DAY 1: ARRIVE AT BARCELONA. TRANSFER TO LOURDES (FRANCE) (D)

Arrival at Barcelona. Meet our guide in the Airport. Start our trip to Lourdes, famous town in

the foots of the north side of the Pyrenees. Driving time: 5h30. Night in hotel.

Accommodation : (or similar)

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DAY 2: LOURDES – GAVARNIE – GORIZ (B,L,D)

After breakfast we will drive until Gavarnie (50 km, 1 h). Watch the gushing water drop from

Cirque de Gavarnie, the highest free-falling waterfall in the Pyrenees. From Gavarnie (1.365

m) drive following the mountain road until Col de Tentes (2.208 m), the starting point of our

trekking. Traversing the foots of the huge north face of Mt. Taillon (3.144 m) arrive to

Serradets Refuge and continue the path to the mythical Brecha de Roland (2.807 m) a breach

in the wall of cliffs that forms the border between France and Spain. Cross the Aragon (Spain)

side and enter to Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, the oldest national park in

Europe. Follow the clear path passing near the slopes of El Casco, La Torre and Marbore

peaks before arriving to Goriz refuge (2.195m), where we will rest at the foot of Monte

Perdido, the third highest peak of the Pyrenees (3.355m).

Distance: 13,5 km

Altitute difference: +650 / - 550 m

Time: 5h

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch; Supper

Trekking Distance : 13.5 kilometers

Trekking Time : 5-6 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : ＋650/－550 meters

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DAY 3: GORIZ – PARKING ORDESA – TORLA (B,L)

Today we will hike in Ordesa National Park following the Faja de Pelay route. The pathway is

on a ledge halfway up the Ordesa Canyon, so you will be treated to fantastic views down into

the valley, and over to the opposite cliffs. Trek hike starts descending from Goriz into de

Soaso cirque and the Cola de Caballo waterfall. From the waterfall, follow the path

named Senda de los Cazadores towards the Faja de Pelay. Good views over Three Sisters

Peaks – Cilindro (3.325m), Monte Perdido (3.355m) and Añisclo (3.254m) – the largest

limestone massif in Europe. Follow the path allways walking above vertical cliffs and Mirador

de Calcilarruego viewpoint. The final 2km is a step descent of 650 m vertical loose that lead

us to the parking area in the Ordesa’s meadows. Meet our private transportation and transfer

to our hotel in the medieval mountain village of Torla.

Distance: 14 km

Altitute difference: +450 / -1.080 m

Time: 5-6 h

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch

Trekking Distance : 14 kilometers

Trekking Time : 5-6 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : +450/-1080米 meters

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DAY 4: TORLA – AINSA – BENASQUE (B,D)

Spare day to travel from Torla to Benasque, connecting the two most famous mountain

massifs in the Pyrenees: Ordesa-Monte Perdido and Maladeta-Aneto. During the day we will

stop for some sightseeing and visits. We will spend some time to visit Ainsa, one of the best

preserved medieval villages in the spanish Pyrenees. Free time to lunch. In the afternoon

drive to Benasque and the Llanos del Hospital Hotel. Night in this nice hotel surrounded by

the highs peak of Maladeta-Aneto Nature Park.

NOTE: today it is possible to add short hikes, rock climbing, rafting or canyoning

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Supper

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DAY 5: BENASQUE – ARTIGA DE LIN – VIELLA (B,L,D)

This journey connects Aragon region with Catalonia region crossing one of the highest

mountains passes in this area and with the best views over the highest moutain in the

Pyrenees, Aneto (3.404 m). From the end of the road in Besurta (1.900 m) our hike will lead

us the Forau d’Aigualluts a spectacular karstic sinkhole where the water from three glaciers

seeps through an underground river until they appear in the Aran Valley some kilometres

below. Enjoy the surroundings with lush green pines and meadows next to a stunning

waterfall, all witnesses by Aneto peak, who challenging stood at the back. After the Forau

d’Aigualluts our trail starts climbing to the north passing near the Villamuerta lakes until

reaching the Port de la Picada (Picada Pass, 2.477 m). The view from the top is amazing. You

can admire a complete vision of Maladata-Aneto massif and also the surrounding peaks of La

Mina and Salvaguardia. In the other side enter to Aran Valley (Catalonia) and descent into

Plan de l’Artiga and Artiga de Lin refuge (1.480 m). Before taking the transportation to our

hotel we will visit the Uelhs deth Joeu where the water from the Forau d’Aigualluts reappear

on the surface. 30 minutes transfer to Viella, the main village in the valley. Night in hotel.

Distance: 11 km

Altitute difference: +650 m / -1.100 m

Time: 5-6 h

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch; Supper

Trekking Distance : 11 kilometers

Trekking Time : 5-6 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : +650米/-1100米 meters

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DAY 6: VIELLA – PONT DE RESEC – COLOMERS (B,L,D)

First stage of our Aiguestortes National Park traverse. From Viella drive into the Valarties

valley and arrive to Pont de Resec (1.400 m). The first part of the path lead us to Restanca

refuge (2.010 m) located near a beautiful lake. Continue ascending passing the Cap deth Port

Lake to arrive the Crestada Pass (2.475 m). Follow the GR-11 signals and continue to Port de

Caldes (2.567 m), the highest point of the journey. Enjoy the panorama over dozens of alpine

lakes and granite peaks of Montardo (2.833 m), Tuc de Monges (2.707 m), Tuc de la Ribereta

(2.675 m) and Pic de Travessani (2.738 m). Descent into Colomers glacial cirque. Night in

Colomers mountain refuge (2.135 m)

Distance: 11,4 km

Altitute difference: +1.280 / - 690 m

Time: 7 h

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch; Supper

Trekking Distance : 11.4 kilometers

Trekking Time : 7-8 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : +1280/-690米 meters

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DAY 7: COLOMERS – SANT MAURICI – ESPOT (B,L)

Second stage of our Aiguestortes National Park traverse. The Colomers basin has the highest

concentration of alpine lakes of all the Pyrnees with nearly 50 lakes. From the hut follow the

GR-11 path and climb Ratera Pass (2.580 m). If the weather is good we’ll also have the chance

to ascend Ratera Peak (2.862 m) that offers us one of the best panoramic views in the area.

At this point, we will begin our descent through a forest to Amitges Refuge (nice mountain

hut at the food of Amitges rock spires) and Sant Maurici Lake, effectively completing our

Aiguestortes traverse. Upon arrival, taxis will be waiting to take us to the ville of Espot. Night

in hostel.

Distance: 11 km

Altitute difference: +610 / - 710 m (+ 300 m more to ascent Ratera Peak)

Time: 5h

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch

Trekking Distance : 11 kilometers

Trekking Time : 5-6 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : +610/-710米 meters

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DAY 8: ESPOT – BARCELONA (B)

After breakfast drive 3 hours directly to Barcelona airport. Board your flight back home

Accommodation : Own arrangement

Meal : Breakfast