Walking Tours in spain

Alto Aragon

This trek is designed to appeal to the fit and more experienced walker who is looking for somewhere just that bit different. The Spanish side of the Pyrenees has a drier climate than the French side and is less visited. It offers a magnificent array of rugged mountains, deep gorges, beech and pine forests, cultivated terraces, ancient stone bridges, unspoilt towns and villages with many historic buildings. Linking these is a network of waymarked trails and paths.

Our one-week circular walking tour starts at Bielsa which lies just to the east of the Ordesa Canyon and Monte Perdido National Park. The first four days explore the southern margins of the national park, staying in very remote mountain villages and crossing the celebrated Garganta (Gorge) of Anisclo as well as several high passes and ridges. On the fifth day, you reach the beautiful, historic town of Ainsa (589m), site of a legendary victory of Christians over Moors in the year 1254. Its castle and church date largely from the 12th century. The old town is beautifully preserved and some may like to spend an extra night here.
From Ainsa you follow the Rio Cinca upstream and walk from Plan (1119m) over the Collada (Col) de la Cruz de Guardia (2113m) with fine views of the Perdido range and then descend to finish the tour back at Bielsa.

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