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This photography holiday in Spain’s Pyrenees brings keen photographers from around the world to capture the natural wonders of the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park. This is one of Spain’s oldest national parks, protected since 1918. In fact, this magnificent mountain region is so precious it has been lauded with many titles, including that of, UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a Biosphere Reserve. This eight day small group photography holiday is suited to photographers of all interests and levels of experience. Landscape, wildlife or mountain flora, beginners or experts, you will be led by our expert photography guide, multi award-winning Iñaki Relanzón who specialises in ... Read more >

WELLNESS RETREAT WEEK HIGHLIGHTS Meditations sessions twice a day, yoga daily. Daily walks or excursions in beautiful mountain landscapes Four different workshops on diet and meditation Relax in the local spa Includes all meals, drinks and refreshments 7 nights full board in quality accommodation with NO single supplement. No previous experience is necessary. Small group -7 people max. INTRODUCTION Our Retreat is a mix of practical workshops and excursions into the beautiful and inspiring landscape of the Central Spanish Pyrenees. Every morning we have a pre-breakfast session of easy yoga and meditation with the exception of Wednesday when we have a longer Yoga session before ... Read more >

INTRODUCTION We are Simon and Lucy, a husband and wife team who live all year round in an unspoilt corner of the Spanish Pyrenees. Our self guided walking holidays are perfect if you like to explore on your own. You will be based at our renovated 17th century farmhouse. The price includes bed and breakfast, all refreshments, three evening meals at the farmhouse (three course with wine and coffee), daily picnics, route cards and maps. We do not include flights or transfers. We are close to the National Parks of Ordesa and Monte Perdido, a UNESCO world heritage site, and Sierra de Guara. We are also within a UNESCO site of particular geological importance, the Geopark of Sobrabre. The ... Read more >

This cultural holiday in the Spanish Pyrenees is a week long, small group tour that also includes one of the region’s most important cultural aspects: cuisine. With three cooking workshops included in our week, staying in our renovated 17th C stone farmhouse, you can also enjoy trips to nearby medieval monasteries, visits to spectacular landscapes such as Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Parks, as well as the Natural Park of Sierra de Guara. Our farmhouse has been lovingly restored to a very high standard, whilst maintaining all the character. From the antique light fittings and furniture to the art, everything is proudly Pyrenean. There are seven spacious, woodbeamed bedrooms, with ... Read more >

A week long, small group walking holiday in the Spanish Pyrenees, in a region known as Sobrabre, in the province of Aragon. The walking holiday is fully guided, staying in a beautifully restored farmhouse that is owned by your guides, Simon and Lucy. They live close to the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, one of Spain’s oldest national parks, a spectacular karst limestone landscape dominated by the Monte Perdido massif (3355m). The walking trails vary from valley floors tracks, to high alpine meadows, paths carved into cliffs or through ancient beech, pine and oak forests, each providing a unique ecosystem within its own right. Simon and Lucy are also wildlife enthusiasts and, with ... Read more >

Introduction Our Winter Walking Holiday is the perfect tonic if you are looking to escape the grey days of winter. We are based in the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees, a perfect location to combine snowshoe walking with walking trips in and around the Natural Park of Sierra de Guara. We offer a 6 day program of guided walks with our local lead guide, Alberto. We divide the week in two, with 3 days of snowshoe walking, and 3 days normal. This combination gives us much more flexibility with the weather, enabling us to make the right activity choice on the day, and ensuring we find those blue skies! As well as Alberto, Simon or Lucy, your hosts, will accompany the group. The group size is ... Read more >

INTRODUCTION We are Simon and Lucy, your hosts, and we live all year round in a spectacular part of the Spanish Pyrenees. Our renovated farmhouse is close to the National Park of Ordesa, an area of outstanding natural beauty. This unique holiday is not only for solo travellers (runners) but also for partners! We combine trail running with a guided walking holiday. Our holiday includes accommodation, breakfast, drinks, dinner with wine, picnics, excursions, transport and guides. You do not have to worry about a thing! We provide transfers from Zaragoza. This service costs an additional €60 per person return ( 2 hours approx). No Single Supplements. The group size is always small and ... Read more >

INTRODUCTION We are Simon and Lucy, a husband and wife team who live all year round in an unspoilt corner of the Spanish Pyrenees. From here we offer our guided walking weeks. Our walking holidays include accommodation, breakfast, drinks, dinner with wine, picnics, excursions and transport and guides. You do not have to worry about a thing! We provide transfers from Zaragoza. This service costs an additional €60 per person return ( 2 hours approx). No Single Supplements. We are close to the National Parks of Ordesa and Monte Perdido, a UNESCO world heritage site, and Sierra de Guara. We are also within a UNESCO site of particular geological importance, the Geopark of Sobrabre. This ... Read more >

INTRODUCTION Our Spanish language and Walking Holiday is the perfect balance of professional Spanish tuition, beautiful walks and interesting excursions. It is a privileged introduction to rural life in an unspoilt corner of the Spanish Pyrenees. ACCOMMODATION Our base for the week is our renovated 17th century farmhouse in the Central Spanish Pyrenees, in the small farming hamlet of Albella. The spacious rooms are furnished with antiques, and have luxury en-suite bathrooms. We have a dedicated classroom. Here the informal atmosphere encourages you to relax, a prerequisite for good learning. Our holidays include accommodation, breakfast, drinks, dinner with wine, picnics, tuition, ... Read more >

RECIPE FOR OUR COOKING & WALKING HOLIDAY Take one group of people, add in your hosts and a generous helping of laughter. Mix with the breathtaking scenery of the Spanish Pyrenees and a few walks. Throw in a dollup of cookery classes and interesting places to visit, and leave for one week. Taste and we think you will be back for more. This holiday is the perfect balance of cooking, beautiful walks and interesting excursions. It is also a priviliged introduction to rural life in an unspoilt corner of the Spanish Pyrenees. Our journey will take us from the high mountains to the foothills of the Pyrenees. Here we will discover the produce of the region, and with this in hand we will create ... Read more >