Pico Aneto from the Portillon Superior

Dawn on the way to Aneto

Photos courtesy of John Halford

For June 2008 a week's trekking around the magnificent Posets - Maladeta Natural Park with climbs up the two highest peaks of the Pyrenees - Aneto 3404 metres and Posets 3375 metres. This is a demanding trek in some of the best high mountain scenery in Europe and requires a good level of fitness.

DAY 2 Angel Orus Refuge B L D
An easy walk up the Eriste valley to the Angel Orus hut (2095m) below Pico Posets. There will be time for exploring some of the nearby peaks in this beautiful landscape.

DAY 3 Angel Orus Refuge B L D
Climb up Posets (3375m), for many the finest peak of the Pyrenees with possibly the best views of the range. Return to the Angel Orus hut.

DAY 4 Estós Refuge B D
A great day walking over a high pass from the Angel Orus hut to the always stunning, flower studded Estós Valley to stay at the hut there (1890m). This is a magical valley and you'll appreciate having time to explore at your own pace.

DAY 5 Renclusa Refuge B L D
We walk from the Estós valley to the Renclusa hut (2140m) which is perfectly situated as a base for climbing Aneto.

DAY 6 Hotel in Benasque B L D
Early start (5.00am breakfast!) to climb Aneto (3404m) following the classic route to the top via the Portillon Superior, across the Aneto Glacier to the Col de Coronas and over the Puente de Mahoma or Mohammed's Bridge to the summit. A challenging, exhilarating day on the Pyrenees' highest peak.

DAY 7 Transfer B
Return to Zaragoza Airport (2½ hours) for your flight home.