Ascent of D'Acher Castle (2,384m) from Oza Bridge
The Château D'Acher, in the Parc Naturel des Vallées Occidentales, is one of the must-see climbs in this part of the Pyrenees.
In the footsteps of Norbert: an underground glacier in the Casteret Ice Grotto
The Casteret Frozen Grotto, in the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, is one of the last caves with fossil ice in the Pyrenees.
Pienzu (1,160 m) from Casa Julia. Sierra del Sueve (Asturias).
Ascent passing the Babú, Sellón and Cuetu les Duernes peaks and descent via the Beluenzu pass, the Bustaco and the Biescona or Riega de Toya beech forest.
The 10 most beautiful mountains in the Pyrenees
The 10 most beautiful mountains in the Pyrenees, a difficult choice, because how do you measure the beauty of a mountain?
Peña Forca (2,391m) and Rincón de Alano (2,357m) from the Puente de Oza bridge.
The Peña Forca, together with the Rincón de Alano and the Lenito peaks, form an impressive cirque of towers and limestone walls that jut out to the west of the Selva de Oza, and which form the finishing touch to the elongated Sierra de los Alanos.
The legend of the Rolando Gap
The Rolando or Roland Gap, in the Monte Perdido massif, is a...
How to use Wikiloc: basic and advanced features (2024)
Wikiloc is one of the best applications available for discovering new hiking routes,...
What are the differences between the GR11, the High Pyrenean Route and the GR10?
The GR11, the GR10 and the ARP/HRP are three routes that cross the Pyrenees from...
Exploring lonely peaks: Western Valleys of the Pyrenees
Our Pyrenees hide an endless number of mountains where you can find solitude in the middle of the wilderness, and there are hundreds, if not thousands, of peaks that are rarely climbed. Here are the essential ones in the Western Valleys.
Discover this hidden gem of the Benasque Valley: Route to Ibonet de Batisielles
The hike to the ibonet de Batisielles following the S3 path is one of the best known routes in the Benasque Valley. A magical place where you can relax and let time pass.
Is it safe to do the GR 11 route alone?
Yes, many people complete the GR11 on their own, although it is always safer to be accompanied by a...
Easy" three-thousanders in the Pyrenees
The Pyrenees have 217 peaks over 3,000 metres, of which 126 are easy, i.e. they are graded F or F+.
The GRP of Andorra: the tour of a whole country
The GRP of Andorra is one of the most fascinating multi-day circular routes in the Pyrenees. A circular route of 7 stages, 115 kilometres and 9000m.
How to choose the size of your hiking shoes
Choosing the right size for your mountain shoes depends on several details that you should consider. From the choice and placement of the socks, to the space of the foot inside the boot, to the way you lace them up.
The best hiking routes in Las Hurdes and Las Batuecas
Las Hurdes and Las Batuecas form a mountainous territory of great natural, scenic and cultural wealth, which needs to be discovered in peace and quiet.
The conquest of the Posets
The Posets, the second highest peak in the Pyrenees, was the last of the great Pyrenean peaks to be conquered.
Muhammad Pass or Muhammad Bridge?
Mohammed's Pass, Mohammed's Bridge... is it one, is it the other, are they both correct? Well, the correct one is Mohammed Bridge and no, it doesn't matter what you call it, don't make that mistake.
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Sierra de Montánchez (Cáceres). Circular route through El Castañar and Garganta de los Molinos.
Circular route from Montanchez in which we will visit its famous chestnut grove and the Garganta de los Molinos. The route starts by following the local path of the "De donde nace" route, which coincides with the Ruta del Castañar, to leave it after 45 minutes in Roblegordo and descend in search of the "Camino de las Vaquerizas" and then to the Garganta de los Molinos. We will return via this gorge and through the lower part of the chestnut grove, the part we had missed on the way out.
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Pico de Casillas or Alto del Mirlo (1,768m) from Castañar del Tiemblo
Ascent to Pico de Casillas or Alto del Mirlo from El Regajo (Tiemblo chestnut grove). Ascent via Portacho del Pozo and Cerro de la Encinilla (optional); descent via Cuesta del Enebro and Laderas de Garrido.
How to choose the best trekking poles
Although a trekking pole looks like a fairly simple contraption, there are a number of features, and not a few, that we need to be aware of.
Tour of the Aneto
Quick guide to TREKKING SEVERAL DAYS in the Pyrenees with everything you need to know before...
Punta Alta de Comalesbienes (3,014m) from the Cavallers reservoir.
Circular to Punta Alta (3,014m) from the Cavallers reservoir. Ascent through the Comalesbienes reservoirs and descent through the Colieto valley.
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Peña Santa de Enol (2,476m) from Pandecarmen.
Ascent to Peña Santa de Enol or Torre de Santa María from Pandecarmen. Ascent via the Corredor del Marqués and descent via the Grieta Rubia.
Burgos: Peña Corva (1,333m). Ascent via Baíllo and descent via Quintanalacuesta.
Circular route to Peña Corva + San Mamés + Alto de San Lázaro. Ascent from Baíllo and descent to Quintanalacuesta.
