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That is why we are taking measures in this direction. More information
- The travel consultancy that markets this trip is a member of Soy Ecoturista and, therefore, committed to nature conservation and local development. It is a collaborating entity of the Sobrarbe-Pyrenees Geopark.
- The groups of the activities are small to ensure the quality of the experience and minimise the impact on the environment.
- Disseminate and raise awareness: One of the main objectives of our project is to raise awareness among all the people who participate in these activities about the need to take care of our planet, making us responsible for each of our actions. It is emphasised that each person carries a bag to collect the rubbish they make during the day and throw it in the corresponding containers at the end of the day; likewise, we offer the possibility of collecting the rubbish we may find on the mountain to leave the environment in better condition than we found it.
- The company that carries out the activities has a project to calculate and reduce the carbon footprint that consists of:
- Calculation: For this we take into account each activity individually, calculating the emission that is made in each type of activity as a result of the movement of guides and material. We also take into account the CO2 emissions from office activities. In this case 75% of the emissions are due to transport to the activities, 20% to transport in the surveys and 5% in energy used in the office.
- Decrease: Necessary measures are taken to reduce emissions, both by saving energy and by reducing the amount of CO2 emitted into the atmosphere. Some of the measures that have been taken:
- Possibility of contracting transport to increase the ratio of people per vehicle.
- Use of the appropriate vehicle for each activity: van or company car.
- Remote meetings of staff members.
- Compensate: We are looking for reforestation or reforestation projects in which to invest in order to compensate for the amount of CO2 we have emitted into the atmosphere. We are currently reforesting trees of autochthonous species in Galicia.
Open map Boltaña (Huesca), España
We will visit the four valleys that make up the Park.
A 6-day trip exploring the region of Sobrarbe, Spain. Includes visits to the Ordesa, Escuaín and Pineta valleys, as well as the Añisclo Canyon and Alquézar. Activities include hiking, wildlife observation, and cultural visits. The trip ends with the return to Madrid.
Prices
- With double room 745€/person.
- Without transport 685€/person.
- Group supplement single room 190€/person.
- Supplement group 5 persons 50€/person.
- Supplement group 4 persons 90€/person.
The price includes
- Transfers from/to Madrid/Zaragoza, qualified mountain guide, 5 nights half board (breakfast and dinner), hotel accommodation*/**/*** in double room (single with supplement), activities described in the program, travel and activity insurance.
Timetable
- Pick up on August 5, 2024 In Madrid at 9:00 am.
Activity details
- It takes place in the National Park of Ordesa and Monte Perdido.
- The duration of the getaway is 6 days (5 nights).
- Minimum of 6 people per group.
- Maximum of 12 people per group.
- Available language is Spanish.
- The experience is not suitable for families with children.
Relevance
We will travel together through breathtaking landscapes in this organized trip through the Pyrenees: forests, rivers, lakes...
- You will know all the sectors of the National Park of Ordesa and Monte Perdido: Añisclo, Escuaín, Pineta and Ordesa.
- Small group and possibility to travel with your own vehicle if you feel more confident or if you leave from a different point.
Do not forget
MATERIAL REQUIRED:
- Suitcase to leave at the hotel (55x40x20cm.).
- Comfortable mountain clothes for walking.
- Warm clothes for this time of the year.
- Shorts, long pants and breathable short-sleeved shirts.
- Cap and sunglasses.
- Waterproof jacket (essential).
- Walking sticks (recommended).
- Hiking boots (essential).
- Backpack of 20-30l. capacity (for excursions).
- Canteen or water bottle minimum 1.5l. (essential).
- Sun cream and lip balm.
- Sneakers.
- Swimming suit and towel (recommended).
- First aid kit.
Additional information
WHAT IS A TYPICAL TRAVEL DAY LIKE?
We get up and have breakfast at the hotel restaurant: we will get strength for the rest of the day. After breakfast we take all the material and move to the starting point of the excursion. Before we start our way we try to stop to buy bread, although on holidays it is sometimes more complicated. We can bring some sausage from home, but in the tourist sites there is usually no problem to buy what is necessary for the meal.
The drives to the start of our excursions are not long, usually between 20-30 minutes, but they are also an integral part of the experience. Enjoy the scenery and listen attentively to the stories and comments of the guide, who will immerse you in the local culture. In addition, if the group wishes, stops can be made to take photos or simply admire the breathtaking scenery. These days are designed to be enjoyed without rushing.
During our excursions, the pace is leisurely, allowing us to fully enjoy the surroundings, but active enough to complete all scheduled activities. If at any time you feel that the pace is too fast or you feel uncomfortable, do not hesitate to let your guide know. We always make sure that the whole group is as close as possible.
After the exciting excursion, we will enjoy a well-deserved refreshment in a cozy local bar, where we can taste authentic local flavors with the recommendation of the guide. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will have time to rest or take a relaxing walk around the village where we are staying, immersing yourself in the local atmosphere and enjoying the culture and traditions of the area.
Dinner and rest.
programme
ITINERARY:
Day August 5, 2024: MADRID - ZARAGOZA - SOBRARBE
Dinner - Pick up of the group in Madrid at 09.00h. in Nuevos Ministerios; from here we will leave by the N-II to arrive to Zaragoza, where the travelers who so decide, will be able to join at around 12.30h. in the AVE Station (schedules to be confirmed). We will continue our way to the hotel (town to be determined). Room distribution. Afterwards, we will go to Boltaña, administrative capital of the Sobrarbe region and we will visit its medieval quarter and its famous pond in the Ara River.
Return to our lodging, dinner and accommodation.
Day 6 august 2024: ORDESA VALLEY AND TORLA
-Breakfast and departure to Torla, capital of this sector of the National Park, where we will take one of the Park's buses (we will pay directly), which will take us to the beginning of our route: The Ordesa Meadow, where the statue of Lucien Briet, the great promoter of the declaration of National Park in 1918, is located. Today we will make an unusual route that will take us to contemplate the valley from the heights: the beginning of the road runs through a huge beech forest that climbs towards the Circo de Carriata and once the forest disappears, we will observe the Tozal del Mallo. Later, at 1,800m. altitude, we will cross the Faja Racún just below the Espolón del Gallinero and the Circo de Cotatuero: we will reach this area around lunchtime, so we can take our picnic with the wonderful views of the waterfall that descends from the Circo de Cotatuero. Once we have eaten and recovered our strength, we will continue our way along the Canarella path that will take us, through the Fraucata Wall, to the Forest of the Beeches, where we will descend to the lower part of the valley. On the way back along the Cola de Caballo path we will admire the Cascadas del Estrecho and the Cascada de la Cueva waterfalls.
Elevation gain: 750 m. Distance: 15,5Km
Drop down: 750 m. Type of road: trail
On the way back to our hotel, we will stop in Torla, a small village with traditional mountain architecture that has a small but very well preserved historical site. It is an ideal place to buy some souvenirs of the Park or products of the rich gastronomy of the area (a secallona, a cheese, some infusions or liquors of kilometer 0) and to rest admiring from its terraces the entrance of the Ordesa Valley. We will return to our hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 7 August 2024: ESCUAÍN VALLEY
-Of the four valleys that make up the Ordesa National Park, today we will visit Escuaín, the smallest and least visited. It is a very quiet valley in which the Straits or Gorges of Escuaín stand out; these magnificent gorges are really special due to the phenomenon of thermal inversion that occurs in them. In the higher areas, we find a lush almost Mediterranean vegetation, while in the lower areas we can observe the typical high mountain vegetation. This phenomenon is due to the humidity and temperature of the place, caused by the narrowness of the valley and the proximity of its imposing walls.
Our route today will start from the picturesque village of Escuaín and will take us to explore the lower part of this spectacular canyon. Nearby, we will find a feeding ground for carrion-eating birds of prey, such as the majestic bearded vulture, the imposing griffon vulture, the Egyptian vulture, the black kite and the mighty golden eagle. Watching these birds in their natural environment is a common and impressive experience in this area.
Elevation gain: 680m. Distance: 15km.
Elevation gain downhill: 680m. Type of road: trail
Return to the hotel, dinner and lodging.
Day 8 August 2024: AÑISCLO CANYON
-Breakfast and departure to Añisclo, the deepest valley of Ordesa. The drive to the beginning of the route is captivating, you will not stop looking around, up and down. We will start from the emblematic Hermitage of San Urbez, partially carved into the rock and we will enter the canyon, going through it step by step. Surely at some point in our route today we will feel cold, product of the thermal inversion that also occurs in this valley due to its unique fluvial structure.
There is no way to resist the temptation to capture with our camera the folds of limestone rock that adorn the imposing walls of the canyon, the endemic flora that populates it and the intricate structures created by man, skillfully adapting to their environment. On days like this, every corner is worthy of being immortalized in an image that captures the majesty of this natural scenery.
Elevation gain: 686m. Distance: 12km.
Elevation gain downhill: 686m. Type of road: trail
In the afternoon we will visit the village of Ainsa: a medieval village with an old town declared a Historic-Artistic Site and one of the "Most beautiful villages in Spain". From here we will have a good panoramic view of the Pyrenees: the Tres Sorores or 'Treserols', as the people of Sobrarbe have always called them; Monte Perdido (3.355 m), Cilindro (3.328 m), the Añisclo Peak (3.263 m), and the Peña Montañesa (2.295m.) in the foreground. Ainsa is the capital of the Zona Zero Pyrenees, a network of traditional trails recovered for the enjoyment of mountain biking at all levels. Riders from all over the world come here to emulate the participants in the Enduro World Series, which have been held here on 2 occasions. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 9 August 2024: PINETA VALLEY
-Breakfast and departure to the last valley of the National Park that we will visit, although one of the most spectacular. Departing from the Parador Nacional Bielsa (or Parador de Pineta), at the bottom of the valley, we will head towards an impressive natural spectacle: the Cascadas del Cinca, the source of this mighty river. We will continue our route towards the Llanos de Lalarri, a hanging glacier valley over Pineta that will allow us to enjoy its splendor and appreciate the fascinating geology of the area.
Along our route, we will be accompanied by large meadows and the soothing music of water flowing in harmony with nature. An unparalleled experience to admire the beauty and richness of this valley in all its magnitude.
Today we will finish finding out why the whole Sobrarbe County is part of the Sobrarbe Pyrenees UNESCO World Geopark.
Elevation gain: 663m. Distance: 12km.
Downhill difference in altitude: 663m. Type of road: trail
Return to the hotel, dinner and lodging.
Day 10 August: ALQUÉZAR - SIERRA Y CAÑONES DE GUARA NATURAL PARK - ZARAGOZA - MADRID
Breakfast- Breakfast and departure to Alquézar, a small town declared a Historic-Artistic Site, belonging to One of the Most Beautiful Villages in Spain and located on a promontory overlooking the Vero River. Strolling through the village we will see the Plaza Vieja, with vaulted arcades, the church of San Miguel, from the 17th century or the collegiate church, dating from 1.099. Today we will walk along a stretch of the Vero River: the river that waters the entire Somontano Wine Appellation of Origin. We will walk along its footbridges (direct paid access), a semi-equipped mountain route that will take us to interesting places such as the Picamartillo Cave or the weir, passing through rocks, hollows, pools, almond trees, olive trees and lush orchards. The world capital of canyoning will surprise us.
Elevation gain: 150m. Distance: 6km.
Drop down: 150m. Type of road: trail
After this small route of farewell of the mountains that have welcomed us during these days, we will start our return trip, passing through Zaragoza around 17.00h. and Madrid around 21.00h. (approximate times). Arrival, end of the trip and end of our services.
Additional information
Transportation to/from the pick-up point in Madrid/Zaragoza, lunches (to be taken en route), drinks, bus from Torla-Parque-Torla (6€/person approx.), access to the Alquézar footbridges (5€/person approx.), extra services and any other service not included in the "Included" section.
- ESTABLISHED ACCOMMODATION (or similar): Hotel*/**/**/***
- IF I'M TRAVELING ALONE: If you don't have a travel companion and you want to share a room, we will do our best to find another person of the same sex who also wants to share, but you must count on the single room supplement in case no one with the same requirements signs up or cancels before departure.
- TRANSPORTATION: We travel in a 9-seater van, which allows us ample mobility when making stops at viewpoints, short breaks or even eventual changes in the excursions. Distance to the destination from Madrid: 468km. The daily distances for the activities are between 30-50km. The schedules are approximate; the week of departure we will confirm the definitive ones.
Possibility of doing the itinerary in your own vehicle: if you choose this option, you will do all the trips in your own car.
- GROUP: The group is composed of a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 participants (8 with transportation). The ratio will always be 1 guide / 12 participants. If the minimum group is not reached, the trip will be cancelled, with the possibility of paying a small group supplement of 50€ for a group of 5 people and 90€ for a group of 4 people. This supplement is subject to the acceptance of payment by all participants.
- DOCUMENTATION AND VACCINATIONS: Tetanus vaccination is recommended. It is important to bring a valid ID card and health card.
- INSURANCE: The trip includes an accident insurance and a basic travel insurance. These insurances cover basic eventualities and accidents in the mountains.
We recommend you to contract an optional cancellation and assistance insurance, with which you can be entitled to a refund of the amount paid in case of serious illness or accident before starting the trip. Likewise, if you have to return early due to a family mishap, this return may be included. From 17€. Check conditions. The optional cancellation insurance is not refundable in any case, as it begins to take effect at the time of hiring.
Additional information
For more information or to hire us, go to: https://www.viajespirineoainsa.com/circuito-senderismo-por-el-parque-nacional-de-ordesa-6-dias/
Activity details
- MEDIUM LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY.
In a classification that goes from low to high. They are stages of up to 15.5km. and with slopes of up to 750m. (in each itinerary the number of km. and slope of each one is specified); mountain roads and some more technical step.
A person who is used to walking can do it, it is not necessary to be in very good physical shape. For the medium level it is recommended to walk weekly to prepare the trip: with outings of about 8-10km with some unevenness you will arrive in optimal conditions for the trip to be comfortable.
It can also be replaced by 1.5 hours of sport 2-3 times a week. The better prepared you are, the more fun you will have! It is important to be realistic when deciding what is our capacity to face mountain outings.
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To whom it is addressed
Solo adultos
Booking conditions
45% of the total amount of the booking will be required by bank transfer or virtual TPV (credit or debit card) at the time of booking.
The remaining payment must be made at least 15 days before departure.
Cancellation policy
In the event of cancellation or modification of the booking by the user, the user must pay the management fees per person (35 € for trips of less than 5 days and 60 € for trips of more than 5 days) as well as a penalty: If the trip has already been guaranteed by the Agency (the minimum group has been reached) the penalty for any modification is the total amount of the booking (45% of the trip).
If the trip has not been guaranteed by the Agency, any modification made by the user before 30 days prior to the trip will result in the recovery of 100% of the booking (except for management fees and optional cancellation insurance).
Between 30 and 16 days before departure 10% of the total amount (trips of less than 5 days) and 50% for trips of more than 5 days. Between 15 and 11 days before departure 50% of the total amount (trips of less than 5 days) and 75% for trips of more than 5 days.
Between 10 days and 6 days before departure 75% of the total amount (for trips of less than 5 days) and 100% for trips of more than 5 days. Between 5 days and departure 100% of the total amount.
In case of cancellation by the organising agency for not reaching the minimum group size, at least 1 week's notice will be given and 100% of the reservation will be refunded without any charge.