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The high peaks of the Spanish Pyrenees soar above an
enchanting realm of ancient oak and fir forests, stone
bridges, and remote villages linked by shepherds’ paths.
We’ve selected the best hikes for our journey that
traces an arc across this storied land. Our trails bring us
through verdant valleys where the ancient Aragonese
dialect is still spoken, up to craggy alpine heights where
mountain goats scramble, and to stone villages where
age-old traditions still flourish. Along
the way, we enjoy fantastic local cuisine
(both on and off the trail!) and meet
the welcoming Basque, Aragonese, and
Catalan people who make this area of
northern Spain so intriguing.
Days 1-3 Pamplona / Ordesa National
Park From Pamplona, we head right to
the mountains for a hike from the remote
medieval village of Anso, once so isolated
that its inhabitants spoke their own
dialect, to Siresa, a village of cobbled streets and splendid
old stone houses. In Ordesa National Park, a spectacular
glacier-carved valley crowned by steep 10,000-foot peaks,
we savor 360-degree mountain panoramas on our hike to
the Cola de Caballo, a waterfall just below the sheer face of
Monte Perdido (11,000').
Days 4-6 Aiguestortes National Park We find a serene
landscape of jagged granite peaks, meandering streams,
and crystalline tarns in Catalonia’s Aiguestortes National
Park. One of our hikes leads right from our hotel along the
banks of the Ara River, with its tumbling rapids. Another
hike brings us up a riverside trail amid granite rock
formations to stunning Sant Maurici, where craggy peaks
are mirrored in blue-green waters. On one day, we lunch
in a bodega offering traditional ternasco asado , or grilled
Pyrenees leg of lamb.
Days 7-9 Andorra / Barcelona In Andorra, the tiny
principality nestled in the peaks between France and Spain,
our panoramic ridge trail brings us to medieval Bescaran,
graced by a Romanesque bell tower. After a pastoral hike in
Catalonia’s green hills amid the sound of sheep and cattle
bells, we head to beautiful Barcelona to explore its Old
Quarter and Gaudi’s fanciful architecture. Depart on Day 9.
“I loved this trip,
from the guides to
the hikes, to the
food and wine, all
among beautiful
landscapes and an
enriching culture.
A spectacular trip!”
Leela H., Woodstock NY
AN INSIDER’S JOURNEY FROM
PAMPLONA TO BARCELONA
Our trails lead to glacier-carved valleys and to stone-built villages lost in time. PHOTO: SEBASTIAN WASEK
HIGHLIGHTS
• Hike in breathtaking Ordesa National
Park, with its sheer limestone canyons
and network of dramatic fajas (trails)
• Discover hidden stone villages and high
trails of the Spanish Pyrenees
• Stay in charming and historic mountain
inns
• Savor northern Spain’s wonderful
gastronomy, from jamón serrano to
grilled Pyrenees lamb
• Enjoy Barcelona’s exceptional artistic and
architectural heritage
DETAILS
• 9-day trip begins in Pamplona and ends
in Barcelona
• 8 nights hotels
• All meals included except 3 dinners
DATES
May 20-28, 2018 Sep 2-10
Jul 22-30 Oct 7-15
TRIP COST
$5095 (11-15 members)
$5495 (4-10 members)
Single supplement: $480
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7 hiking days on moderate to strenuous
trails, 3-7 hours a day, altitudes between
4,500-8,000 feet, van support
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