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Now that the heat is getting hotter, it is a good idea to get to know the natural jewels that the Pyrenees have to offer for a good dip. Let's take a look at some of the natural pools in the Aragonese Pyrenees. There is something for everyone: for those who want to contemplate the marvellous views, for those who prefer to spend a quiet day with the family and, of course, for those who are looking for thrills and spills.
The Escuaín Gorge is one of the most emblematic but also one of the least frequented places in the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. An excursion through this hidden gem in the Pyrenees of Huesca will surprise you.
Baztán has been blessed geographically with features that will delight young and old alike. Visiting mountains, discovering rivers, discovering caves and letting your imagination run wild in the open air are some of the light activities you can do with children in this Navarrese territory bordering France.
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Located in the centre of the Pyrenees mountain range between France and Spain, we find these majestic glacial cirques. The Troumouse Cirque is made up of a cluster of rocky mountains, the highest point of which is the Munia Peak at 3,133 metres.
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The source of the Bastareny river is in the municipality of Gisclareny, at the Fonts de l'Adou, which are located at an altitude of 1,077 metres. They are located six kilometres from the village of Bagà, in Alt Berguedà, and it is a fairly simple excursion from the forest track that starts at the Pont de Sant Joan bridge.
Leaving Ansó you will come to the road that takes you to the Zuriza Valley. The distance to Zuriza is twelve kilometres, it is a flat road, which follows the river Veral, and which again advances between mountains, it is almost inevitable, after all, you are in the heart of the Pyrenees.
Pico de Secús (2341m) is one of those summits for those who seek solitude. Its peak is isolated, differentiated from the rest, like a watchtower. From its summit the view stretches from the westernmost mountain ranges of Navarre to the central Pyrenees, the best viewpoint over the north faces of the Agüerri and Bisaurín peaks.
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Ibones and lakes in magnificent granite landscapes. The landscape is completely sculpted by glaciers, which provide a varied habitat, which develops in full alpine meadows, pine forests, crystal clear waters and more than 80 blue water lakes. There is the opportunity to climb several peaks, including the Pic du Midi de Bigorre and the Pic de Bastan, and to go hiking and trekking.
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The classic Matterhorn peak has inspired adventurers for generations, and this 145km tour does not disappoint. It is considerably more demanding than the popular alpine route, the Tour du Mont Blanc, and makes a great progression for those who have tried this type of alpine hiking before and wish to broaden their experience.
Cinque Terre is a paradise for hikers and food lovers, who can follow ancient routes built by the locals and taste the seafood specialities offered in the trattorias of the harbour.
If you are a nature lover, we know that the Pyrenees are almost your home, and no wonder. If you want to enjoy its natural delights with your family, you don't have to go far to do so. There are numerous routes with lakes and waterfalls in the Pyrenees that you cannot miss and you can enjoy the experience with the whole family.
One of the most suitable areas in Western Europe for rafting is the Pyrenees. Here is a list of the best spots for rafting in the Pyrenees.
The forau d'Aigualluts is a karstic sinkhole located at the foot of the Aneto, through which the waters of the river Ésera from the glaciers of the Aneto, Tempestades and Barrancs, and its tributary, the Escaleta, disappear.
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We go to the heart of the Aneto-Maladeta Natural Park to visit the Ibón de Coll de Toro. A place to enjoy a short day in the mountains and enjoy the spectacular views of the Aneto, its crests (Tempestades, Margalida and Russel) and glacier.
With a huge wooded area stretching more than 150 km from the Dreiländereck, the geographical point where Germany, Switzerland and France meet, to the north, this natural site has a maximum height of 1,493 m above sea level at the summit of the Feldberg.
Labaza or Zerbillonar Hut
The Gorgol is, without a doubt, the star canyon of the Tena Valley and the Panticosa area. A great canyon of easy level, which has everything.
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Possibly one of the best routes not to be missed is the Ibón...
Lake Urdiceto: turquoise and crystalline waters in the high mountains The beautiful Lake Urdiceto, located in the municipality of Parzán, is at an altitude of 2,400 metres, surrounded by a majestic Pyrenean high mountain landscape that you cannot miss.
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The route runs for the most part along the GR58 trail and about half of the GR541 from the Durance valley to the heart of the Queyras at Funfande. In total, the tour crosses 24 cols and offers optional ascents of 17 peaks, combining forest clearings with rocky hills at altitude, from alpine pastures to aerial summits.
A perfect knowledge of glacier progression techniques is essential for moving through this type of terrain. Due to the presence of crevasses, good equipment is required to improve the experience a little.
Mountain therapy as a medical alternative. Many are the studies that recommend it, but beyond that, it is what will make you enjoy life.
La Gourgue D'Asque is a French valley also known as the "Little Amazon of the Pyrenees", and it is not for nothing that it bears this name, for the wealth of fauna and flora on display here evokes the subtlest and wildest of nature.
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From San Nicolás de Bujaruelo to the lake and peak of Bernatuara. The excursion we propose today will take us to the Bernatuara lake, located at an altitude of 2,335 metres, on a route lasting about three hours.
