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Hotel to hotel hiking amongst the lost and abandoned villages of the National Pack of la Sierra de Guara.
Just walk with a day pack, we move your luggage every day. Medium Level. Every day you choose between a shorter or longer trail.
Wonderful Weather and Astonishing Landscapes
Arrival in Alquezar spending the night at the beautiful Hotel Villa de Alquezar. Briefing in the evening about the week ahead, going over the route and giving you a chance to ask any questions.
The week starts with a circular hike from Alquezar. First you descend into the canyon of the Rio Vero before climbing to the charming villages of Asque and Colungo. Your return route again crosses the Rio Vero with an option to walk the famous ‘pasarelas’ – a walkway above the river along a narrow and spectacular section of the canyon. Optional extension to the Basacol pools or Chimiachas cave. Second night at Hotel Villa de Alquezar.
Distance : 13.8km (8.6 miles), ascent: 680m (2230 ft)
with extension: 17.8km (11.1 miles), ascent 850m (2790 ft)
From Alquezar you head deep into the Vero canyon where you cross the medieval bridge of Villacantal. The route takes us past three caves with cave paintings dating from 3000 to 5000 BC. As you climb again you get fantastic views both back down the canyon and north to Monte Perdido. Option of extending the route by 8km (5 miles) to take you to the viewpoint and cave painting of Barfaluy. Night at La Choca in Lecina.
Distance: 10.5km (6.5 miles), ascent: 630m (2070 ft)
with extension: 18.5km (11.5 miles), ascent: 830m (2725 ft)
Heading into the heart of the Sierra de Guara your route today passes through a wild landscape not often visited. A choice of two routes the longer of which passes over the peak of Asba (1438m) (4718 ft) for wonderful views over the Sierra de Guara and north to the high peaks of the Pyrenees. Night at El Condor in the tiny village of Paules de Sarsa.
Short option: Distance: 14km (8.7 mies), ascent: 350m (1150 ft)
Long option: distance: 15.2km (9.5 miles), ascent 700m (2295 ft)
Heading west you reach the northern end of the Mascun canyon. The path skirts above the canyon with magnificent views down onto the rock spires and towers of Mascun. You have the option of starting with a taxi ride to shorten the distance. Night at Aparthotel Valle de Rodellar.
Shorter option: distance: 19km (11.8 miles), ascent: 1100m (3610 ft)
Longer option: distance: 28km (17.4 miles), ascent: 1350m (4430 ft)
This circular hike begins by following the floor of the Mascun canyon before a steep climb heads to the abandoned village of Otin. A longer option takes you to Nasarre another abandoned village. Continue past a neolithic dolmen and descend down a side canyon back to Rodellar. Second night at Aparthotel Valle de Rodellar.
Shorter option: 15.3km (9.5 miles), ascent 640m (2100 ft)
Longer option: 20km (12.5 miles), ascent 860m (2820 ft)
Your final days hiking takes you along the conglomerate canyon of Balced. From the southern side of the Sierra de Guara there are fantastic views over the plains before descending to Alquezar. Option of taxi ride at start to shorten the distance. Night at Hotel Villa de Alquezar.
Shorter option: 14km (8.7 miles), ascent 400m (1310 ft)
Longer option: 20km (12.5 miles), ascent 806m (2645 ft)
Final day spent in Alquezar before departing for your homeward journey.
