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Savouring the views on the high trails of the Picos
Walking in the Picos de Europa
The magnificent palace of Alhambra in Granada
Granada and the Alpujarras
8 DAY SELF GUIDED WALKING
An exhilarating walk in the Alpujarras, through Moorish villages and stunning mountain landscapes ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Granada 2 | In
8 DAY SELF GUIDED WALKING
Discover the soaring limestone peaks, wildlife and lush valleys of Spain’s Picos de Europa National Park ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Arenas de Cabrales
2 | Walk to the summer meadows of Nava above the Cares River with superb views of the Picos (5.5hrs) 3 | Transfer to Tielve and walk through beech forests to Sotres (4hrs) 4 | Walk the eastern massif of the Picos (5hrs) 5 | A loop walk around Tresviso (5hrs) 6 | Ascend to the foot of the west face of Naranjo de Bulnes (5.5hrs) 7 | Descend to Bulnes and walk through gorges (5hrs) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 6 nights in 2‐3 star hotels on a twin share basis, 1 night in a mountain hut (or extra night in hotel ‐ small supplement applies) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, luggage transfer except day 6 & emergency hotline TRANSPORT: transfers as described
NOTES: High season is from 11 Jul to 15 Sep and a supplement applies. Departures before mid June may not be able to ascend to the mountain refuge due to snow conditions and an alternative route will be suggested. Sotres hotel supplement applies.
HOTEL / MOUNTAIN HUT
GRADE 3
Arenas de Cabrales Sotres
HOTEL / GUESTHOUSE
Alto Aragon: The Spanish Pyrenees
8 DAY SELF GUIDED WALKING
A spectacular remote walk in the Spanish Pyrenees
exploring Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Bielsa 2 | Cross the El Portillo de Tella pass en route to Hospital de Tella (7‐8hrs) 3 | Circular walk to Escuain (4‐5hrs) 4 | Drive to Bestue, walk to Nerin via the Anisclo Canyon (6‐8hrs) 5 | Drive to Buerba, walk to Ainsa (6‐8hrs) 6 | Follow the Cinca valley to Lafortunada (6‐ 8hrs) 7 | Transfer to Plan then walk over the mountains to Bielsa, a shorter option is possible via Sin (6‐7/8‐9hrs) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 6 breakfasts, 4 pack lunches, 6 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 5 nights in hotels and 2 nights guesthouses on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities available most nights BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, luggage transfer, except to Nerin & emergency hotline TRANSPORT: transfers to and from St Lary to Bielsa
NOTES: This trip is not suitable for solo travellers. Please contact our team for alternative tour suggestions
HOTEL / GUESTHOUSE
GRADE 5
France
Bielsa Bestué
Ainsa Spain
DATES
Daily from 1 Jun to 17 Sep
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Bulnes
DATES
Granada, explore Alhambra 3 | Local bus to Capileira (early) then circular walk through the Río Poqueira Valley via Bubion and Pampaneira (5.5hrs) 4 | Walk through villages and forests to Taha de Pitres then Portugos (5hrs) 5 | Ascend to the highest village in the Alpujarras, Trevélez (7hrs) 6 | Choice of walks from Trevélez including a short walk along the Camino de Granada (3.5‐ 8hrs) 7 | Ascend El Portichuelo and continue to Bérchules (5.5hrs) 8 | Walk through the Río Grande valley, return to Granada by local bus, trip concludes
Morocco
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 5 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 2‐3 star hotels and charming guesthouses on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room, luggage transfer on day 4, 5 & 7 & emergency hotline
NOTES: High season is from 13 to 22 Apr and 21 to 31 Dec ‐ supplement applies.
Spain
Granada Capileira
GRADE 3
Trevélez Bérchules
Daily from 22 Apr to 25 Oct
DATES
Spain
The village of Gistain in the highlands of the Aragon region of Spain
Daily except Jan, Jul and Aug