Trip program
D1: Meeting in Torla by the end of the day, hotel.
D2: Brief transport to Sarten (1250m) in Ordesa canyon. We trek by a trail called Senda de los Cazadores (The Hunters Trail) surrounded by alpine woods and will stop at Calcilluarego belvedere (2000m) over the abyss. After arriving at Brecha de Arazas col (2100m) we enjoy a magnificent panorama. Then we descend to the grassland and reach Nerín (1250m), a small village in Añisclo valley (6h30); hut.
D3: Hike along La Estiva mount, with a panorama over Añisclo canyon, to reach Cuello Gordo hill (2150m) from where we spot Ordesa gorge and Soaso. Lodging at the mountain hut in Goriz (2161m) (6h30).
D4: Monte Perdido ascent (3355m) (6h).
We begin in the grassland to later walk in land of glacier origin where we may find some snow at the top (4h). Return to the hut.
D5: We head NW crossing Goriz and passing by Millaris breach (2400m). Then follow Faja de las Flores, a spectacular trail on the cliffs edge 1000m above the valley (strong sensations guaranteed!), and continue up to El Tallon mount (3144m) and then Rolando breach (2800m). Hut in Serradets (2525m).
D6: We descend to Gavarnie in France by Les Escaliers, a trail carved on the rock at several points. You will admire the Big Cascade, a 412m water fall, the highest in Europe; lodging in hut (1360m) (5h).
D7: Brief transport to Tentes hill (2208m). We hike among green fields, passing by Especières lagoon and arriving at San Nicolas de Bujaruelo (1350m) on the Ara river bank (3h). Transport back to Torla.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Price: Eur 608. per person.
Departures: Jun 20-26, Jul 11-17, Jul 18-24, Ago 8-14, Ago 15-21, Set 5-11
Transport: Torla is located in the Spanish Pyrenees, aprox 280 km from Madrid.
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Booking Conditions -
Price - Valid in 2004.
Includes: all accomodation mentioned above, all meals from D1 diner to D7 breakfast, all domestic transport, Spanish guide.
Does not include: transport to and from Torla, personal equipment, visits on free time, accomodation on D7, tips, single supplement, travel insurance.
Group: min 4 persons, max 12.
Luggage: Each participant will carry his/her own personal equipment, 6-8kg in total, no sleeping bag needed.
Program: Depending on weather conditions, the groups condition or other justifiable, the guide may alter the program.
Equipment: Trekking boots, 50-60ltr rucksack, waterproof gear, etc.
After your booking you will receive a Trip Information sheet which includes a detailed recommended equipment list.
Documentation: valid passport, please check with
your local Spanish consulate or embassy for entry requirements.
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