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Snowshoeing holidays in Spain

Snowshoeing in the sunshine!

A memorable week of snowshoeing in the Pyrenees. After bad weather for most of the winter, our group hit lucky with wall to wall sunshine this week! Routes explored Canal Roya, Ibón de Estanés and the mountains around Portalet, with Pablo and David guiding the group across a very snowy Pyrenees.

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What do we do in winter?

What do we do in winter?

Winter in the Pyrenees is far from quiet. From snowshoe guiding and avalanche training to route planning and designing new itineraries, discover what the Hike Pyrenees team does behind the scenes.

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Discovering Canfranc train station: a hidden gem in the Pyrenees

Discovering Canfranc train station: a hidden gem in the Pyrenees

Our guided snowshoeing holiday is a special way to discover the mountains in winter — perfect for anyone who loves dramatic landscapes, snow-covered valleys and guided outdoor adventure. This 7‑night fully guided snowshoeing trip takes you into the heart of the Pyrenees, exploring both the Valle de Tena and the Valle de Aragón, with routes that cross both the Spanish and French sides of the range.

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Snowshoeing holiday in the Pyrenees

Sunshine or Snow? We’ve both covered

The mountains of the Pyrenees are stunning whatever the season. This week we've seen the beautiful autumn colours covered with the first snowfall of the winter and everyone is now itching to get their skis and snowshoes on! Whether you prefer the mountains glistening...

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Snowshoeing in the Pyrenees

Snowshoeing in the sunshine

We had a brilliant snowshoeing holiday early this month, and our group of six intrepid guests had absolutely perfect conditions! It was one of those magical weeks where it had snowed all of the week preceding the trip, and then the day the guests arrived, the sun broke through and we had fantastic weather all week along with great snow underfoot.

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Ibón de Respomuso

New Year, new Adventures: Why 2025 is the year to prioritise your well-being

The start of a new year is always a time for fresh beginnings, renewed energy, and a chance to set meaningful goals. As 2025 gets underway, many of us are reflecting on how to live healthier, happier lives. This year, let’s focus on making resolutions that nurture both our physical and mental well-being. From adopting good habits to embracing new experiences, here are some ideas to inspire your goals for the year ahead — and why a hiking holiday might just be the perfect way to kick-start your journey.

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Pyrenees snowshoeing holiday

Pyrenees Snowshoeing holiday

Guided snowshoeing holiday in the Pyrenees in February 2025. If you’re dreaming of a unique winter escape, snowshoeing in the Pyrenees is the perfect way to explore Spain’s majestic mountains while enjoying a peaceful, nature-filled holiday.

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Snowshoeing holiday in the Pyrenees

Snowshoeing in the sunshine

Our snowshoeing holiday last week was a great success and I'm pleased to say we snowshoed under blue skies and sunshine every day. I don't think any of us were expecting to snowshoe in t-shirts but we did on several of the days - what a treat! Snow conditions in the...

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Pyrenees snowshoing holidays

Snowshoeing holidays and new travel rules

Happy New Year to all of our friends and readers! Yesterday, the three kings visited every child in Spain and the Christmas celebrations here are finally coming to an end. The New Year bought good news for British holidaymakers, with a relaxing of travel rules...

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Family snowshoeing in the Pyrenees

A weekend snowshoeing

With the fantastic snow in the Pyrenees at the moment, last weekend I took Isabel and Christopher on their first snowshoeing trip and also went out with Gustavo up Pelopin. Christopher was desperate to go snowshoeing with me last winter, but his feet are too small for...

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