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CONTRASTING LANDSCAPES |
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CASTLES, CLIFFS AND PILGRIM ROUTES |
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BIRDS, WILDLIFE AND FLOWERS |
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FROM ALMOND ORCHARD TO ALPINE PASTURE |
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This holiday combines walking in two beautiful, very different areas of the Pyrenees.
In the Foothills we follow paths through a gorgeous mediterranean landscape dominated by cliffs and lofty pinnacles from where, a thousand years ago, the reconquista of the plains of Aragon began.
The wonderful Castle of Loarre remains from this era as do many ermitas and watchtowers.
Higher up we explore wild mountain valleys, lower alpine pastures and mixed forests. As well as beautiful landscapes there is plenty of human and historical interest with small farming villages, a roman road, pilgrim routes and many medieval buildings.
Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the contrasts in the flora and fauna of the two areas, one mediterranean and the other alpine. Each has an outstanding range of plant and animal life, especially rare birds of prey which thrive in these undisturbed hills and mountains.
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ITINERARY
B = Breakfast L
= Lunch D = Dinner
DAY 1 Hospederia
de Loarre D
Transfer from Biarritz airport
(3 hours) to Loarre, a tiny village set in the midst of farmland
and almond orchards just below the rocky sierras. Nearby is
the Castle of Loarre on its promontory dominating the plains
of Huesca.
DAY
2 Hospederia
de Loarre B
L D
A walk via two villages through a landscape of soaring rock
towers and hills carpeted in thyme and rosemary. This is a gentle
introduction to one of the most beautiful and atmospheric corners
of Aragon.
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3 Hospederia
de Loarre B
L D
From
the foot of the sierra up to an 11th century hermitage and watchtower.
Then through woods, along a magnificent gorge and down to a
pretty whitewashed village set beneath towering cliffs.
DAY 4 Hostal
de La Val B L D
A beautiful drive up to the Hecho Valley and then a walk through
the dramatic Boca del Infierno gorge and through Beech and Silver
Fir forest up to a wonderful picnic spot. Our return route is
via the 2000 year old Roman road above the gorge. This fascinating
road was once an important branch of the Camino de Santiago
pilgrim route.
DAY 5 Hostal
de La Val B
D
Free day to relax or walk in the hills surrounding Hecho.
DAY 6 Hostal
de La Val B
L D
A hike to an azure glacial lake set above one of the most beautiful
hanging valleys of the Pyrenees. We are likely to see the
majestic and rare lammergeier soaring above us and in spring
time the flowers are out of this world.
DAY 7 Hostal
de La Val B
L D
Into the higher mountains to walk a side valley at the foot
of Bisaurin, the highest peak in the area. This walk has all
the ingredients of a high mountain trip - wild rockscapes, alpine
flowers, chamois and marmots - without demanding too much effort.
DAY
8 Departure
B
Transfer to Biarritz airport (3 hours) for those that require
it.
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HOSPEDERIA
DE LOARRE is a newly built hotel in the
village of Loarre at the foot of the foothill sierras.
Comfortable en-suite rooms with views of the village,
hills and almond groves. The Hospederia has an excellent
restaurant.
HOSTAL DE LA VAL
is a very pleasant and traditional 2 star hotel
in the village of Hecho with comfortable en suite
rooms and excellent home cooked food in its restaurant.
Rooms have nice views out over the village and mountains. |
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| DATES
FH110
Sat 5 May - Sat 22 May
FH210
Sat 9 Oct - Sat 16 Oct
PRICES
£976 Land Based only
£81.54 Single Supplement
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INSURANCE
GETTING THERE
We meet and drop off at Biarritz Airport to coincide
with:
RYANAIR: FR374
dep. Stansted 1215
arr. Biarritz 1505
RYANAIR: FR373
dep. Biarritz 1530
arr. Stansted 1620
Flight times may vary so please check before travelling.
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