Alto Aragon: The Spanish Pyrenees

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4 Based on 1 Review
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Private
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 20
  • guiding method Self-guided
  • Tour Code BM-16475
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Bielsa, Spain
  • Ends Bielsa, Spain
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Off the Beaten Track in the Spanish Pyrenees
  • Walking in Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park
  • Trek Across the Aniscolo Gorge
  • Explore the Medieval Town of Ainsa
The tour "Alto Aragon: The Spanish Pyrenees" starts and ends in Bielsa. It is a walking tour that takes 8 days taking you through Lafortunada, Bestue, Ainsa and 3 other destinations in Spain. "Alto Aragon: The Spanish Pyrenees" is a self-guided private tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

A spectacular remote walk in the Spanish Pyrenees exploring Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park. This tour is a good choice for a summer hike, in a fascinating and generally quiet mountain region that is well off the beaten tracks of the higher Pyrenees. The route is truly spectacular in places, taking in some of the finest landscapes in Spain on the fringes of the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park. You cross two passes of over 2000m, which are normally free of snow by mid-June. On the way are forests, plateaus, terraced hillsides, charming villages, deep canyons and broad valleys. There is plenty of historical interest, notably the well-preserved medieval town of Ainsa, which has an important place in the history of Spanish rechristianisation, and the overthrow of the Moors. Apart from in Bielsa and Ainsa, accommodations are fairly simple, but reflect something of the area we pass through. There are good opportunities for wildlife viewing: Chamois, Ibex and Lammergeyer Vultures are all present. Deer and Marmots are also much in evidence! Alpine flowers are also ubiquitous in the higher pastures. This is an ‘authentic’ part of Spain without the excesses of tourism that you sometimes see there. A knowledge of some Spanish or a good phrase book is useful for this very reason.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Arrive Bielsa
  • Day 2 : Bielsa to Hospital 18 km/11.2 miles, 7-8 h
  • Day 3 : Hospital to Escuain 10.4 km /6.5 miles, 4-5 h
  • Day 4 : Transfer to Bestue, walk to Nerin 13.5 km/8.4 miles, 6-8 h
  • Day 5 : Transfer to Buerba, walk to Ainsa. 24.6 km/15.5 miles, 6-8 hours
  • Day 6 : Ainsa to La Fortunada 24 km/15 miles, 6-8 h
  • Day 7 : Transfer to Plan, walk to Bielsa 21 km/13.1 miles, 8 h
  • Day 8 : Arrangements end after breakfast
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 5 nights accommodation in hotels, 2 nights in a guesthouse. Twin share basis, with ensuite facilities available most nights.
Meals
  • 7 breakfasts, 3 packed lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
  • Transfers from St Lary to Bielsa (and back) by taxi
Others
  • Luggage transfer.
  • Information pack including route notes & maps
  • Emergency hotline
  • GPX files of each walk will be emailed to you
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Meals not specified
  • Entrance fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Travel to and from St Lary.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
  • Unscheduled transfers required during the trip
  • A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room
  • Guide - this is a self guided holiday
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4 - Very Good
Based on 1 review
  • Anonymous
  • On Oct 02 2019
4 - Very Good
Very Good
Good service and a great trip. Logistics went very smoothly. The food at Casa Rubn in Tella where we stayed for two nights was absolutely exceptional. We had three vegetarians in our party of five and Ruben cooked us all two... Read more
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Alto Aragon: The Spanish Pyrenees tour. You can cancel the tour up to 70 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 69 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 06 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 06 June 2024, a deposit of 189 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 69 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Alto Aragon: The Spanish Pyrenees tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Alto Aragon: The Spanish Pyrenees tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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