Pyrenees Hut to Hut Hiking

This Pyrenees Hut to Hut Hiking trip is an unforgettable experience. Join Bigtime Aventura on this extraordinary 8-day guided hut to hut hiking adventure. In total, we will spend 10 days together on this trip which takes us through two national parks and two countries; Spain and France. This hiking tour covers 110km (70 miles) with 6040m (19,800') elevation gain and 6080m (19,950') elevation loss.

Accommodation

The Pyrenees have a rich mountain culture. Huts were constructed in the early 1900's. Some of these huts still stand today. Other very new and modern huts have been built since the turn of the century. During our trip, we'll stay in mountain huts on both sides of the border. We'll also stay at a hotel in the middle of the trip and we'll have a chance to rejuvenate with a spa treatment.

Food and Drink

There is a multitude of culinary delights in Spain and France. You'll see this at mountain huts as well. The huts provide nourishing meals for dinner. You'll notice the difference between the food provided in a Spanish hut and a French hut. Both are excellent but it's interesting to experience the differences in cultures and meals, even though we're in the same region of the Pyrenees.

The Hiking and the Region

The hiking is excellent. Endless spectacular views abound while hiking through two national parks (Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park in Spain and Pyrenees National Park in France). Furthermore, we'll see the highest waterfall in mainland France, the highest peak in the French Pyrenees, and the second largest glacier in the Pyrenees. This area of the Pyrenees is rich with flora, fauna, geology, and glaciology. During the entire trip we'll be in protected natural areas.

The entire time that we're on the Spanish side, we'll be within the borders of the UNESCO Ordesa-Viñamala Biosphere Reserve. Ordesa National Park is located within the eastern part of this biosphere. On the French side, we'll be in Pyrenees National Park. We'll also pass through yet another protected area on our journey, the Pyrenees-Monte Perdido UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Pyrenees are steep and rugged. If amazing mountainous terrain, protected natural areas, and varied gastronomy are your thing, don't miss this trip!

Certified guide
- Union of International Mountain Leader Associations (UIMLA) accreditation.
- Native English-speaking, fluent Spanish-speaking guide
Planning and logistics
Accommodation (9 nights)
- 3 nights in hotels
- 6 nights in mountain huts
Food
- Dinner (9 nights)
  - At restaurants in Torla (2 nights)
  - At each mountain hut (6 nights)
  - At hotel/spa (1 night)
- Picnic lunch from each hut and hotel/spa (7 lunches)
- Breakfast (9 breakfasts)
  - At each hotel (3 mornings)
  - At each hut (6 mornings)
Permits, access, and entrance fees to both national parks and all areas on the hiking trip
Transportation
- Day 1: Bus transfer from Barcelona Airport to Torla, Spain
- Day 10: Bus transfer from Torla, Spain to Barcelona Airport
Accident insurance during the trip
Liability insurance during the trip
Basic first aid kit

Hello, my name is Rich Griffeth and I will be your guide on this Pyrenees hut to hut hiking adventure. I am a certified UIMLA guide. I have been sharing incredible outdoor adventures in the mountains with people just like you since 2016. I am from the USA but I've lived in Spain since 2009. My native language is English and I'm fluent in Spanish. My goal for a trip like this is to engage you in a once in a lifetime adventure. I'll manage the safety and logistics during the trip. You just have to arrive and enjoy the experience. I hope to see you soon so we can make a memorable vacation together.