A Nature-Lover's 6-Day Trip to Spanish Pyrenees

  1. Day 1: Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park
    3 hours (226 km) from Bilbao Airport

    Explore the stunning natural beauty of Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. Hike through the valleys and canyons, and marvel at the waterfalls along the way. Do not forget to visit the Soaso and Añisclo canyons.

  2. Day 2: Valle de Tena
    2 hours (95 km) from Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park

    See the breathtaking views of the Valle de Tena. Enjoy a peaceful walk in the Ibón de Piedrafita lake, hike to the Lanuza and Arratiecho valleys, and enjoy the skiing flocking peak in Panticosa, commonly known as "the jungle".

  3. Day 3: Sierra de Guara
    2 hours and 15 minutes (125 km) from Valle de Tena

    Explore the Sierra de Guara, home to one of Europe's most beautiful canyons. Experience a thrilling canyoning adventure in the Rio Vero. If you are not the adventurous type, hike the mountainous terrain and see the bearded vultures.

  4. Day 4: Posets-Maladeta Natural Park
    3 hours and 20 minutes (210 km) from Sierra de Guara

    Visit the Posets-Maladeta Natural Park, an imposing mountain range in the Pyrenees. Hike to the Aneto peak, the highest mountain in the Pyrenees, or enjoy the surrounding scenery with an electric bike.

  5. Day 5: Congost de Mont-rebei
    3 hours (170 km) from Posets-Maladeta Natural Park

    Explore Congost de Mont-rebei, one of the most dramatic gorges in Europe. Marvel at the steep walls towering over 500 meters high, and hike the trails that cross over the river Noguera Ribagorçana. Enjoy scenic views from the only suspension bridge above the gorge – Pedestrian Bridge.

  6. Day 6: Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
    3 hours (215 km) from Congost de Mont-rebei

    End your trip in the stunning Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, the gem of the Pyrenees. Visit the Cargarillada Lakes and hike through the lush forests filled with diverse fauna and flora. Take a leisurely walk to Estany Sant Maurici, one of the Park's most beautiful lakes, before heading back home.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Bilbao Airport to Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park - 3 hours, free
  • Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park to Valle de Tena - 2 hours, free
  • Valle de Tena to Sierra de Guara - 2 hours and 15 minutes, free
  • Sierra de Guara to Posets-Maladeta Natural Park - 3 hours and 20 minutes, free
  • Posets-Maladeta Natural Park to Congost de Mont-rebei - 3 hours, free
  • Congost de Mont-rebei to Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici - 3 hours, free
  • Total Estimated Costs: Free

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Benasque town, one of the most attractive Pyrenean towns, in the Posets-Maladeta Natural Park. The town offers beautiful views of the Pyrenees and a wide range of sports and outdoor adventures.
If you have less time, consider choosing from the first three destinations mentioned, as they offer the most opportunities for hiking and other outdoor adventures.

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