Benasque Valley Canyoning and Via Ferrata, 5-day Adventure!

Benasque Canyoning and Via Ferrata, 5-day multi-adventure trip in the Spanish Pyrenees! This exciting trip takes us into the most famous canyons in the Benasque area. Canyoning here is a must for any enthusiast. If you are a beginner to this activity, this place will surely make you an enthusiast!

The Benasque Valley is one of the most impressive areas in the Pyrenees for wet canyoning. This area of the central Pyrenees is home to several glaciers and the highest peaks in the range. This is a recipe for lots of water and excitement!

Duration: 5 days, 5 nights

Next Dates: June 1 - September 30, 2022 (dates may vary depending on conditions and availability)

Wet Canyoning

Wet Canyoning

Two different Via Ferratas

Wet Canyoning

Wet Canyoning

• Certified Spanish Mountain Guides Association (AEGM) canyoning guide and rock climbing guide (native English, fluent Spanish)
• Planning and logistics
• Lodging and food: includes 5 dinners, 5 nights accommodation, 5 breakfasts, and 5 picnic lunches
• Liability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Basic First Aid Kit
• For Canyoning: wetsuit, harness, figure 8 descender with locking carabiner, personal anchor system, helmet
• For Via Ferrata: harness, via ferrata lanyard, helmet, extra carabiner

• Transportation to and from the start/finish point
• Personal drinks and extra food
• Footwear for canyoning (your feet will get wet!), a second pair of dry shoes for via ferrata. See "Material" section for more details.

• No previous canyoning or via ferrata experience is required. However, some experience may be useful
• A positive attitude and desire to take part in the activities! This is an active vacation so be ready to move your body and feel the excitement!
• A medium to high level of physical and mental fitness is necessary for this trip.
• Each person must be able to hike for 1-2hr in mountainous terrain. Access to and from some of the canyons is remote or in high alpine terrain.
• Each person on this trip must be able to swim. All the canyons will have water in them and short sections of swimming may be necessary. Depending on snowmelt, rain, and other climatic and non-climatic conditions water levels can change dramatically.

The following is a list of personal material that each participant should bring for this canyoning and via ferrata trip:

Canyoning

• Canyoning boots or sneakers with good rubber soles (i.e. Vibram). You will get wet and be walking over wet rocks and potentially slick surfaces for extended periods during each day of canyoning. Good footwear is vital! If you do not have canyoning-specific boots, bring a pair of sneakers or boots with good rubber soles.
• Bathing suit to wear under your wetsuit.
• Dry clothes to change into after finishing the activity.
• Personal medication
• Sun screen SPF 30+

Via Ferrata

• Hiking boots or sneakers with rubber soles (i.e. Vibram). Preferably a different pair than the pair you will use for canyoning. Dry shoes are more comfortable!
• Small backpack (20-30L) for personal items.
• Water bottle(s)/Camelback, etc. Minimum 1L.
• Personal medication
• Sun glasses, sun screen SPF 30+, sun hat, lip balm
• Optional: Leather gloves

• This Canyoning and Via Ferrata Trip is customizable to fit your schedule, energy, fitness, or desire. That means that we can shorten or lengthen it depending on what you want.
• Do you want to do some more canyoning? No problem, we can add on as many days as you would like. There are so many canyons in the area that you could spend the entire summer here and not do them all! Let us know what you want and we will make it happen.
• Are you interested in doing another via ferrata? There are a couple more in the nearby area. Let us know and we will tack them on!
• Do you want more adventure in the greater Benasque Valley? Combine this trip with our 4-day, 3-night hut to hut hiking trip in Posets-Maladeta Natural Park for a total of 9 days of outdoor adventure in the central high Pyrenees!