The Zoticos ravine route
The old stone bridge across the river, the dry stone walls which house the village allotments, and the green, green grass. These are all factors which combine to create an idyllic pastoral scene at the start of this walk to the impressive Zoticos ravine. For this...
8 pass walk via Lizara part 2
It is 5km from Lizara up to the next pass, the Puerto de Bernera at 2,115m, passing through another fantastic mountain area. The path climbs to the wide entrance to the Bernera ravine, and bears left to ascend along the left side of the wide gulley. The terrain...
The walk to the wall
This walk – starting from Candanchú – is a cracker. There are elements which would present difficulties to people who are not regular mountain walkers. But those who already have their ‘sea legs’ around summits will enjoy the challenge and the stupendously beautiful...
Bordering on the sublime
This is another terrific ridge walk, right on the border with France. It is similar to the one in the Echo valley, along rolling green hills which allow unencumbered walking on a path above 2,000 metres with captivating views. The route starts from Candanchú village,...
Spain’s highest village
If you are a lover of high places, then you really should put Valdelinares on a travel itinerary at some point. Standing at 1,692 metres above sea level, it is the Spain’s highest municipality. To put that in context, the village is 350 metres higher than the...
Cataluña lakes – Vall de Boí
Another approach from the south to Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici national park is via the Vall de Boí. At the head of this valley, which feeds up from a point close to the town of El Pont de Suert, is the Cavallers reservoir. The wall of the dam, which is...
Up the Alto del Hornillo
Once again it is the GR-8 long-distance footpath which is our meat and drink, providing the basis for a couple of walks from Valdelinares. The closest very high spot is the summit of Alto del Hornillo which, the trig point at the top tells us, is 2,002 metres above...
Take a look at the Tena valley
Running north from the town of Sabiñanigo to the France border, the Tena valley has three exceptional bases for hiking. Staying in Sallent de Gállego, Formigal or Panticoso, walkers have a network of routes on their doorstep. The GR-11 trans-Pyrenean footpath is an...
GR-11 lakes hike – part 1
Entering from the west for a multi-day walk is a great way to see the Catalan lakes. The route on the GR-11 – the long-distance footpath which crosses the entire Pyrenees mountain chain – requires a serious amount of effort, with views of epic proportions the main...
GR-11 lakes hike – part 2
Day 3 – Restanca to ColomersThis is a much shorter day, a welcome break for the legs. Despite the lack of length, spectacular mountain scenery abounds from start to finish, predictably with lots of lakes. Any day of walking which is spent entirely above 2,000 metres...
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