Let’s explore some of the best areas of Aragonese Pyrenees – Valle de Ordesa and Valle de Tena! A week-long hiking trip in the biggest mountain range of Spain.
| 10th of July | Transfer Valencia – Torla (about 5 hours) |
| Easy hike along the Ara river (about 8 km, mostly flat) | |
| Check in our hotel | |
| 11th of July | Drive to Bielsa (80 minutes) |
| Hike to Cascada del Cinca (11.6km, 460m+) | |
| 12th of July | Drive to Pradera de Ordesa (15 minutes) |
| Hike Senda de los Cazadores (21km, 800m+) / easier option possible | |
| 13th of July | Transfer to Sallent de Gállego |
| Hike to Refugio de Respomuso (15km, 600m+) | |
| Check in to our guesthouse | |
| 14th of July | Drive to Balneario de Panticosa |
| Hike to Ibón de Bachimaña (14km, 800m+) | |
| 15th of July | Drive to Formigal |
| Hike to Pico Anayet (12km, 600m+) | |
| Trip finale dinner | |
| 16th of July | Return to Valencia (about 5 hours) |
Senda de los Cazadores
Senda de los Cazadores is one of the most spectacular routes in the entire National Park. We park our vehicle in the Ordesa meadow and follow the signs that point us to the “Hunters’ path”. The first section is a steep ascent in a continuous zig-zag until we reach the top of the path. From here we will arrive at the Calcilarruego viewpoint, where we can contemplate some of the best views of the park. In front of us we can see the Cotatuero circus with its spectacular waterfall. From here the path runs along a gentle and continuous descent through the Pelay strip.
Little by little we will reach the Soaso circus, until we reach the end of the valley where the Cola de Caballo waterfall is located. This will be an ideal point to regain strength and take the obligatory photos. This is also an ideal point to make a stop and regain strength to face the way back. From here we return to the meadow through the bottom of the valley. Throughout the return journey we will follow the course of the Arazas river all the time.
Senda de los Cazadores hasta la Cola de Caballo
Ibones de Anayet
The Anayet lakes are located at an altitude of 2,200m under two peaks: el Vértice de Anayet and Pico de Anayet, both of volcanic origin. The first of them of an intense red and the second of an almost black brown. These colors combined with the intense green of the meadows that surround the lakes and the changing blue of the water and the sky create a beautiful landscape, one of the best in the Pyrenees.
If we add to this landscape that the lakes are located on a large plain, in a kind of balcony open to the North and dominating the lower valleys with the imposing Midi d’Ossau just ahead, we will obtain a picture that is difficult to surpass. But the beauty of the place does not end here, the waters of the large lake of Anayet are usually calm and create impressive reflections of the surrounding peaks, including the Midi d’Ossau.
Ibones de Anayet | Turismo Huesca La Magia
Ibones de Bachimaña
Valle de Tena hosts countless tourist attractions related to mountain sports. It is understandable, since it is one of the main centers of the Aragonese Pyrenees in terms of hiking and high mountain routes. In this case, we decided to follow one of the best-known routes in the Baños de Panticosa sector: the Ibones Azules and Bachimaña.
It is a route with a medium level of difficulty, the distance to cover is considerable and it can be somewhat demanding if you are not used to doing routes occasionally. For this reason, and because the environment is unbeatable, I encourage you to do it since it will not disappoint you, in the article you will see why!
Ibones de Bachimaña Desde Panticosa | Solo Pirineos
Ibon de Respomuso
Itinerary of great beauty along a path belonging to the GR-11 route, easy, well-defined and in good condition that ascends along its entire length, following the course of the Aguas Limpias river in parallel. Throughout the ascent we will find numerous waterfalls, we will pass an extensive beech forest, we will cross the deep gorge created by the Aguas Limpia ravine in the Onso Pass, leaving as we ascend the exuberant vegetation of the valley until we reach the Ibón of Respomuso surrounded by a spectacular high mountain environment with huge and steep peaks that are around 3,000 meters above sea level such as Llena Cantal, Campoplano, Piedrafita, Gran Facha, Tebarray or the Balaitous Massif
Cascada del Cinca
A very beautiful and complete excursion that will introduce us to the head of the immense Pineta valley, discovering the great waterfall of the Cinca river and then the stepped Lalarri waterfall, located in the middle of the forest. Leaving from the car park where the interpretation center of the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is located, we will go up the track that goes up the valley and, after crossing a stream, turn off along the path that begins the path to the Balcón de Pineta. Thus we arrive at the spectacular waterfall of 200 meters of vertical fall through which the waters of the Cinca river rush, which is born in the Marboré glacier. On the way back we will visit the powerful Lalarri waterfall and descend following the various waterfalls of the Lalarri river on its way to the bottom of the valley.
Cascadas del Cinca y de La Larri
Accommodation
10-13 of July – Edelweiss Hotel
Set in the village of Torla, on the edge of Ordesa nature reserve, in the Spanish Pyrenees, this mountain-style hotel is ideal for a family stay in the region. Offering spacious rooms, equipped with antique-style furniture, you can enjoy great views of the surrounding mountains from your window. Surrounded by lovely gardens and grounds, you can enjoy a stroll around this hotel any time of the day. After a hearty breakfast in the morning, you can venture into the Ordesa’s mountainous landscape, and go trekking. Alternatively, you can visit Torla’s medieval castle.
13-16 of July – Jardín de Hoz
Offering a bar and garden view, Jardín de Hoz is located in Hoz de Jaca. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 4 bedrooms, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. Speaking Spanish and French, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception. The holiday home offers a children’s playground. After a day of hiking, skiing or fishing, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area.
Sign Up
The price of the trip is 590 Euros per person (1090 Euros for a couple). 150 euros paid in advance to reserve the spot; balance due by 16th of June (free cancellation till 19th of June). The price includes transportation, six nights of accommodation, insurance and a professional guide.
Members get a 15-euro discount.
The price is for a person sharing a twin room. You can reserve a single room for additional 110 euros.
It is possible to sign up till 16th of June. Payment by bank transfer.
You can use the button below to reserve your spot / get more info about the trip or contact us by e-mail to info@valenciamountainenthusiasts.com