Hut to Hut Hiking Pyrenees: Posets-Maladeta Natural Park, Spain 4-day 3-night

Hut to Hut Hiking Pyrenees Posets Maladeta Natural Park Spanish Pyrenees (4-days, 3-nights)

Hut to Hut Hiking Pyrenees Posets Maladeta. Posets Maladeta Natural Park is home to the highest peak in the Pyrenees, Pico Aneto at 3404m (11,168ft). Adventurers come here to challenge themselves in alpine terrain; this area is the bee's knee's for high mountain acitivities in the Pyrenees. The park contains numerous 3000m peaks, glaciers, mountain lakes, serrated mountain ridges, canyons, and flora and fauna.

This 4-day 3-night excursion takes in some of the most impressive areas of the natural park. Our route leads us out from one of Spain's most famous mountain towns, Benasque, and follows trails that connect with three fully-serviced mountain huts. We will follow parts of the famous GR-11 hiking trail, which crosses the entire Pyrenees Mountain Range on the Spanish side. However, we will also wander off the main trails to gain access to splendid less-visited places within the park. This allows us to really explore the amazing alpine terrain, cross forgotten passes, and even summit a few of the high peaks.

Each night we will sleep in a different hut. All are fully serviced mountain huts with food and hot showers. We will take advantage of this commodity while enjoying full days of walking and being in a pure state of nature. During the four days we will make a big loop so each day we cover different ground with changing views throughout the trip. We start and finish in the same spot so no need for car shuttles or complicated transport before or after the trip. Bring your camera and get ready for a Bigtime Aventura! Contact us today to get started on this incredible trip!

Duration: 4 days, 3 nights

Next Dates: June 1 - October 31 (dates may vary depending on conditions and availability)

Parking (09:00) - Hut 1

Distance: 11km

Elevation gain: 1400m

Elevation loss: 600m

Time: 6-7hr

Hut 1 - Hut 2

Distance: 11km

Elevation gain: 1200m

Elevation loss: 1600m

Time: 8-9hr

Hut 2 - Hut 3

Distance: 11km

Elevation gain: 900m

Elevation loss: 700m

Time: 6-7hr

Hut 3 - Parking (16:00)

Distance: 13km

Elevation gain: 100m

Elevation loss: 750m

Time: 5-6hr

• Certified mountain guide: Spanish Mountain Guides Association (AEGM) and Union of International Mountain Leader Associations (UIMLA). Native English, fluent Spanish
• Planning and logistics
• 3 nights accommodation in mountain huts (Day 1-3). We will stay at a different hut each night.
• Food is provided at the huts. This includes: 3 dinners (Day 1-3), 3 breakfasts (Day 2-4), and 3 picnic lunches (Day 2-4).
• Liability Insurance during the activity
• Accident Insurance during the activity
• Basic First Aid Kit

• Transportation to and from the start/finish point
• Breakfast and lunch on Day 1 and dinner and lodging on Day 4
• Drinks in the huts (beer, wine, soda)
• International Travel Insurance (highly recommended).  See links below for more information.
  • Global Rescue
  • Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance

• A positive attitude and desire to hike in the mountains! This is an active vacation so be ready to move your body, feel the excitement, and visit some extraordinary places!
• Each person must be capable of hiking for extended periods (8-10hr per day) and be accustomed to spending extended time (4 days) in mountainous alpine terrain. This means that we will be hiking over varied terrain during 4 consecutive days in the mountains and possibly in varying weather conditions. One day may be sunny and hot but the next day could be cold and wet. It is possible that this type of scenario could occur on the same day.
• Each participant must be prepared for changing weather conditions and variations in terrain.
• A medium to high level of physical and mental fitness is necessary for this trip.

The following is a list of personal material that each participant should bring:

• Waterproof/Goretex hiking/trekking boots with rubber soles (i.e. Vibram). High top or medium top boots are recommended. Please break in your boots before this hike! Nothing can put a damper on a multi-day hike like a blister on Day 1!
• Appropriate clothing for outdoor adventures in the mountains. Dress in layers, like an onion. The 3-layer system is important and should definitely be utilized on our multi-day hike. Base layer: synthetic thermal clothing to wick away perspiration and keep you dry. Middle layer: fleece jacket to maintain body heat. Outer layer: waterproof/windproof shell to protect against the elements.
• Long pants (recommended that they are water resistant)
• Long sleeve shirt (recommended that it is water resistant)
• Comfortable socks
• Backpack to carry all your personal gear. Ideally 30-40L capacity. Pack light and do not bring more than is absolutely necessary! Aim for < 10kg.
• Water bottle(s)/Camelback, etc. Minimum 1L.
• Personal medication
• Sun glasses, sun screen SPF 30+, sun hat, lip balm
• Light sleeping bag or sleeping sheet (the huts have blankets but you can bring your own if you want)
• Headlamp
• Hiking poles (recommended)
• Binoculars (optional)

• This Hut to Hut 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.
• Lengthen your trip! Can't get enough of the beautiful Pyrenees and want more days of hiking? Add them on! Tell us how many days you'd like to hike and we can design a trip to your desires.
• Shorten your trip! Not up for four days of hiking? No problem, we can design your trip for 3 days and 2 nights. Or even 2 days and 1 night. Let us know what you want and we will make it happen.
• Backcountry hiking with bivouacs! Would you rather rough it in the mountains? Find your own secluded place to sleep in the mountains, prepare your own meals with basic utensils, and make a bivouac? We also do these types of backcountry hiking trips in the Pyrenees. Contact us for more information and we will design a trip for you!
• Do you want more adventure in the Benasque Valley? Combine this trip with our 5-day canyoning and via ferrata trip in the Benasque Valley for a total of 9 days of multi-adventure excitement in this amazing area of the central high Pyrenees!
• Or try some rock climbing! Add on a day of rock climbing before or after the hut to hut hiking trip. Either single pitch (max 30m high) or multi-pitch (100-700m high) options available!