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Pyrenees Lodge-to-Lodge Hiking Tour
Alpine Adventure on Spain's French Frontier
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days 5 nights
Activity Level: 2-5
Casual Hotels
From: $3,899 - $3,999 pp dbl occ
($650 for sgl occ)
Feel the crunch of gravel under your feet. Follow ancient shepherd paths and medieval pilgrim trails. Hear the occasional cries of a bearded vulture as craggy peaks loom and teal ibones (mountain lakes) twinkle in the valleys below. Pause to inhale crisp air scented by silver fir and pine. It won’t take long to see why the rugged Pyrenees are best traveled on foot.
Spain Pyrenees Lodge-to-Lodge Hiking Tour map
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Start/End Zaragoza
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Hike from hotel to hotel through portions of the GR11, one of the most famous and majestic hiking trails traversing the Pyrenees
- Relish evenings at cozy mountaintop resorts with sweeping views and gastronomy featuring hearty stews, fresh fish and local produce
- Follow a portion of the Aragonese Way—this piece of the famed Camino de Santiago has been handpicked for its gorgeous sites and medieval gems
- Absorb the distinctive history and culture of a region shaped by its alpine environment, tumultuous history and proximity to France
Itinerary
Accommodations may vary based on departure date.
6 Days Casual Hotels
Accommodations may vary based on departure.
Day 1
Description
From Lárrede, a charming mountain town, hike on a trail sprinkled with Romanesque stone churches and medieval ruins | Dine at Spain’s highest-altitude winery, where you can rest your feet, sample local varietals and learn how viticulturists grow grapes in such extreme conditions | Continue past a layered sleet-colored mountainside, through expansive emerald hills, all the way to our elegant retreat.
Accommodations
Hotel Tierra de Biescas
Biescas
| Casual Hotel A modern design with light-filled spaces and pale-wood paneling creates a cheery and inviting atmosphere perfect for relaxing and looking out at the nearby forests and the waters of the River Gállego. (pool, spa)
Days 2-3
Description
Journey into the Tena Valley along the edge of the beautiful Embalse de Bubal Reservoir | Past mountain meadows and black pine forests, continue in the shade of Peña Foratata (the pierced peak), known for its dramatic summit hole | Pause for a break in the quaint village of Lanuza | Hilltop roads wind to the stone buildings, gorgeous Gothic church and historic medieval hostel of Sallent de Gállego | A local guide joins us to illuminate the region's history, geology, flora and fauna | Tuck into a nourishing lunch at a mountain refugio by the Respomuso Reservoir | Vibrant trails end at our hotel for a cultural presentation and Pyrenean dinner.
Accommodations
HG Alto Aragón
Formigal
| Casual Hotel Tucked deep in the mountains, tasteful design allows views of the breathtaking mountains to shine at this Tena Valley hotel. (pool)
Days 4-6
Description
Tackle high paths along the GR11 | A challenging climb ends at the calming waters of Ibon de Anayet | Walk through the Canfranc train station and tunnel, renowned for its intricate architecture and dramatic WWII history | Hike up the Izas Valley and to the foothills of Moleta Peak where views of the mountains and valleys await | Trek a part of the Camino de Santiago, and even cross the border into France! | End your trip in artistic Zaragoza.
Accommodations
Santa Cristina Hotel & Petit Spa
Canfranc Huesca
| Casual Hotel Situated close to some of the best hiking and skiing in the area, this hotel housed in a restored 19th-century building offers guests tranquil valley views, a state-of-the-art spa and a gourmet restaurant. (pool, spa)
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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Activity Level:
2-5
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Route notes
In the Pyrenees the terrain includes rugged and uneven mountain trails with rocks, roots and some steep climbs and descents.
Daily Route Options
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Route notes
In the Pyrenees the terrain includes rugged and uneven mountain trails with rocks, roots and some steep climbs and descents.
What's Included
- All breakfasts, all lunches and 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
- All breakfasts, all lunches and 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
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