Pyrenees Hike
Pamplona to Barcelona

Stretching for 400km from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, the Pyrenees have for many centuries formed a natural frontier, physical, climatic and linguistic, between France and Spain. Second only to the Alps among the great mountain ranges of Western Europe, the Pyrenees are much less frequented, and offer an exciting combination of Roman Roads, lush pastureland, snowcapped peaks, forested valleys, and traditional villages.

Day 1: Pamplona

We meet in Pamplona, the old capital of the kingdom of the Basques, center of their culture and traditions. We enjoy a warm up guided walk through the old part of town, with its cobblestone streets where the world thrilling ‘running of the bulls’ takes place. From there we will drive to the Echo Valley.

Day 2 :   The Roman Road To Puerto Del Palo

Our first hike takes us along a historical Roman road which links Spain and France across the Pyrenees through magnificent landscapes of snow capped peaks.   The road, used since medieval times, offers a route that combines the beauty of the landscape with outstanding mountain panoramas of Castle of Acher, Forca Peak and the Acherito summits all around.

Day 3:   The High Pass Of Foraton.

Today takes us along a classical hike of the western Pyrenees. Near Bisaurin peak we begin a switchback ascent through the forest with a rocky stretch by a waterfall. We will arrive to a vast and wide area with bucolic pasturelands. Crossing the high pass of Lo Foraton, our highest altitude today (6660ft) where we can almost ‘touch’ the Bisaurin peak (8.759 ft), begins a descent that will take us to the Aragüés Valley.

Day 4 :   The Glacier Valley Of The Lost Mountain (Monte Perdido).

Located on the Ordesa National Park, this walk takes us through the spectacular glacier canyon of river Arazas, in a gradual uphill towards the base of Monte Perdido, one of the highest peaks in the Pyrenees (11000ft.). The landscape contrasts the extreme aridity of the karstic deserts and the permanent presence of waterfalls traversing valleys full of exuberant vegetation, with the last glaciers seemingly perched upon our heads.

Day 5 : The Forest Of Broto

Our journey today begins along the banks of the Cinca River, crossing some small and traditional villages we find San Vicente de Labuerda, where we will be delighted by the   impressive   XI century Romanic temple. The hike will take us up to the medieval village of Ainsa, with its old quarter that still preserves the ancient walls of the town, its majestic arcaded   plaza and the slender tower of La Colegiata.

Day 6 :   The Valley Of The Romanesque Art and Granite Lakes.

              One of the highlights of the tour is the jewel of the Catalan Pyrenees. Except for Ordesa to the west, there is not a more pristine and breathtaking area in the entire Pyrenean region. Indeed, it has some of the finest mountain scenery of the Pyrenees, a magnificent conjunction of meadows, peaks, lakes, streams and forests. The hike begins following the Black stream uphill towards the Black lake. From there we will walk through a path among the nails of Travessani, a charming and pleasing landscape of hanging rocks and boulders. The lunch will be served in a mountain refuge. On the way back, we will circle the dam of Cavallers.

Day 7 :    From Saint Nicolau Valley To The Lake Of Saint Maurici

Our longitudinal route through the San Nicolau Valley today ends at Estany of Saint Maurici. This is the old path of the bathers from Caldes de Boi, where a Roman spa is found. The route along the valley of San Nicolau has a unique beauty especially on the prairies of Aigüestortes.

Day 8 :   The Eagle’s Meadow.

  The hike begins in Prat d’Aguilo, on the sanctuary of Bastanist. From there we will cross the fields and oak forests of Estana underneath the impressive walls of the sierra del Cadi, with its spectacular summit. This is a classical steep hike through the Pyrenees, with magnificent sceneries. We return to La Seu d’Urgell for overnight.

Day 9 :The Woods And Sanctuary Of Boscal.

Our final hike takes us along a charming route through oak groves and pine forests. We begin in the pastoral village of Cava and end at the lost chapel of El Boscal. After lunch we drive to Barcelona, and spend the afternoon exploring the gothic quarter, Gaudi’s urban architecture and the famous Ramblas.   Overnight Barcelona.

Day 10: Departure or extend you stay in Barcelona .

After breakfast we offer a group transfer to the airport or extend you stay for additional time in Barcelona.!