Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, 6-day hike
Follow Pedro, an AEGM certified mountain guide, on a 6-day hike to the incredible valleys of the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, Spain.
Group
Pyrenees
6 Days
Aug
Intermediate
All levels
Highlights
- Visit the National Park’s 4 valleys: Ordesa, Añisclo, Pineta and Escuain.
- Discover the stunning Sobrarbe, where nature and history meet.
- Explore the forests, waterfalls, views and secrets of the Spanish Pyrenees.
Description
Join me for a spectacular week hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees. For the duration of 6 days, we’ll explore all the best corners in the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, in Sobrarbe.
The Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park is one of the oldest national parks in the peninsula. Located in the Sobrarbe region, it is north of Huesca, on the border with France and very close to the Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park. It is formed by 4 valleys and we intend to discover all four on this adventure: Ordesa, Añisclo, Pineta and Escuain. They are full of wonderful rivers, waterfalls and forests. Furthermore, we might even explore historic sites and small charming towns. You can check the itinerary below for a more detailed description of what we’ll be doing each day. We can also try some rappelling if you want!
This is an intermediate level trip for people that can easily walk for 6 days. However, you don’t need to be extremely fit for this adventure. We can stop along the way as many times as you want either to enjoy the views or rest for a bit. We’ll also be using a car to cover some distances. Make sure to review the list of necessary equipment below.
So follow me for a wonderful week in the Spanish Pyrenees. Send your request and get ready to fall in love with the views of the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park!
If you are looking for more hiking trips in Spain, follow me for a 6-day adventure in the Sierra de Guadarrama.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Personal insurance
- Transportation start and back
Price details
- Price per person to join a group. Price does not include lunches or entrance fee to the National Park.
Itinerary
Day 1: Ride to Aínsa and hike around Peña Montañesa
We’ll meet at Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid and ride to Aínsa. Then, we’ll go to Peña Montañesa and hike around the area, visiting the San Victorian Monastery and the raptors route, where we might see different types of birds.
Distance: 8 km. Elevation gain/loss: +180/-180m.
Day 2: Ordesa and Torla
From the Park’s capital, Torla, we’ll ride a bus towards the route of La Pradera. Wonderful day filled with forests, waterfalls and views.
Distance: 13.5 km. Elevation gain/loss: +600/-600m.
Day 3: Escuaín Valley
This is the less visited valley and the more peaceful one. The day includes a visit to the Revilla Raptors lookout and the Escuaín waterfall.
Distance: 12 km. Elevation gain/loss: +550/-550m.
Day 4: Garganta De Añisclo
We’ll leave from the Ermita de San Urbez and slowly enter the gorge. On the afternoon, we’ll visit a medieval town to admire the Treserols: Monte Perdido (3,355 m), Cilindro (3,328 m), y Añisclo (3,263 m).
Distance: 12 km. Elevation gain/loss: +686/-686m.
Day 5: Chistau Valley
We’ll explore the town of Chistau and then go through a forest to visit the glacier Ibón de la Balsa de la Mora. On the afternoon, we’ll visit the cheese factory of Saravillo.
Distance: 12 km. Elevation gain/loss: +763/-763m.
Day 6: Alquézar and Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park
We’ll visit the historic and cultural town of Alquézar. Back to Madrid.
Distance: 6 km. Elevation gain/loss: +150/-150m.
Details
More info
To reserve a spot, you need to deposit 40% of the total price. Make sure to bring: -Comfortable and light clothes for hiking -Warm clothes for the night -Waterproof jacket -Long and short pants for hiking -Hat -Hiking boots -20-30 liter backpack -Water bottle -Sunglasses -Sunscreen and lip balm -Sport shoes -Hiking sticks -Camera -Swimsuit and extra pair of shoes if you’re doing the rappelling option.
Meeting point
About the guide
Pedro
5.0
(4)
Mountain Leader
I've been a guide for 15 years, travelling around mountains all over the world guiding and participating in expeditions.
I like guiding trekking and hiking, and I am also canyoning guide and specialist. Nowadays I teach in Madrid's guiding school.
Some of my favourites trips are Tour del Mont Blanc, Senda Camille (Pyrenees), Tour del Cervino, Tour del Monte Rosa and Tour del Aneto.
Languages
French | English
Certificates
UIMLA
What people are saying about Pedro
Raquel
Pedro was so knowledgeable about the area, and graciously answered all our questions, even those unrelated to the hike. He was very kind in picking us up from Madrid for a small fee. He also took a bunch of photos of my husband and I during the trek, which I really appreciated since those are our only pictures together from our trip to Spain. I'd definitely recommend Pedro to anyone traveling to Madrid and interested in experiencing nature outside the city.
Yuval
Was very good carlos was excellent guide
Raquel
Pedro was so knowledgeable about the area, and graciously answered all our questions, even those unrelated to the hike. He was very kind in picking us up from Madrid for a small fee. He also took a bunch of photos of my husband and I during the trek, which I really appreciated since those are our only pictures together from our trip to Spain. I'd definitely recommend Pedro to anyone traveling to Madrid and interested in experiencing nature outside the city.
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