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Visit the best of the Aragonese Pyrenees

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Nature, Adventure, Cultural, Social Thur 24/08- Sun 27/08
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Nature, National Parks, unique landscapes, charming villages and impressive peaks…paradise for outdoor sports and nature lovers… You guessed it, we are talking about  Aragonese Pyrenees! From hiking in the National Park of Ordesa and Monte Perdido, via ferratas, to the fastest zip line in the world or even visiting the villages with a rustic and authentic charm, tasting the Pyrenean gastronomy- this trip is definitely going to tick all the checkpoints!
Most of the Pyrenees are a World Heritage Site for the region’s rich history, culture, Romanesque churches and medieval villages.
  • What we will visit on this trip:
    – Natural Park of Ordesa and Monte Perdido
    – Western Valleys Natural Park
    – Towns: Torla Ordesa, Ainsa, Boltaña, Panticosa
    – Optional activities:
    (Rafting in Esra River, Tyrolean traverse in Tena Valley, Via ferrata of Sorrosal, Highest train in Europe, footbridges of Panticosa and much-much more……)
We are going to be staying in our favorite accommodation in this region,  a 4* hotel in Formaligal, which has a stunning view overlooking the valley.
Our program (See below for a detailed description of all locations).

Brief program

First day
We will leave very early in the morning towards the Pyrenees. The first stop is going to be at a stunning high mountain train in the French Pyrenees that will end at the lakes. Then we would have a couple of hours for rest, followed by an optional visit to the village of Sallent de Gallego. In the evening we will enjoy a beautiful dinner together, get to know each other better and rest for upcoming active days ahead!
Second day
Day 2 is going to start with a trip to the national Park of Ordesa and Monte Perdido. Here you have 2 options: Option 1: would be for the more adventurous: guided Ruta Cola de Caballo Senda de Cazadores (Medium-high level) Option 2: visit the park which has several routes to choose from, followed by a trip to Torla-Ordesa.
Third day
You have 4 options of how to plan your day 3! 1. Via ferrata of Sorrosal, 2. Canyoning (Canyoing) 3. Rafting in Ainsa 4. Visit Ainsa and Boltañana. In the afternoon you have 3 options: 1.Tyrolean traverse in Tena valley 2: Footbridges of Panticosa 3. Visit two villages Panticosa and Lanuza.
Last day
We start off with Parque Natural de los Valles Occidentales (Astun) to tackle the wonderful Ruta de los Lagos de Ayous. We will go there by chairlift from Astun. In between we will stop at the old station of Canfranc. After all of the activities, amazing amount of beautiful memories and a pleasant tiredness- we start to return to Valencia.
Ordesa and Monte Perdido Natural Park
Discover the natural beauty of the Natural Park of Ordesa and Monte Perdido in the Aragonese Pyrenees. Walk with your friends along its hiking trails and enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery, waterfalls and unique wildlife, an unforgettable experience in the middle of nature that you have to live at least once in your life.
Western Valleys Natural Park
Discover the spectacular Western Valleys Natural Park, a pristine territory created by the action of glaciers on the border with France. A pristine territory created by the action of glaciers on the border with France. This natural paradise offers breathtaking mountain scenery, waterfalls and a varied fauna. Walk through the most beautiful lakes and landscapes of the area and experience natural beauty in its purest state, an unforgettable adventure in the Aragonese nature!
Torla Ordesa
If you come to the Aragonese Pyrenees, you have to visit this beautiful and unique village, known as the gateway to the National Park of Ordesa and Monte Perdido, at 1,032 meters altitude.
Located just below the National Park of Ordesa and Monte Perdido, in front of the Ara River.
With a mountain atmosphere, which still retains Pyrenean architecture, where each house has a giant gate, slate roof, and chimney scares witches.
Ainsa
Ainsa is one of the most characteristic and beautiful villages of the Pyrenees, located on a picturesque promontory. You will be transported in a fairy tale with its stone streets, its old houses and its spectacular stone castle dating from the eleventh century. The castle of Ainsa has an impressive historical importance since the Middle Ages and was the scene of the signing of political pacts, suffered various dominations and became the emblem of the area. The church of Santa María, in the town square, also exerts a strong fascination for its architecture and history.
Footbridges of Panticosa and town :
You want to capture the best views of tena panticosa valley and peña Telera while walking on the water of the river Caldarés. Enjoy a hanging walk full of emotion in which you can also visit old bunkers of the P Line, a set of defensive constructions built in the 40s and 50s.
Panticosa: Considered the true heart of the Aragonese Pyrenees, this small town of less than 1,000 inhabitants offers a faithful picture of the popular Pyrenean architecture, dominated by stone and wood houses roofed with black slate slabs.
Sallent de gallego y Lanuza 
Two very beautiful villages in the Pyrenees, surrounded by spectacular scenery and with interesting monuments in its historic center, for example the Gothic church of the sixteenth century and its medieval bridge. They call it the Spanish ski mecca, and Lanuza famous for its reservoir and the festival “Pirineo Sur”, a village that had been totally uninhabited in the 70’s and now hosts the biggest festival in the Pyrenees in July.
Old station of Canfranc
You can’t miss the opportunity to visit the iconic Old International Station of Canfranc, a unique monument nominated as an Asset of Cultural Interest and inaugurated on July 28, 1928. The last train stopped at the station 46 years ago and since then it has become a symbol for its beautiful 19th century French palatial architecture.
Artouste Train (High mountain, the highest train in Europe) (Optional activity)
Embark on an unforgettable adventure in the French Pyrenees aboard the highest train in Europe “Artouste Train”. The train passes through breathtaking landscapes, and ends at a lake at an altitude of over 2000 meters…
A unique experience in nature highly recommended by us.
Optional activities In the morning (Rafting Ainsa / Via ferrata / Canyoning Sorrosal).
Imagine rafting on the Esra River in the Pyrenees, the river that runs down from Monte Perdido and passes through the Pineta Valley. an unforgettable experience, an activity that will last almost 4 hours.
Day 2 we will visit Ordesa and Monte Perdido, and if you don’t want to do the pony tail route you can take the bus down to Ainsa and go rafting (optional, and costs 40 €).
The Sorrosal canyon, a gorge carved with two waterfalls of more than 50 meters high with lots of high jumps, slides, rappels, full of adventure and fun. (optional, and costs 50 €)
Via Ferrata del Sorrosal, one of the most beautiful of the entire peninsula. Nestled in the ravine of the Sorrosal Gorge, with the Sorrosal Waterfall and two spectacular waterfalls of more than 50 meters high.
If you do not want any optional activity, you have the 4th option: Visit Ainsa and Bolataña.
 
Afternoon optional activities (Tena Valley Zip Line or Panticosa Footbridge)
120 kms per hour descending with a rope in Valle de Tena with spectacular views. Live your emotions and feel the adrenaline with an incredible experience. Optional activity (20€)
Panticosa footbridge:
160 meters over water in the viewpoints with the best views of Panticosa and the surrounding mountains, the Mirador O Calvé, that you will never forget, a feeling of walking in the air “Flying I would say”!
On day 3 in the afternoon you can enjoy this optional activity that costs 5€.
Our hotels
We have chosen our hotel with great care, a mixture of nature and local services, it has magnificent views.
Imagine waking up in front of a high mountain with pure air. The Hotel SNÖ is one of the best hotels in the area, and last year we were very comfortable there. The rooms are spacious and it has two swimming pools, one hot. Very good breakfast is included and the rooms are triple, and on request you can ask for a double or single room. Double room with an extra 5€/pax/night or Single for 25€/night.

Day 1 : Departure - High mountain train + visit of lakes + Formigal

We will leave early in the morning and go directly to Laruns (France) for high mountain train optional activity (+25€) that will take you to the lakes of the French Pyrenees. Who doesn’t want activity can enjoy the Fabrèges lake and the nature.
After the train we will go back to the hotel. For those who want, we will visit the village of Sallent de Gallego.
Day 2 : Natural Park of Ordesa and Monte Perdido + Torla Ordesa
We wake up and have breakfast looking at the valley of Tena, it is a spectacle. and we go to the natural park of Ordesa and Monte Perdido.
Once we got there, you have two options:
Option 1 : (For the more adventurous) make a route of medium high level: Cola de caballo (Senda de los cazadores), VERY GOOD ROUTE with spectacular views with medium high level, to do this route you have to be prepared pisicamente and have previous experience in hiking. You will go with a mountain guide. After the route if we still have time you can visit this Torla ordesa.
Option 2 : (For those who want to take the day with more relaxation).
Visit the natural park of ordesa and monte perdido, when you get tired go down to visit the beautiful village of Torla ordesa (also walk to cola de caballo to a route of medium level easy but long (20 kms) you decide!
(*You have to take a bus to go to the starting point of the route and the bus and costs 3 €)

Hiking COLA DE CABALLO (hunter's trail)

Description of hiking trails

Distance: 18,76 km
Positive difference in altitude: 1.113 m
Technical difficulty: Medium High
Maximum altitude: 1.999 m
Minimum altitude: 1.337 m
Type of route: Circular

Day 3 : Activities to choose

When you wake up, go to the activities you have chosen beforehand.
Optional activities:
You can choose between several activities offered in the morning or afternoon. You can participate in all activities if they are not at the same time.
The activities are:
In the morning: (4 options)
– Rafting in Ainsa : Rafting is a whitewater sport that consists of navigating a river using an inflatable raft and paddles.
– Via Ferrata de Sorrosal : is a climbing activity that uses a system of cables, ladders and anchors fixed to the rock to allow climbers to move along a pre-established route in complete safety.
– Water canyoning in Sorrosal : this is a canyoning activity that consists of walking, jumping, sliding and swimming in rivers and waterfalls.
– Visit Ainsa and Boltaña : If you do not want any activity, you have the 4th option, which would be to visit two villages : Ainsa and Boltaña.
 
In the afternoon (2 options)
– Tyrolean traverse in Tena valley : Tyrolean traverse is an outdoor activity that consists in crossing a void by moving on a suspended rope, usually over a river or a valley.
Footbridge of Panticosa and village of Panticosa: and again if you don’t want any activity, you have two very nice village to visit : Panticosa and Lanuza.

Day 4 : Lakes route + Canfranc + Astún

We wake up after breakfast and check out and go to the Pyrenees National Park.
On the way we stop at the old station of Canfranc for a visit of the station and continue to Astún. (Normally the chairlift is free for groups of more than 20 people, otherwise it has a separate cost 7-10 euros depending on the group).
This day we will do a very nice route with spectacular views called the route of AYOUS LAKES, also called “7 ibones of Astún”.

We will finish the route and leave for Valencia. On the way we will stop for dinner and around midnight we will be in Valencia.

THE AYOUS LAKES ROUTE (Pyrenees National Park)

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Distance : 15,52 km
Positive elevation gain : 926 m
Technical difficulty : Medium
Maximum altitude: 2.099 m
Minimum altitude: 1.385 m
Type of route: Circular
Meeting point : Av. Aragon, 31 (in front of Mestalla)

Todos nuestro viajes están organizado por agencia de viaje Wexcursion, con numero de licencia. CV-m-1881-V

All our trips are organised by Travel agency, Wexcursion, under licence number CV-m-1881-V.

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