Crossing of the 3 miles: Aneto, Perdiguero and Posets in one day
Linking the most important peaks around the Natural Park over several days...
From Berga to Pica d'Estats in winter
The aim of this great adventure was to go walking from my home in Berga (a...
Save Canal Roya
Let's stop the project to link the ski resorts of Astún and Formigal by destroying Canal Roya.
The Pyrenees in motorhome and camper van
Practical tips for touring the Pyrenees by motorhome. Tips from other travellers, essential places and the regulations to bear in mind.
Inspirational biographies: Anne Lister, the first to climb the Vignemale
To speak of the first official ascent of the Pique Longue (7 August 1838) is to speak of Lady Lister, the Prince de la Moskowa and the role played by the guides on this controversial first ascent, in particular Henri Cazaux and Jean-Pierre Charles.
9 winter ascents in the Pyrenees to "easy three-thousanders".
From Orhi to Canigó, from late autumn to early summer, the Pyrenees offer 300 kilometres of uninterrupted snow-capped peaks.
HRP 2×3000: tips for the Haute Route Pyrenees
HRP 2×3000: tips for the Haute Route Pyrenees Quick guide GR 11 with all the...
We are looking for this place: 2022
Over the last year we have searched for a place in the Pyrenees every week. If you missed any of them, we start the year with a recap of the 33 places we searched for in 2022.
Where to go snowshoeing in Andorra?
Are you looking for a winter adventure, a way to enjoy nature and the great outdoors, or a...
Borreguil (1,424m) from the Puerto de las Coronas road.
Borreguil or Belbún (1,424m) is the highest peak in the Illón mountain range, on the border between Navarre and Zaragoza. We climb this peak following a circular route that is different from the most common.
The Arnales peak, a three-thousander (Part Two). The solution.
The Arnales is definitely a three-thousander. A group of surveyors called Sostremetries have climbed to the top of the Arnales with their surveying equipment to determine a height of 3001.37 metres.
Circular route in the Irati Forest: Akerreria and Malgorra from the Houses of Irati
We are going on a route to the heart of Irati, one of the largest and most important beech and...
Excursion to Cola de Caballo in Ordesa
The Cola de Caballo is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Pyrenees.
The 7 best mountain passes in the Pyrenees to climb by bike and motorbike
Climbing on a motorbike or bike in natural places like the Pyrenees is an adventure...
A family excursion: From the Truchas lake to the Ayous lakes.
This route allows you to enjoy up to eight ibones, all located in the surroundings of the Midi d'Ossau, whose summit you can admire for a good part of the excursion. The excursion is an easy one, suitable for young children, as you can reach the Truchas lake, or Astún lake, by chairlift. From there we will walk for about two hours one way and a little less on the way back.
Excursion to the Otal valley from Bujaruelo
Probably the best option for a route with children in the Bujaruelo area, short (4.8 or 10.2 kms) and with a low gradient (330 metres), is the one that visits the Otal valley. A beautiful glacial valley in the shape of a "U" in which cattle graze freely during the summer.
The Pyrenees from SEA to SEA, from the Mediterranean to the Bay of Biscay
The Pyrenees from SEA to SEA, from the Mediterranean to the Bay of Biscay Quick guide GR 11 with...
Txamantxoia / Maz (1,941m) and Lapakiza Linzola (2,104m) from the Rincón de Belagua.
Circular ascent of Txamantxoia and Lapakiza Linzola from Belagua (Mata de Haya). [20,5kms; +/-1.730m; 7 hours].
Cascade d'Enfer
The Cascade d'Enfer, 11 km from Bagneres de Luchon, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in...
The Arnales Peak, a three-thousander (Part One)
Is the Arnales peak a tresmil or is it missing a few centimetres? The answer in this article. We analyse the keys.
Touring the valleys of Baztan-Bidasoa: Navarre overlooking the sea
The Atlantic Navarre, the humid one, of evergreen valleys and lush forests. A land of noblemen,...
The art of the natural world: mountain flowers in the Pyrenees
For lovers of nature, who seek to be in tune with the earth, a visit to the Prineos Mountains is a must, where we will find a display of beauty, light and colour that will fill our senses with plenitude and our hearts with peace.
Saioa (1,418m) from Lantz via Loiketa (1,138m), Algorrieta (1,160m), Okolin (1,360m), Zuriain (1,411m) and Iturrondo (1,340m).
Saioa is one of the main peaks of the Navarrese mountains. It is the highest in the Baztan valley and the highest in the group of mountains between the Velate and Artesiaga passes. Its dominant position and proximity to Pamplona make it a much-loved and much-visited summit.
We are looking for this place: 2021
Over the last year we have searched for a place in the Pyrenees every week. If you missed any of them, we start the year with a recap of the 40 places we searched for in 2021.
Tour of the Aneto. Stage 1: Plan de Senarta - La Renclusa Refuge
First of the 3 stages of the circular trek of the Aneto. Distance: 13,2kms; Altitude: +884m/-111m; Time: 6h30min (4h30min without stops).
