Pyrenees Walking Holiday

From Zaragoza, we’ll transfer you to the delightful Hotel Sabocos, our base in Panticosa. Nestled high in the Valle de Tena, this will be your ‘home from home’ during your stay. After a quick check-in, you can settle into your room before the evening welcome briefing and dinner in the restaurant. 

10.5km, 500m ascent/descent
Your first route in the heart of the Valle de Tena will help you find your walking legs, orientate yourself and settle in to your week in the Pyrenees. This circular walk boasts extensive views from Punta del Pacino, summit of the Valle de Tena, the imposing Sierra de la Partacua, and the many 3000m peaks which make up the Franco‐Spanish border ridge north of the vibrant village of Sallent de Gallego.

14.5km, 600m ascent/descent
Today’s adventure is a wonderful circular walk to the picturesque and idyllic lakes of Ibones de Anayet, nestled below the deep crimson slopes of the Vértice de Anayet. You’ll be treated to amazing views across the abyss-like ‘Canal Roya’ and the frontier ridge, which moves towards the iconic Pic du Midi d’Ossau in France.

On this day of walking, depending on the group, there are two enticing options to choose from:

Camino de las Cascadas – up to 19km, 500m ascent/descent
This is a classic walk through delightful beech, pine and fir forests that takes in the many magnificent waterfalls dotted along the floor of the Ordesa canyon. Idyllic riverside picnic spots await you in the open pastures near the impressive ‘Circo de Soaso’, where stunning views of the canyon’s 1,000m cliffs can be enjoyed. This is a ‘there and back’ walk, so its length and ascent/descent can be adjusted to suit.

Faja de Petazals – 12.5km, 600m ascent/descent
This spectacular balcony shelf walk along the northern edge of the Valle de Ordesa provides walkers with great views of the abyss valley below, the near vertical southern slopes of the canyon, and the impressive and ‘off the beaten track’ Circo de Cotatuero.

On your rest day, indulge in a well-deserved lie-in (breakfast is served until 10am!) before spending the day relaxing in Panticosa. There are no guided walks. Dinner is not provided and guests have an opportunity to eat out locally. Your guide will be happy to propose a local restaurant and make a booking on your behalf, if invited to do so. 

15km, 700m ascent/descent
Today’s classic Pyrenean walk takes in numerous lakes and yields superb views across to the iconic Pic Du Midi d’Ossau and Pic Casterau. This route provides wonderful changes of scenery from a beech forest to open flatlands with a meandering river. For those in search of a shorter walk, there is also the option to complete a ‘there and back’ walk to Refuge Ayous, nestled above one of the lovely lakes on this circuit.

12km, 700m ascent/descent
Finish with a high altitude walk to the Embalse Bachimana. This route offers sweeping views across Banos de Panticosa and towards the Sierra de Partacua, while also providing walkers a glimpse of the remote mountain wilderness that characterises the Spanish Pyrenees. Refreshment awaits you at Refugio Bachimana, perched high in the Spanish mountains.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and time to pack. Our transfers are designed to get you to the airport in good time for the return Ryanair flight to London Stansted which departs at 1540. We also offer an earlier transfer which drops off at the rail station at 1145.