Posets-Maladetas 6-day hiking trip in Benasque
Join Pedro, an AEGM certified mountain guide, on this exciting 6-day hike to the beautiful Posets-Maladetas Natural Park in Benasque, Spain.
Group
Pyrenees
6 Days
Aug, Sep
Intermediate
All levels
Highlights
- Explore the Posets-Maladetas Natural Park.
- Enjoy stunning views of the Aneto, Posets and Perdiguero peak.
- There's also the option to do some canyoning.
Description
Discover the incredible Posets-Maladetas Natural Park, Spain on a spectacular 6-day hike. Located in Benasque, this place is ideal to enjoy a relaxing hike with stunning views. Join me!
The Posets-Maladetas Natural Park spans 33.267 hectares and is one of the biggest parks in the Pyrenees! It has lakes, rivers, mountains, glaciers, forests and charming Spanish towns. It is also home to some of the highest peaks in the Pyrenees, such as the Aneto, the Posets, the Cabrioules and other impressive mountains such as the Salvaguardia.
Furthermore, this trip also offers the alternative to do some canyoning! You can check the itinerary below for a more detailed description of what we’ll be doing each day.
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. In the afternoons, we’ll try to stop at a local bar or restaurant to explore the culture and cuisine. We’ll also be using a car to cover some distances. Make sure to review the list of necessary equipment below.
So book your place now and follow me on this unforgettable hike in the Spanish Pyrenees. You’ll love every second of it!
If you are looking for more hiking trips in the Pyrenees, follow me for a 6-day adventure in the Sierra de Guadarrama or a 6-day trip to Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Transport during the trip
- Personal insurance
- Transportation start and back
Price details
- Price per person to join a group. Price does not include meals.
Itinerary
Day 1: Benasque and Congosto del Ventamillo
We’ll leave from Madrid and do a small excursion to the Congosto del Ventamillo, Benasque Valley and Somontano.
Distance: 8 km. Elevation gain/loss: +180/-180m.
Day 2: Estos Valley
From the San Jaime bridge, we’ll use the GR-11 to reach Estos Valley. We’ll go through the Santa Ana Cabin, Perdiguero, Coma Cabin, Estos Refuge and Batisielles Lake. On the afternoon, we’ll visit the town of Benasque.
Distance: 16 km. Elevation gain/loss: +515/-515m.
Day 3: Portillón de Benasque and Salvaguardia
The Portillón de Benasque is the historic pass to France. We’ll leave from the Benasque Hotel (1,758m) to reach the Portillón (2,444m), going through a wonderful lookout of the Aneto-Maladetas and the Posets massif. On the afternoon, we’ll visit Anciles.
Distance: 12 km. Elevation gain/loss: +686/-686m.
Day 4: Aigüeta de la Ball or canyoning
There are two options for this day:
Canyoning in Posets-Maladeta natural park or Odesa and Monte Perdido Natural Park
Hiking the Aigüeta de la Ball route going by the Guayente Monastery, Eriste and waterfalls and streams.
Distance: 15 km. Elevation gain/loss: +420/-420m.
Day 5: Remuñe Valley
We’ll follow the Remuñe River up to a lookout of the Malpas and Cabrioules peaks
Distance: 15 km. Elevation gain/loss: +560/-560m.
Day 6: Isabena Valley, Obarra Cathedral and Monastery
Distance: 4 km. Elevation gain/loss: +100/-100m.
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 canyoning 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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