Spain / Aragón
Ordesa · Cola de Caballo
Ordesa rewards a slow reveal: woodland beside the Arazas gives way to cascades, then the valley opens into the meadows of Soaso and the Cola de Caballo waterfall.
SPAIN · FRANCE · ANDORRA
A little closer
to the mountains.
Trails to glacial lakes. Flights above valleys. Whitewater rivers and snowy slopes. Find your kind of Pyrenees.
Activities42°34′ N · 01°00′ EEstany de Sant Maurici · CatalunyaJolaus · CC0 · Cropped and optimised
ONE MOUNTAIN RANGE. THREE COUNTRIES.
From your first hike to your next big horizon
Get to know the mountains
Explore routesExplore the Pyrenees
Explore the ridge, peaks and valleys, then choose a route for your trip.
SENDA / TRIP PLANNING
Plan your trip
Where to go with children in the Pyrenees
Six family day ideas: lakes, waterfalls, woodland paths and a mountain railway. Choose a manageable option and leave room for breaks.
Scenic hikes for a single day
Eight routes without an overnight stay: from a short stroll to a long mountain day. Compare starting points and allow time to return.
Camping in the Pyrenees: campsites and bivouac rules
Four campsites to use as a base, plus overnight rules for Aigüestortes, Ordesa, the French national park and three protected areas in Andorra.
Equipment
Personal kit, rentals, fitting and common mistakes: from a lakeside walk to a ski day, canyoning trip or mountain ascent.
Parks
National and natural parks in Spain, France and Andorra: camping, bivouacs, dogs, fire, access and restrictions. Montserrat is a separate destination.
Map
Hikes, via ferratas, rafting, flights, bike rides and ski resorts: every place in the SENDA directory on one map, including Montserrat.
SENDA / OUTDOORS
All activitiesWater, air and mountains
Choose your kind of day: on the river, in the sky, on two wheels or among snowy peaks.
Bungee & bridge jumps
Places and programmes: 3Ziplines
Places and programmes: 4Rafting
Places and programmes: 4Canyoning
Places and programmes: 4Hot-air balloons
Places and programmes: 3Skydiving
Places and programmes: 2Paragliding
Places and programmes: 4Mountain biking
Places and programmes: 4Ski resorts
Places and programmes: 8Summit ascents
Places and programmes: 6CHOSEN FOR THEIR BEAUTY
All hiking routesThe mountains are calling. Where next?
Spain / Catalunya
Sant Maurici · Ratera
Sant Maurici introduces the high mountains through water and the striking outline of Els Encantats.
France / Occitanie
Cirque de Gavarnie
Gavarnie is a landscape whose scale makes more sense on foot than in a photograph.
ANOTHER KIND OF ADVENTURE
From the trail to the vertical.
Rock faces, hanging bridges and a new perspective. Choose a via ferrata for your region and experience, with sources and essential restrictions.
Via ferrata directory105directory entries
ES / FR / AD
ES / FR / AD
TRAVEL KNOW-HOW
All guidesA good hike starts here
Your first Pyrenees hike: choosing the right trail
Start with a day that fits: one valley, a clear route and enough time to enjoy the way back.
Your first via ferrata: prepare before you climb
How to compare grade, approach, exposure, escapes and descent, then prepare equipment for a first via ferrata.
When to visit the Pyrenees: match season to trail
Altitude and trail conditions matter more than a calendar date. Find the right time for valleys, lakes and high passes.
THREE SIDES OF THE PYRENEES
A different world in every valley
MOUNTAIN STORIES
All storiesA little more inspiration
Journal · 5 min
The Pyrenees in winter without skiing: three bases and three clear plans
Compare Vall de Boí, Cauterets and Grandvalira for snowshoeing, sledging and guided outings, with booking conditions and a valley fallback.
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Three days in Ordesa: Torla, the shuttle and two valley walks
An arrival afternoon in Torla, the Estrecho waterfall circuit and a full day for Cola de Caballo. Plan the walking effort and check the seasonal shuttle.
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Journal · 3 min
GR10, GR11 or HRP: choose the way you want to walk
The practical differences between the crossings matter more than a universal table of days and difficulty.
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