WALKING & HIKING
FRANCE
Respomuso
Somport La
DAY 1 From the charming mountain town of Lárrede, hike on a trail sprinkled with Romanesque stone churches and medieval ruins • Dine at one of Spain’s highest-altitude wineries, where you can rest your feet, sample local varietals and learn how viticulturists grow grapes in such unique conditions. » Hotel Tierra de Biescas - Casual DAYS 2–3 Journey into the Tena Valley along the edge of the beautiful Embalse de Bubal Reservoir • Past mountain meadows and black pine forests, continue in the shade of Peña Foratata (the pierced peak), known for the dramatic hole in its rocky summit • Pause for a break in the quaint village of Lanuza • Hilltop roads wind to the stone buildings, gorgeous Gothic church and historic medieval hostel of Sallent de Gállego • A local guide joins us to illuminate the region’s history, geology, flora and fauna • Tuck into a nourishing lunch at a mountain refugio by the Respomuso Reservoir • Vibrant trails end at our hotel for a Pyrenean dinner. » Aragón Hills Hotel & Spa - Casual DAYS 4–6 Tackle high paths along the GR11 • A challenging climb ends at the calming waters of Ibon de Anayet • Walk through the Canfranc train station and tunnel, renowned for its intricate architecture and dramatic World War II history • Hike up the Izas Valley and to the foothills of Moleta Peak, where views of mountains and valleys await • Trek a part of the Camino de Santiago and cross the border into France • End your trip in artistic Zaragoza. » Canfranc Estación - Premiere shown bottom left Follow ancient paths and medieval pilgrim trails. Hear the cries of a bearded vulture as craggy peaks loom and teal lakes twinkle in the valleys below. This is why the Pyrenees are best traveled on foot. Alpine Adventure on Spain’s French Frontier PYRENEES LODGE-TO-LODGE
Ibon de Anayet
Moleta
Formigal
Sallent de Gallego
Canfranc Estacion
SPAIN
Tena Valley
Biescas
Zaragoza
Larrede
MADRID
From/To Zaragoza
6 Days Activity Levels 3-5 Casual & Premiere $3,699 to $4,049 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group o \ Search CAPW on backroads.com
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