4-day Trek in Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, Spain
Explore the impressive Ordesa National Park on this perfect 4-day hike in Monte Perdido with Hugo, an AEGM certified guide.
Group
Pyrenees
4 Days
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Fit
Intermediate
Highlights
- Enjoy some incredible landscapes in the Pyrenees.
- Explore the best spots in the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park.
- Try yourself on some challenging slopes in the company of an expert guide.
Description
Follow me on a spectacular adventure to the most famous spots in Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park in Spain. On our trip, we’ll discover grasslands, forest paths, waterfalls and snow-topped walls. If you like hiking, this is a trip you don’t want to miss.
The Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park is located in the province of Huesca, in the Aragonese Pyrenees. It is a paradisiac place with glaciers, huge vertical walls, beech woods, canyons, waterfalls and a wide variety of flora and fauna. It is also home to Europe’s highest limestone massif, Monte Perdido at an altitude of 3,355 meters.
On this opportunity, we’ll visit breathtaking places such as Balcón de Pineta, Punta Custodia, Punta Las Olas, Brecha de Tucarroya, Brecha Roldán, Circo de Góriz and Faja de las Flores. You can review the itinerary below for a more detailed description of what we’ll be doing each day.
This trip is for people used to walking in the mountains. We’ll be facing some steep slopes and rough terrains and hiking for 8-11 hours each day. Make sure to review the list of equipment needed below.
Book your trip now and get ready to discover this exhilarating national park. You’ll love it!
For more hiking trips in Spain, check out the ones I offer to Sierra Nevada National Park and the Spanish Mediterranean Coast.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation included
- Transportation start and back
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Price details
Price does not include flights, transport from the airport, personal beverages or changes due to unexpected incidents.
Itinerary
Day 1: Nerín - Rontaniza Hut
We’ll take a taxi to Nerín and begin our hike. Then we’ll trek along the edge Punta Custodia (2,519m), where we’ll enjoy stunning views of the Ordesa Valley. We’ll also ascend Punta Las Olas (3,002m) and Añisclo Col (2,554m).
Distance: 11.5 km. Elevation gained +790m. ascent. – 1.750m descent. Time: 8 hours.
Day 2: Rontaniza Hut (Pineta) - Espuguettes Hut
This is the most difficult but most dazzling stage of the trip. We’ll cross the Cinca River, Balcón de Pineta, the Cinca waterfall, Brecha de Tucarroya and Col of Hourqette D`Alans. Along the way, we’ll enjoy views of Monte Perdido, Marboré Lake and Cirque of Estaubé (France).
Distance: 17 km. Elevation gained +1.750 ascent. – 940m descent. Time: 11 hours.
Day 3: Espugettes Hut - Grange de Holle
We’ll begin by descending to Chalet de la Pailla and then continue to Gavarnie Circus and Arribama’s forest. Then, we’ll go by Hotel du Cirque and the Gran Cascada.
Distance: 12,4 km. Elevation gained +696 ascent. – 1.213 descent. Time: 8 hours.
Day 4: Grange de Holle hut - Ordesa - Torla
We’ll take a taxi to Port of Tentes (2,200m) to access Bujaruelo and ascend to the Gorge de Rolando. Along the way, we’ll pass canyons and waterfalls. Then, we go towards Brecha de Rolando and descend towards Pradera de Ordesa, on the most beautiful and famous route of the Pyrenees.
Distance: 16,5Km Elevation gained +640 ascent. – 1.663m descent. Time: 9 hours.
Details
Accommodation Rontaniza, Espuguettes and Grange de Holle huts. |
More info Make sure to bring: -30-40 liter backpack -Hiking boots -Folding trekking poles -Comfortable and warm clothes -Hat and cap -Sunglasses -Headlamp -Sheet or sleeping liner and light towel -1 liter water bottle -First aid kit -Sunscreen and lip balm -Camera. We recommend your bag does not weigh more than 6-8 kilos. |
About the guide
Exploring Spain is part of the travel agency Muntania Outdoors S.L., (CICMA 2608) specialised in adventure trips and nature and mountain activities.
Muntania started off in 2011 and since then it has been successful in positioning itself in more than 30 countries around the world as well as getting the support of renowned sponsors. Last year more than 2000 customers chose Muntania for their trips.
Exploring Spain focuses all its activities in Spain, where its main office is located, hence the know-how, the experience and the local knowledge of Muntania´s team, necessary to create an exceptional trip to discover the most special locations. We offer a different way to get to know Spain with a great variety of trips where we combine nature and outdoor activities with the pleasures of savouring the best gastronomy and the cultural richness. We provide a multilingual service and personal attention so our customers leave with the best impressions.
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