Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Hecho Valley

Arrival by own arrangement, directly to the hotel, or fly to Bilbao (upon request we can book a cheap flight for you). Collection from Bilbao Airport by our tour guide.

Start with a walk along the river and past the Guggenheim Museum. There are plenty of opportunities to grab a bite to eat, e.g. typical "pintxos", coffee and cake, etc. In the early evening, drive to Hecho, where you will have a welcome dinner at the mountain hotel.

Day 2: Hike in the heart of the ancient kingdom of Aragon

On our first day, we hike along old shepherd's paths and explore the green the green Hecho Valley with views of the 2,400 m high Peña Forca. On the hiking trail, we cross the wild Aragón-Subordán river on a medieval bridge. river on a medieval bridge. In the afternoon, walk through the mountain village of Hecho, where the first king of Aragon was born experience the typical atmosphere of a pretty mountain village (approx. 4 km, 2½ hours, 250 m ascent).

Day 3: Hike to the Mallos de Riglos rock towers, wine tasting

Drive from the Hecho Valley into the Pre-Pyrenees, on the hike through Mediterranean vegetation with almond and olive trees to the impressive rock formations of Riglos, In the afternoon, visit an organic wine press and enjoy a wine tasting a toast to the successful hiking day, then return to the hotel (approx. 6 km, 250 m ascent, 3½ hours)

Day 4: Roman road and gorge Höllenschlund

After a very short drive, hike along a well-preserved Roman road Roman road, which is also an ancient version of the Way of St. James. On the way back to the hotel, the impressive gorge Höllenschlund is hiked through (approx. 6 km, 350 m ascent, 3 hours)

Day 5: Deserted villages and vultures

Hike to a viewpoint that offers a uniquely beautiful view of the of the Hecho Valley, the wild lower Veral Valley and the main and the main ridge of the Pyrenees.

On the way back, with a bit of luck, we observe how many vultures feeding at a feeding station. The hiking guide explains how to recognize the different vulture species in flight and discover nests on the rock faces, He also talks about the habits of these impressive birds.

In the afternoon, visit the mountain village of Ansó, rightly recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. Followed by a drive to an abandoned village, including information about the former life in the villages and also about why many villages in the region were abandoned
(7 km, 250 m ascent, 3 hrs)

Day 6: Romanesque monastery of San Juan de la Pena

On the way along the Way of St. James, you will enjoy a unique panoramic view of the main ridge of the Pyrenees. Visit to the famous Romanesque monastery of San Juan de la Peña, built into a rock. In the afternoon, visit the beautiful village of Santa Cruz de la Serós.
Dinner at the hotel, (approx. 5 km, 250 m ascent, 3 hours).

Day 7: The most beautiful high valley in the Pyrenees

Hike under close observation of vultures and chamois through the high mountain landscape of the main ridge of the Pyrenees, Imposing rock faces rise up steeply and at the same time open up a magnificent view of numerous impressive peaks.

The trail leads past prehistoric sites and waterfalls. (approx. 8 km, 350 m ascent, 4 hours).

Return to Hecho and end of the hiking week, dinner in the house.

Day 8: Return home

After breakfast transfer of the participants to the airport in Bilbao, Flight home on your own (departure not before 1:30 p.m. !!)