Ordesa National Park
Walk the Pyrenees' most spectacular
Mountains & Canyons Independently
5½ Days Walking - Start any day
between 1 June and 30 October
Walking holiday Walking holiday

The Ordesa Canyon

Trumpet Gentians - best seen during June/July

A National Park for nearly a century, the Ordesa mountain sanctuary is justifiably the most famous area of the Pyrenees with its breathtaking canyons, high peaks and pristine flora and fauna. The six walks on well marked paths around the Ordesa Canyon, Añisclo Canyon and surrounding valleys show you the classic highlights and some wonderful, secret parts of the National Park.

There is something special about walking, alone, as a family, as a couple or with a few friends without having to worry about the logistics. It is also good to know that in the unlikely event of a problem in the hills that someone will alert mountain rescue. As the walking is unguided you should have some experience in the hills and know how to use a map and compass in conjunction with the route notes we provide.
ITINERARY  
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

DAY 1 Hotel in Sarvisé D
Arrive in Torla (see below for transport details). Reception and explanation of the route at 19.00.

DAY 2 Hotel in Sarvisé B D
Walk up to a magnificent clifftop lookout over the Añisclo Canyon. Stunning views over one of Spain's most beautiful landscapes and a good chance to see Lammergeier and Golden Eagles which nest in the cliffs below. Return to Sarvisé.

DAY 3 Hostal in Bujaruelo B D
Walk to Bujaruelo along the Ara valley to San Nicolas de Bujaruelo, a beautiful spot with a 1000 year old bridge where there was once a hostal for pilgrims and travellers coming to and from France over the Puerto de Bujaruelo. (On this and the next day you need to carry a change of clothes and your wash kit with you).
DAY 4 Hotel Villa de Torla B D
Follow an ancient path up to the peak of Cebollar for a vulture's eye view of the Ordesa Canyon before following a path above the Ara Valley back to Torla.

DAY 5 Hotel Villa de Torla B D
 By bus up to the Ordesa Canyon and a stunning walk along the Faja de Racún cliffside path beneath the soaring walls of Punta de Gallinero.

DAY 6 Hotel Villa de Torla B D
By bus to the Ordesa Canyon to walk the classic circuit of the canyon via the Faja de Pelay and the main canyon path alongside the azure blue Arazas river with its many waterfalls. An amazing day out.

DAY 7 Holiday Ends B
A fairly gentle walk above the Ara valley on the Solana path from Torla to the village of Sarvisé. The tour ends in the early afternoon.
HOTEL IN SARVISÉ is a family run 2 star village hotel with excellent regional food and nice rooms.

HOSTAL IN BUJARUELO is newly refurbished and has rooms with bunks for up to 8 people and bathroom. There is a friendly bar and restaurant.

HOTEL VILLA DE TORLA is a 2 star hotel with swimming pool situated in the centre of Torla, This long established and continually improving hotel has an excellent restaurant which often serves game dishes and regional specialities.

DATE
Start any day between 1 June and 30 October.

 PRICES - ADULTS
£525 Land Based only
£90 Single Supplement


SEE INSURANCE

THE PRICE INCLUDES: map and route notes, 6 nights half board in two hotels (in a double room) and a hostal (up to 4 people per room). Rescue insurance (you still need travel insurance).

We provide route notes and the paths are well marked but competence using a map and compass is essential.

GETTING THERE
We recommend flying to Zaragoza with RYANAIR from Stansted and renting a car (contact us for prices which start at £124.00 for the week).

You will need a car to get around during the week so a rental or your own car is essential. Taxi transfers can be arranged if you prefer not to drive. Likewise taxi transfer from Zaragoza to the Pyrenees can be arranged. Please e-mail us or telephone for details.

RYANAIR: FR2634
dep. Stansted 0950
arr. Zaragoza 1300

RYANAIR: FR2635
dep. Zaragoza 1325
arr. Stansted 1430

Flight times may vary so please check before travelling.

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