or Zaragoza-Delicias train station for €99 per person return.
Day 1 – Arrival in Biescas
Arrive in Biescas and spend your first night at the 4-star Hotel Tierra de Biescas.
In the evening, we'll give you a full briefing for the week ahead, going through the route options, maps and practical information and giving you plenty of opportunity to ask any questions before setting off.
Day 2 – Biescas to Panticosa
For your first walking day, you can either set off directly from Biescas or take a short transfer to Santa Elena to shorten the route.
The trail passes beneath the high cliffs of the Sierra de Tendeñera as the Valle de Tena begins to open out ahead of you. Along the way you'll pass a Neolithic dolmen, the picturesque church of Santa Elena and defensive bunkers built during the Franco era.
Roughly halfway along the route you reach the village of Hoz de Jaca, where there is the option to ride the kilometre-long zip-line across the reservoir — a memorable addition to the day's walk.
Overnight at Hotel Sabocos, Panticosa.
Optional zip-line at Hoz de Jaca
A) Shorter option – Santa Elena to Panticosa
Distance: 10.7 km (6.7 miles) · Ascent: 670 m (2,200 ft)
B) Longer option – Biescas to Panticosa
Distance: 15.7 km (9.8 miles) · Ascent: 870 m (2,860 ft)
Day 3 – Panticosa
Today you have a choice of several routes, allowing you to tailor the day to your energy levels and the conditions.
The shorter option passes through beautiful woodland into the meadows of the Valle de la Ripera. At the head of the valley lies Rincón del Verde, where huge cliffs rise almost vertically from the surrounding meadows.
One of the longer routes continues over a high col at around 2,000 metres, with the option of climbing Montaña del Verde (2,288 m), before descending past the glacial lake of Ibón de Sabocos.
For a bigger mountain day, you can head towards Pico Catieras, a long and strenuous route rewarded with superb high-Pyrenean scenery.
From around mid-July to late August, when the Panticosa gondola is operating, there is also an excellent mid-length route beginning high in the mountains and descending back to the village.
Second night at Hotel Sabocos, Panticosa.
A) Shorter option – La Ripera
Distance: 11.7 km (7.3 miles) · Ascent: 530 m (1,740 ft)
B) Medium option – via the gondola
Distance: 15.1 km (9.4 miles) · Ascent: 370 m (1,214 ft) · Descent: 1,050 m (3,480 ft)
C) Longer option – Pico Catieras
Distance: 22 km (13.5 miles) · Ascent: 1,650 m (5,415 ft)
D) Longer option – Ibón de Sabocos
Distance: 18.5 km (11.5 miles) · Ascent: 1,150 m (3,740 ft)
Electric mountain bike option
If you fancy doing something different, there is also the option of exploring the valley by electric mountain bike. We can arrange bike hire from Tena Riders, close to the hotel.
Half-day route: approximately 19 km (11.8 miles) with 860 m (2,820 ft) ascent, mainly on 4x4 tracks through the Valle de la Ripera. It is an out-and-back route, so it can easily be shortened if required. Bike hire is €45 for four hours with a front-suspension e-bike.
Full-day route: approximately 34 km (21 miles) with 1,500 m (4,900 ft) ascent. This continues over the Collado dera Verde, past Ibón de Sabocos and through the ski area before descending towards Hoz de Jaca and returning to Panticosa. There are some more technical sections, including steep terrain where you may need to push the bike. Full-day hire is €60 for a front-suspension bike or €85 for full suspension.
Day 4 – Panticosa to Sallent de Gállego
Today you continue north through the Valle de Tena towards Sallent de Gállego.
The shorter option gives you a relaxed half-day around the Embalse de Lanuza, leaving plenty of time to explore Sallent during the afternoon.
The longer route climbs steeply to the viewpoint of La Cucuraza, with excellent views back towards Panticosa and the Valle de la Ripera. From here, the route continues north before descending to Sallent de Gállego.
Overnight at Hotel Valle de Izas, Sallent de Gállego.
Sallent de Gállego
A) Shorter option – Embalse de Lanuza
Distance: 10.2 km (6.4 miles) · Ascent: 300 m (985 ft)
B) Longer option – La Cucuraza
Distance: 13.2 km (8.2 miles) · Ascent: 900 m (2,953 ft)
Day 5 – Valle de Aguas Limpias
Today's walks follow the beautiful Río Aguas Limpias — the River of Clean Water — through meadows, woodland and past waterfalls.
The shorter route makes for a relaxed day around La Sarra, while the longer route climbs higher into the mountains to the beautiful Ibones de Arriel, a group of alpine lakes surrounded by spectacular peaks.
For experienced walkers looking for a much harder day, there is also the option of climbing Pico Musales (2,654 m), an excellent high mountain summit with superb views.
Standard itinerary: second night at Hotel Valle de Izas, Sallent de Gállego.
A) Shorter option – La Sarra loop
Distance: 12.6 km (8 miles) · Ascent: 350 m (1,150 ft)
B) Longer option – Ibones de Arriel
Distance: 21 km (13 miles) · Ascent: 940 m (3,090 ft)
C) Strenuous option – Pico Musales
Distance: 20 km (12.5 miles) · Ascent: 1,300 m (4,265 ft)
Optional Refugio Respomuso overnight
Instead of returning to Sallent, you can turn this part of the itinerary into a two-day high mountain adventure. The route takes you past the beautiful Ibones de Arriel to Refugio Respomuso, where you spend the night in a spectacular mountain setting.
The following day, you can continue via Pico Musales (2,654 m) before descending back towards the valley. Read more about the mountain hut option.
Day 6 – Punta del Pacino (1,965 m)
Today you cross to the western side of the valley to climb Punta del Pacino. Although it is not the highest summit of the week, its position in the centre of the Valle de Tena gives it one of the finest viewpoints.
From the summit, you can look across much of the ground you've covered during the week. The approach also passes through beautiful alpine meadows, which are often filled with orchids and other wildflowers in early summer.
Third night at Hotel Valle de Izas, Sallent de Gállego.
A) Shorter option
Distance: 12 km (7.5 miles) · Ascent: 650 m (2,132 ft)
B) Medium option
Distance: 14 km (8.7 miles) · Ascent: 700 m (2,297 ft)
C) Longer option
Distance: 16 km (9.9 miles) · Ascent: 750 m (2,460 ft)
Day 7 – Ibón de Piedrafita and Return to Biescas
A short transfer takes you to Tramacastilla de Tena for the final walking day.
The shorter route passes through the beautiful Betato forest before climbing through open meadows to Ibón de Piedrafita, set beneath the enormous cliffs of the Sierra de la Partacua.
The longer route follows higher tracks through the surrounding meadows before reaching the lake. Both routes finish in the village of Piedrafita de Jaca, where we'll collect you for the short transfer back to Biescas.
Final night at Hotel Tierra de Biescas.
Walking towards Ibón de Piedrafita
A) Shorter option
Distance: 13.2 km (8.5 miles) · Ascent: 520 m (1,700 ft)
B) Longer option
Distance: 14.3 km (8.9 miles) · Ascent: 730 m (2,395 ft)
Day 8 – Departure from Biescas
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a final morning in Biescas before beginning your homeward journey.
Village to Village
2027 Dates & Prices
The Village to Village holiday is available from 31 May to 30 September 2027. You can arrive and depart on the day that suits you.
Price
| Dates | 2–3 people | 4+ people |
|---|---|---|
| 29 May – 8 July | 1,699 € | 1,649 € |
| 9 July – 12 September | 1,799 € | 1,749 € |
| 13 – 30 September* | 1,699 € | 1,649 € |
Prices are per person and based on two people sharing a room.
Supplements & Optional Extras
Single room supplement: 209 € low season · 229 € high season
Premium room upgrade: 50 € per person for the first and final nights at Hotel Tierra de Biescas
Junior Suite upgrade: 100 € per person for the first and final nights at Hotel Tierra de Biescas
Mountain hut extension: 119 € to add an extra night to the standard itinerary
Mountain hut alternative: 69 € to replace one hotel night with a night in the mountain hut
Half-day electric mountain bike: 45 € Full-day electric mountain bike: 60 € front suspension · 85 € full suspension
*If you would like to arrive later than 30 September, please contact us at info@hikepyrenees.co.uk. We may be able to arrange an alternative itinerary.
Included
- 7 nights' accommodation
- Breakfast every morning
- Picnic lunch on your first walking day
- Three-course evening meal each night
- Daily luggage transfers between hotels
- Detailed maps, route notes and GPS tracks
- Garmin InReach satellite communicator for added safety
- Personalised Vamoos app tailored to your itinerary
Not Included
Flights, travel insurance, picnic lunches (other than the first day), drinks with evening meals, transfers from Zaragoza and electric bike hire.
Getting to the Pyrenees
You can travel to the start of your holiday by car, public transport or taxi, which we can arrange for you. On Saturdays, you can also use our standard transfers from Zaragoza Airport or Zaragoza-Delicias train station.
The standard return transfer costs 125 € per person and includes both the outward and return journeys.
Private transfers are available on any day and cost 250 € each way for up to 8 people between Zaragoza and your holiday base. The price is for the whole vehicle, not per person. If you would like a private transfer from another destination, such as Barcelona or San Sebastián, please contact us for a quote.
Saturday transfers – Zaragoza-Delicias
Our standard arrival transfer picks up from Zaragoza-Delicias train station at 12:00 midday. On the final Saturday, we drop off at Zaragoza-Delicias at approximately 11:45.
2027 arrival transfer – trains that fit well with our 12:00 midday pick-up:
From Barcelona:
RENFE
– Depart Barcelona 9:55, arrive Zaragoza 11:40
Iryo
– Depart Barcelona 10:08, arrive Zaragoza 11:34
From Madrid:
RENFE
– Depart Madrid 9:27, arrive Zaragoza 11:02
Iryo
– Depart Madrid 9:59, arrive Zaragoza 11:36
2027 departure transfer – trains that fit well with our 11:45 drop-off:
To Barcelona:
RENFE
– Depart Zaragoza 12:04, arrive Barcelona 13:44
Ouigo
– Depart Zaragoza 12:12, arrive Barcelona 13:50
Iryo
– Depart Zaragoza 12:58, arrive Barcelona 14:39
To Madrid:
Ouigo
– Depart Zaragoza 12:05, arrive Madrid 13:53
RENFE
– Depart Zaragoza 12:31, arrive Madrid 14:17
Iryo
– Depart Zaragoza 12:53, arrive Madrid 14:42
Please note: train times can still vary by date and may be changed by the train operators. Please double-check the latest timetable on the RENFE, Iryo or Ouigo websites before booking your tickets.
By air – London Stansted to Zaragoza
Ryanair operates direct flights between London Stansted and Zaragoza on Saturdays, and our 2027 transfers are timed to meet these flights.
2027 Saturday flight times:
Depart Stansted 11:30, arrive Zaragoza 14:45
Depart Zaragoza 15:20, arrive Stansted 16:25
For more details of our transfers, please see our Zaragoza transfers page. If you would like help choosing suitable flights or trains, please drop us an email and we’ll be happy to help.
Hotels
Comfortable, welcoming hotels are an important part of this Village to Village holiday. You’ll stay in three different villages as you make your way through the Valle de Tena, with your luggage transferred between hotels so it is waiting for you when you arrive.
The hotels have been carefully chosen for their location, comfort and friendly service. You begin and end the holiday at the 4-star Hotel Tierra de Biescas, spend two nights in Panticosa at the family-run Hotel Sabocos, and then three nights in the heart of Sallent de Gállego at Hotel Valle de Izas.
Breakfast and a three-course evening meal are included each day.
4-star Hotel Tierra de Biescas – Biescas
Your base for the first and final nights is the excellent Hotel Tierra de Biescas. This comfortable 4-star hotel is in Biescas and is set in attractive grounds with both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, as well as a sauna — particularly welcome after a week in the mountains.
The hotel has 51 stylishly furnished rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. There is also a bar, lounge, restaurant, gardens with seating and loungers, and ample secure parking if you are leaving your car in Biescas during the week.
Hotel Sabocos – Panticosa
Hotel Sabocos is a friendly, family-run three-star hotel in the centre of Panticosa. It has 28 rooms, including singles, twins, doubles and triples, and makes a very comfortable base for your two nights in the village.
One of the highlights is the sunny terrace with mountain views — a great place to sit and relax after a day’s walking. Downstairs you’ll find the hotel restaurant and bar, while upstairs there is a spacious lounge with sofas, a pool table, library and reading area.
All rooms have en-suite bathrooms and mountain views, with some also having balconies or terraces. Evening meals are served in the hotel restaurant.
Hotel Valle de Izas – Sallent de Gállego
For your three nights in Sallent de Gállego you’ll stay at the Hotel Valle de Izas, a friendly three-star hotel in the heart of the village. Its central location makes it ideal both for exploring Sallent and for several of the walks during your stay.
The hotel has a warm, traditional mountain feel and is known for its personal service. Each morning there is a generous buffet breakfast featuring local and high-quality products — a good start before heading out onto the trails.
There is also a small gym, sauna and Turkish bath, giving you somewhere to relax after a day in the mountains.
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• June and early July offer lush meadows and cooler temperatures.
• July and August bring warm, settled weather and long days.
• September is a favourite for many walkers — quieter trails and clear, stable conditions.
Snow can linger on the highest passes in early season, but we’ll advise you on conditions.
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Village to Village
7-night self-guided walking holiday in the Spanish Pyrenees
- Available from 29 May to 30 September
- Arrive and depart on the day that suits you
- Hotel-to-hotel walking with luggage transfers included
per person
Single supplement from: €209
2027 Dates & availability
Ready to book?
You can book your Village to Village holiday online.
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We’re happy to help with availability, travel plans or choosing the right holiday.
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