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.
In the evening, visit to the hotel's own small brewery with beer tasting,
Special beer-themed dishes are prepared for dinner
(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,
possibly with a stop at a restaurant.
Then continue to an organic wine producer
with a visit to the organic wine press and wine tasting,
then return to the hotel
(approx. 7 km, 250 m ascent, 3½ hours)
Day 4: Roman road and smugglers' trails
Hike directly from the hotel along a very well preserved Roman road,
which is also an ancient version of the Way of St. James.
The route continues along smugglers' paths to a prehistoric site in the
in the "magic forest" of Oza, followed by a stop at a mountain inn.
The return journey leads through the impressive "Höllenschlund" gorge
(approx. 5 km, 300 m ascent, 4 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.
Stop for lunch in a restaurant (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. !!)
The price of the tour ’Pyrenäen’ includes the following:
Individual hiking tours in Europe are planned in accordance with your individual wishes.
Guided hiking tours in Europe differ from the individual tours in that an experienced guide with local knowledge accompanies you during the entire tour.
Guided Hike
KWR-098 - The Pyrenees |
Price each person in shared double room | Price each person in single room |
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09.06.2024 - 16.06.2024 Arrival day sunday, minimum 2, max. 8 participants |
1.495,00 € hier buchen | 1.745,00 € hier buchen |
07.07.2024 - 14.07.2024 Arrival day sunday, minimum 2, max. 8 participants |
1.495,00 € hier buchen | 1.745,00 € hier buchen |
15.09.2024 - 22.09.2024 Arrival day sunday, minimum 2, max. 8 participants |
1.495,00 € hier buchen | 1.745,00 € hier buchen |
Minimum 2 participants, maximum 8 participants. Individual dates also available for groups. All prices include VAT 19 % Subject to change. Hike may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility - call for information if necessary! |
Guided Hike
KWR-098 - The Pyrenees |
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Price each person in shared double room |
09.06.2024 - 16.06.2024 Arrival day sunday, minimum 2, max. 8 participants 1.495,00 €
hier buchen |
Price each person in single room |
09.06.2024 - 16.06.2024 Arrival day sunday, minimum 2, max. 8 participants 1.745,00 €
hier buchen |
Price each person in shared double room |
15.09.2024 - 22.09.2024 Arrival day sunday, minimum 2, max. 8 participants 1.495,00 €
hier buchen |
Price each person in single room |
15.09.2024 - 22.09.2024 Arrival day sunday, minimum 2, max. 8 participants 1.745,00 €
hier buchen |
Price each person in shared double room |
07.07.2024 - 14.07.2024 Arrival day sunday, minimum 2, max. 8 participants 1.495,00 €
hier buchen |
Price each person in single room |
07.07.2024 - 14.07.2024 Arrival day sunday, minimum 2, max. 8 participants 1.745,00 €
hier buchen |
Minimum 2 participants, maximum 8 participants. Individual dates also available for groups. All prices include VAT 19 % Subject to change. Hike may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility - call for information if necessary! |