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Hut-to-Hut Trekking in the Pyrenees

Border-hop your way along epic Pyrenean trails from Spain to France and back again, on the ‘High Route of the Lost’

What's Included?

  • Activities & Certified GuidesAll itinerary activities with expert, local, English-speaking mountain guides
  • Hotel & Mountain hut6 nights in mountain refuges, 1 night in a 4-star hotel
  • MealsAll breakfasts and dinners
  • TransfersTo and from the airport and everything in between
  • PermitsAll National Park permits
  • Maximum group size: 8Join small n’ sociable groups of like-minded, active and outdoorsy people – designed to be solo-friendly

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Highlights

  • Tackle the Alta Ruta de Los Perdidos, an epic circular hike through two of the great massifs of the Pyrenees: Monte Perdido and Vignemale

  • This lesser-known gem is one of Europe's most outstanding mountain treks, right up there with anything you'll find in the Alps or the Dolomites

  • Bunk down in classic, cosy mountain refuges along the way, before ending your journey in style at a beautiful spa hotel in the Ordesa Valley

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    To the Pyrenees!

    Mountain hut
    Mixed dorm
    Dinner included
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    Your host will meet you on arrival at either Zaragoza Train Station or Airport and drive you to the picturesque town of Torla, then on to the Bujaruelo mountain hut. Settle in for dinner beneath the peaks with your fellow adventurers and trekking guides, ahead of the action starting in the morning.

    Day 2

    Bujaruelo to Refugio Góriz

    Hiking
    8-9hrs · 16km · 1626m up · 761m down
    Mountain hut
    Mixed dorm
    Breakfast and dinner included
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    Hit the trail straight from the refuge at Bujaruelo, nestled in a beautiful spot, as you make your first steps of the 100km challenge. Cross the Roman bridge and ascend deeper into the mountains, following the red and white markings of the GR11 trail as far as the Puerto de Bujaruelo pass. Carry on eating into a chunk of elevation gain, making it to the Refugio de la Brecha de Rolando for a rest stop before descending along a path marked by cairns to the Planas de Narciso, an alpine plateau of wildflowers beneath the high peaks. Push on, completing a challenging first day when you reach the Góriz mountain hut, where you'll enjoy a well-earned dinner and bunk down.

    Day 3

    Collado de Añisclo and the Pineta Valley

    Hiking
    8-9hrs · 12.6km · 625m up · 1583m down
    Mountain hut
    Mixed dorm
    Breakfast and dinner included
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    Fuel up on breakfast at the refuge and then set off back on the GR11. One of France's most epic long-distance trails, it runs all the way from the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean, across the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean Sea. Gradually climb to the Collado Superior de Góriz, where you'll bid farewell to the GR11 as you turn off and head north-east through the Faja de las Olas to the Collado de Añisclo – a pass with magnificent views over the Añisclo canyon. In some parts of this section there are chains to help secure your footing along challenging parts of the route – your expert guide is here to help, if needed. From the pass you'll tackle a long and demanding descent to your next refuge at Pineta.

    Day 4

    Cross the border into France

    Hiking
    9-10hrs · 17.2km · 1767m up · 948m down
    Mountain hut
    Mixed dorm
    Breakfast and dinner included
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    The Pineta Valley is a stunning area – so soak up the last of the Spain section, culminating at the Balcón de Pineta and the Marboré Lake (2590m). Skirt the lake on the right side towards the Tucarroya Gap and the refuge there as you cross the border into France. Climb up to the gap and from here, descend along a steeply sloping channel with a lot of loose rocks that requires slow and steady progress. If there is snow at this stage, your guide will divert to an alternative route via Puerto Nuevo de Pineta that avoids the pass, which would need crampons and ice axes. Descend from the Brecha de Tucarroya before the final uphill stretch to the Espuguettes Refuge where you will enjoy unbeatable views of the Cirque de Gavarnie – a stunning natural amphitheatre formed by glacial erosion, boasting France's highest waterfall. This is possibly the most spectacular spot of the whole trek, and a stunning location for tonight's stay in the Espuguettes Refugio.

    Day 5

    The Cirque de Gavarnie

    Hiking
    5-6hrs · 11.7km · 365m up · 877m down
    Mountain hut
    Mixed dorm
    Breakfast and dinner included
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    At Espuguettes refuge, grab a coffee with an epic view first thing before hiking on in the direction of Gavarnie. After a steep descent, you will see a signpost indicating the trail to the Cirque de Gavarnie along a beautiful forest path. This will take you to the base of the imposing amphitheatre, where you can get right up to the waterfall. Trek on to small the village of Gavarnie – your first meeting with civilisation since Bujaruelo three days ago. To get to Grange de Holle mountain hut, you'll follow a somewhat hidden path, arriving at the refugio where you'll have dinner and spend the night.

    Day 6

    The great Vignemale

    Hiking
    10-11hrs · 19.6km · 1557m up · 897m down
    Mountain hut
    Mixed dorm
    Breakfast and dinner included
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    Having already traversed Spain's great massif of Monte Perdido, it's now France's turn as you trek in the shadow of Vignemale: the highest point in the French Pyrenees at 3298m. Trek along a forest path to the Ossoue Valley, passing in front of the Lourdes Hut to cross the Barrage d'Ossoue before an ascent that will take you to the Bayssellance shelter. If the group is feeling up for it, you can tackle a summit of Le Petit Vignemale, reaching 3032m for the highest point of the trip. Continue along the Horquette d'Ossoue, a saddle connecting with the Petit Vignemale, before the final descent to the Oulèttes hut as the rhythm of long days on the trail rewarded with a beer and dinner at a refuge continues.

  7. Day 7

    The final push

    Hiking
    7-8hrs · 16.6km · 592m up · 1443m down
    Hotel
    Twin share
    Breakfast and dinner included
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    It's time to close the circle and earn an epic reward at the end of a week of wild trekking. Hit the trail heading back in the direction of Spain towards the Ara Valley, which is the scene for a long and gentle descent back to where it all began. Cross the familiar the Roman bridge of Bujaruelo, from which you set off a week ago. High fives all round – you've officially completed the circular route known as the Alta Ruta de Los Perdidos (the 'High Route of the Lost'). After a week in mountain refuges, albeit very nice ones, you'll be rewarded with a taste of luxury: spend your final night at a beautiful hotel and spa nestled in the Ordesa region of the Pyrenees. Soak your tired legs in the hot tub, sauna, Turkish baths and outdoor swimming pool, before a celebratory dinner and drinks to toast the final night of an amazing adventure.

  8. Day 8

    Time to head home

    Breakfast included
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    The adventure comes to an end today as your host drives you back to Zaragoza Airport in time for your onward flight home.

Practical Stuff

Getting There

Nearest airport
Zaragoza Air Base (ZAZ)
Pick up
Zaragoza Train Station or Airport
15:00 at the train station, or 15:45 at the airport on Day 1
Drop off
Zaragoza Train Station or Airport
12:00 at the airport, or 12:30 at the train station on Day 8

Detailed Logistics

Transfers

Your host will provide one group pickup on Day 1, calling first at the train station and then at the airport before driving up to Bujaruelo mountain hut in the Pyrenees. Please arrive before 15:00 on Day 1 in order to join this group transfer. Depending upon the specific arrival times for all group members, your host may decide to bring the transfer time forward if it makes sense to, in which case this would be communicated with all travellers in advance.

On Day 8, your host will provide a group transfer back to Zaragoza Airport and then train station in the morning, with the first drop-off at approximately midday, for flights departing no earlier than 1pm.

If you are arriving or departing at different times, or on different days, then your host may be able to arrange private airport transfers for an additional charge, subject to availability. Private transfers to and from the mountains will be very expensive.

Travel options

Flights: There are direct flights to Zaragoza from London's Stansted Airport if you are travelling from the UK. Travellers from various parts of the US and Europe are able to transit via various European hubs or, alternatively, fly to Madrid or Barcelona and connect with a high-speed train to Zaragoza.

Train: Zaragoza is situated around 2 hours by train from either Madrid or Barcelona airports. The high-speed trains in Spain are very efficient, and plenty of schedules are available. You can check the schedules and prices on this website. (opens in new tab)

Trains run directly and regularly from Barcelona Sants Rail Station to Zaragoza Delicias Rail Station. If starting the train journey at Barcelona airport then you first take a short train ride in to Barcelona Sants and from there, it is direct to Zaragoza.

Trains run directly and regularly from Madrid Puerta de Atocha Rail Station to Zaragoza Delicias Rail Station.

It is possible to travel by train from Bilbao, however, the journey does involve 2/3 changes and takes up to 6 hours.

Trip level explained

Level 7

Tough

This trek is a serious challenge. You'll certainly earn your sundowner at each of the mountain refuges! You're covering 100km in six days of trekking, with 6500m of elevation gain and descent to cover on this full circular route. The descents can be tough going, with steep rocky sections and some exposed ridges. The terrain in the Pyrenees is tricky at times, with loose, rocky, limestone scree to navigate. There are some technical sections using fixed ropes to help make your way along, but you don't need technical mountaineering experience as your expert guide is there to help on these sections if you feel you need a hand. A strong level of fitness and resilience and the ability to keep your spirits up on long days (see daily stats) of hiking is key for this trip!

Remember you will also be carrying a 40-50 litre backpack throughout the trek. Although as it is a hut-to-hut route, you won't be carrying any camping or cooking equipment – just your clothes, personal belongings and enough water for the day ahead. Your backpack, including food and water, should ideally not weigh more than 10-11kg.

What will I need to carry?

This is a hut-to-hut trek, with no roads from the morning of Day 2 until the final descent on Day 7. This deep in the mountains, no luggage transfers or porterage options are available. We strongly suggest you train for a trip of this nature by heading out in the weeks before with a good quality 40-50L trekking backpack loaded up so that you get used to the weight.

High altitude (over 2500m): factors to consider

This trip visits locations at or above 2500m, where some people may experience symptoms of Altitude Sickness (opens in new tab), also known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).

Previous experience at altitude doesn’t guarantee the same response again – your body can react differently on each trip. However, having been at altitude before is still valuable: it gives you a better understanding of how your body might respond, what symptoms to look out for, and how to manage your pace and energy levels.

Your guide is trained to manage the risk of altitude sickness by controlling the rate of ascent, monitoring group wellbeing, and responding appropriately if anyone feels unwell.

Before booking, we recommend considering your personal health, particularly if you have any pre-existing conditions, and consulting a medical professional if you’re unsure. Arriving early to allow your body to acclimatise can also make a big difference.

Your travel insurance must cover the maximum altitude reached on this trip and include emergency evacuation.

Remote environment: factors to consider

Some parts of this trip take place in areas where access to medical facilities and emergency services may be limited. This may mean that reaching medical care takes longer than you might normally expect, or that local medical facilities have fewer resources than those you may be used to at home.

If someone becomes unwell or injured, initial treatment may be provided locally before onward travel to a larger hospital or city for further care. Evacuation could involve changing the planned route or using different forms of transport to reach appropriate medical facilities. Mobile phone coverage may also be intermittent in some locations.

Your guide is trained to manage situations in remote environments and will monitor the group and respond appropriately if any issues arise. However, it’s important that you let your guide know straight away if you feel unwell or experience any health concerns during the trip.

Before booking, consider your personal health and ability to travel in locations where access to medical care may be delayed. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or concerns, we recommend seeking advice from a medical professional and discussing them with your host before travelling.

All travellers must have suitable travel insurance that covers the activities included in the trip and emergency medical evacuation if required.

What is and isn't Included?

What's included

  • 6 days of guided hiking on the circular route Alta Ruta de Los Perdidos
  • Enjoy a spa with hot tub, sauna, Turkish baths and an outdoor swimming pool

  • Expert, local, English-speaking mountain guides

  • 6 nights in mountain refuges
  • 1 night in a 4-star spa hotel

  • 7 continental breakfasts
  • 7 hearty dinners

  • Group arrival transfer from Zaragoza Airport on Day 1
  • Group departure transfer to Zaragoza Airport on Day 8
  • Transfers during the trip

  • All National Park permits

Where You'll Stay

Looking for a private room? See Optional Extras for details and pricing.

  • Mountain refuges

    Stay

    Mountain refuges

    As you traverse the Monte Perdido and Vignemale massifs you'll bunk down in mountain huts at various points along the route. On the Spanish side you'll stay at the extremely nice, modern refuges at Pineta and Bujaruelo, as well as at the more basic alpine-style refuge at Goriz. On the French side, you'll stay at Refuges Espuguettes, Grange de Holle and Oulèttes de Gaube which are all more classic Alpine-style refuges. Each refuge has showers and they all have hot water, with the exception of Espuguettes: this is the most basic and there is no shower or hot water here, though it boasts the best views of any hut on this trip.

    You will stay in mixed-sex dormitories. Blankets and bedding are provided, but we advise that you bring a sleeping bag liner for extra comfort. Earplugs are also recommended!

  • Hotel Silken Ordesa

    Stay

    Hotel Silken Ordesa

    Enjoy a taste of luxury at the end of this trip, well-deserved after a successful 100km of proper trekking under your belt. After six nights in mountain refuges deep in the Pyrenees, you can relax and toast the end of an amazing trip in style at the Hotel Silken Ordesa near Torla. Nestled in stunning Pyrenean scenery, the hotel has an outdoor pool and a spa with a sauna, hot tub and Turkish bath to soak your weary legs. You'll stay in same-sex twin or triple rooms, depending on availability.

What You'll Eat

Similar to the classic refuges in the Alps, the mountain huts in the Pyrenees offer a half-board service, so all breakfasts and dinners on the trek will be provided at the huts. You'll need to buy a packed lunch each morning from the hut to take with…

Food and Dietary info

Similar to the classic refuges in the Alps, the mountain huts in the Pyrenees offer a half-board service, so all breakfasts and dinners on the trek will be provided at the huts. You'll need to buy a packed lunch each morning from the hut to take with you on the trail. Breakfasts are usually continental – think juices, teas, coffee, yoghurts, bread and jams. Dinners are hearty – expect soups, a main course with meat, vegetables and a side dish (rice, polenta, pasta), and dishes like vanilla pudding, crème brulée or fruit salads for dessert. There are subtle changes on each side of the menu as the tastes of France and Spain blend in this shared mountain range. Please note, there is an extra charge for soft and alcoholic drinks. You should budget €10-15 per day for your lunches, which will generally be sandwiches plus fruit, flapjacks, chocolate bars and other snacks available as well.

If you have any dietary requirements, intolerances or allergies, please check the FAQ below: ‘Can my dietary requirements be catered for on this adventure?’ for specific advice relating to this trip. The availability of foods you may get at home varies in different destinations, so please read the FAQ in full before making your booking to ensure that this trip can accommodate your dietary needs.

Optional Extras

Upgrades

2027: Optional Private Room Upgrade in Ordesa (1 night)
£89

An optional private room upgrade is available for your night at Hotel Silken Ordesa for an extra cost – see Optional Extras for details. Please request this at the time of booking (this is subject to availability).

There are no private rooms available at the mountain refuges in the Pyrenees.

Transfers

Private arrival transfer
£266
Private departure transfer
£266

To request any extras, message your host via your Much Better Adventures account once you have booked your trip.

All extras must be paid before your trip starts.

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  • Abigail G.

    I loved it! It was a great experience, and our guide, Albertico, made it even better. He was very funny and incredibly knowledgeable about everything. Every day, we received information about what to expect the following day. The hike is challenging, but definitely manageable if you’re in good physical condition. Some parts of the trail are a little more difficult and require holding on to chains, but these sections are very short, and with Albertico’s help, I managed them without any problems. Just make sure you don’t look down! ;-) I definitely recommend watching the information video they send a few weeks beforehand, as it’s very helpful for preparing for the hike. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking! I enjoyed the experience so much that it has inspired me to cross the entire Pyrenees, from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic!

  • Kelsey I.

    This was such an incredible adventure! The hike was tough—definitely some long, challenging days—but the scenery was absolutely worth every steep climb and tired step. Our guide was fantastic: knowledgeable, encouraging, and genuinely fun to spend the days with. And we lucked out with such a great group, which made the long days, shared meals, and inevitable tired moments even more fun. It was challenging, beautiful, and the kind of adventure I’ll be thinking about for a long time.

  • Louis E.

    Very good trip

  • Joany

    A mighty week of hut to hut hiking in a spectacular dramatic setting. Adventure was turned up to '11' from the moment I tied my boot laces on day 1, and it carried on through the whole week. Our guide lucia was incredible, such a wonderful ambassador for her country and her beloved mountains. I loved every single step of this epic challenge. My backpack was 9kg, plus 1. 5kg-2kg more for water. Vegetarian meals were huge.

  • Trystan C.

    Had a great week doing the Alta Ruta in the Pyrenees. Lucia was a fantastic guide. She was friendly, funny and made the whole trip really enjoyable. The hiking slightly less technical than I expected, but 6,500m of ascent and descent over 6 days is still a lot, so you need to be fit and do some preparation beforehand. Definitely pack light — you really notice the weight after a few long days. Plenty of places to wash clothes each day. The accommodation was pretty tight as well, so earplugs are a good idea. There was plenty of food, but I still found I needed extra snacks each day with how much energy I was burning. Overall, really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it. Lucia was brilliant and the Pyrenees were incredible.

  • Ian J.

    I signed up for this, knowing it would be at the top end of my capability, so a bit of a challenge to put it mildly. I trained all summer across the Brecon Beacons and a bit in Snowdonia with 14K pack, and OMG Im glad I did as it was just about enough to see me through. I loved every day, from puffing at my full aerobic capacity up the hills, to spectacular views and great companionship from fellow hikers. The refugios were all good, some a bit cramped sleeping arrangements, but that’s what you get when you are trying to cater for 80 or so hikers at 2,000 meters up. And now to the best bit, which was by far our wonderful guide :- Lucia, who didn’t stop smiling from day 1 to day 7, and her love of the mountains and the nature on the mountains shone through. An absolute diamond of and employee, who laughed with us, and at us on occasion, bit never stopped thinking and planning, and explains what was coming next. Thank you 🙏 Lucia, you made the whole thing magical and I leave tired but with a huge smile in my face for the fun of the last week ❤️

  • Anna G.

    What an amazing week with a great group of people and our fantastic guide, Alberto. Tough hiking in such dramatic scenery made for a truly rewarding experience. Thank you!

  • Jens W.

    This was my first multi-day hike in Europe and I was impressed by the spectacular landscape, diversity of the trails, and inspiring mountain views of the tour. The hike was well-organized and Alberto, our excellent guide, did a great job bringing us together as a group and sharing a wealth of background information on many relevant topics. He was very personable, set a good pace and took regular breaks. Each of the huts had their own vibe and provided basic infrastructure that allowed us to lighten our load for the hike. I had a great week and will consider another hiking trip with this Much Better Adventures and their guiding partner.

  • Matthias H.

    The guide was absolutely fantastic; he did a great job of leading the group through various challenging sections and offering assistance, and even inexperienced hikers felt safe.

  • William L.

    This trip excelled on many levels. The route was challenging, beautiful and very well paced alternating tough climbing days with mainly descent days and a town lunch stop on the less tough day 4. Alberto is such a friendly and enthusiastic guide, a real pro. Excellent overall.

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  • Great Experience!

    Abigail G. October 2026
    I loved it! It was a great experience, and our guide, Albertico, made it even better. He was very funny and incredibly knowledgeable about everything. Every day, we received information about what to expect the following day. The hike is challenging, but definitely manageable if you’re in good physical condition. Some parts of the trail are a little more difficult and require holding on to chains, but these sections are very short, and with Albertico’s help, I managed them without any problems. Just make sure you don’t look down! ;-) I definitely recommend watching the information video they send a few weeks beforehand, as it’s very helpful for preparing for the hike. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking! I enjoyed the experience so much that it has inspired me to cross the entire Pyrenees, from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic!

  • Tough but worth it!

    Kelsey I. September 2026
    This was such an incredible adventure! The hike was tough—definitely some long, challenging days—but the scenery was absolutely worth every steep climb and tired step. Our guide was fantastic: knowledgeable, encouraging, and genuinely fun to spend the days with. And we lucked out with such a great group, which made the long days, shared meals, and inevitable tired moments even more fun. It was challenging, beautiful, and the kind of adventure I’ll be thinking about for a long time.

  • Very good trip

    Louis E. September 2026
    Very good trip

  • Pyrenees perfection , raw and powerful.

    Joany September 2026
    A mighty week of hut to hut hiking in a spectacular dramatic setting. Adventure was turned up to '11' from the moment I tied my boot laces on day 1, and it carried on through the whole week. Our guide lucia was incredible, such a wonderful ambassador for her country and her beloved mountains. I loved every single step of this epic challenge. My backpack was 9kg, plus 1. 5kg-2kg more for water. Vegetarian meals were huge.

  • Great week hiking in the Pyrenees

    Trystan C. September 2026
    Had a great week doing the Alta Ruta in the Pyrenees. Lucia was a fantastic guide. She was friendly, funny and made the whole trip really enjoyable. The hiking slightly less technical than I expected, but 6,500m of ascent and descent over 6 days is still a lot, so you need to be fit and do some preparation beforehand. Definitely pack light — you really notice the weight after a few long days. Plenty of places to wash clothes each day. The accommodation was pretty tight as well, so earplugs are a good idea. There was plenty of food, but I still found I needed extra snacks each day with how much energy I was burning. Overall, really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it. Lucia was brilliant and the Pyrenees were incredible.

  • Best week of my life

    Ian J. September 2026
    I signed up for this, knowing it would be at the top end of my capability, so a bit of a challenge to put it mildly. I trained all summer across the Brecon Beacons and a bit in Snowdonia with 14K pack, and OMG Im glad I did as it was just about enough to see me through. I loved every day, from puffing at my full aerobic capacity up the hills, to spectacular views and great companionship from fellow hikers. The refugios were all good, some a bit cramped sleeping arrangements, but that’s what you get when you are trying to cater for 80 or so hikers at 2,000 meters up. And now to the best bit, which was by far our wonderful guide :- Lucia, who didn’t stop smiling from day 1 to day 7, and her love of the mountains and the nature on the mountains shone through. An absolute diamond of and employee, who laughed with us, and at us on occasion, bit never stopped thinking and planning, and explains what was coming next. Thank you 🙏 Lucia, you made the whole thing magical and I leave tired but with a huge smile in my face for the fun of the last week ❤️

  • What an amazing week with

    Anna G. September 2026
    What an amazing week with a great group of people and our fantastic guide, Alberto. Tough hiking in such dramatic scenery made for a truly rewarding experience. Thank you!

  • Fantastic Pyrénées Hike

    Jens W. September 2026
    This was my first multi-day hike in Europe and I was impressed by the spectacular landscape, diversity of the trails, and inspiring mountain views of the tour. The hike was well-organized and Alberto, our excellent guide, did a great job bringing us together as a group and sharing a wealth of background information on many relevant topics. He was very personable, set a good pace and took regular breaks. Each of the huts had their own vibe and provided basic infrastructure that allowed us to lighten our load for the hike. I had a great week and will consider another hiking trip with this Much Better Adventures and their guiding partner.

  • The guide was absolutely fantastic;

    Matthias H. September 2026
    The guide was absolutely fantastic; he did a great job of leading the group through various challenging sections and offering assistance, and even inexperienced hikers felt safe.

  • Alta ruta 31/08 to 05/09 2026

    William L. September 2026
    This trip excelled on many levels. The route was challenging, beautiful and very well paced alternating tough climbing days with mainly descent days and a town lunch stop on the less tough day 4. Alberto is such a friendly and enthusiastic guide, a real pro. Excellent overall.

  • Great Hike

    Michael M. August 2026
    Lovely hike with great people, amazing scenery and wonderful guide - Lucia. 😁

  • Great trip! Spectacular scenery and

    Leigh-Ann P. August 2026
    Great trip! Spectacular scenery and interesting hiking. Worth the effort.

  • Incredible

    Issac August 2026
    I think that the sign of a well-run experience is when you catch yourself thinking, "I could have done this myself," and then you realise that's a silly thing to think because the reason that it seems easy is that the whole experience from start to finish has been absolutely seamless. You could just tell that Alberico (our guide) had a real passion for the National Park and the landscapes, nature, and animals that inhabit it. He was a brilliant guide. Unbelievable experience. . . Marmotas maravillosas!!

  • Alta Ruta de Los Perdidos

    1969 August 2026
    What an amazing week. Alberto was a superb guide with patience and humour and kept the group in good spirits through the harder parts. The route itself is stunning and lots of variation betrween the differnet huts. Would totally recommend this trip!

  • Alta ruta trekking in the Pyrenees

    Mariano C. August 2026
    It was such an unforgettable and beautiful week. Amazing nature, amazing people, and memories I will carry with me forever. 🏔️❤️ Alberto our guide made this experience even more special with his passion and energy! Mariano

  • Breathtaking - in every way

    Lucy C. August 2026
    What a truly spectacular adventure! We were blown away by the sheer scale and beauty of the scenery, physically stretched by the steep ascents and descents, challenged by the chains and scrambles and warmed by the wonderful companionship of our guide Alberto and our fellow hikers. A memorable experience and one I will still be talking about in years to come. Thank you.

  • It was everything I hoped for

    Ann N. August 2026
    I knew the Pyrenees would be beautiful, and I knew I couldn't plan a trip like this by myself. I placed my trust in MBA and was not disappointed. Our guide Albertico was more than accommodating to our group, kind, caring and thoughtful. I will always be grateful for the experience.

  • Amazing trip

    Tauseef S. August 2026
    What an amazing experience trekking in beautiful Pyrenees. Definitely a challenging trek with steep elevation gains and descends and narrow rock edges to find footings on. Refugios were great with delicious dinners and basic breakfasts. Albertico, our guide, was outstanding, knowledgeable, passionate about mountains and kept consistent pace. Strongly recommend this trip. I feel very accomplished.

  • PYRENEES Hut to Hut Amazing Adventure

    Jacqui B. August 2026
    An amazing week away treking in the Pyrenees, the group were all friendly and had some real laughs. The guides were very knowledgeable, engaging, friendly and helpful. Refugees were good and the food was plenty. Some bedrooms were basic and some were cramped. Bring eat plugs, especially if you are in a room with 12/20 people. Views amazing, other trekers were all friendly and always said hello. The downhill were harder than the uphill. Definitely recommend the trip to friends, its a great challenge and adventure.

  • Challenging but rewarding

    Declan B. August 2026
    My first H2H, I picked a hard one… but it was worth the training and effort. The trip was seamless from the start, with Alberto as our guide, leading us through all kinds of terrain and weather systems. I would highly recommend the Pyrenees to anyone looking to experience beautiful landscapes, an extensive physical workout and a great time with great people!

  • Spain, to France and Back Again on The High Route of the Lost

    Ashleigh G. August 2026
    Thank you to Much Better Adventures for a truly incredible and unforgettable birthday trip. This was my third time booking with you and it will certainly not be my last; an exemplary travel experience indeed! I can now proudly boast at having completed The 100km, Alta Ruta de los Perdidos! Firstly, a huge thank you to our amazing guide Albertico! One of the reasons this trip was so special was your enthusiasm and passion for your homeland and the gorgeous mountains! Thank you for your pre-dinner debriefs, your cheeky sense of humour (more or less) and above all, for keeping us safe and going above & beyond to give us the most amazing hiking experience. Thank you is also due to the most inspiring and lovely people who were my group for the week! Thank you to João, Angelo, Isaac, Tom, Paul and Andrew for making it one to remember! Loved meeting you all! The trip itself is very well organised and I believe very honest in its rating of a 7 – Tough. If you enjoy hiking and have a moderate level of fitness you will be fine but this is a challenging and demanding route, with 9-10 hours per day of hiking, very little flat, and continuous hours of ascending or descending. However, if you are prepared and have the mental fortitude, this is one of the most rewarding and beautiful hikes of my life. Each day I was greeted with rugged and remote mountains with the most beautiful wildflowers like Edelweiss strewn over valleys! There is also a delightful active recovery day on Day 4 (key word there is active) where we visited the gorgeous and quaint French mountain town of Gavarnie. Each day the landscape was slightly different but the views were ineffable! The mountains huts were beautiful (some on the edge of beautiful cliffs, overseeing valleys, or some nestled at the bottom of the valleys themselves). For mountain huts with little access to the road I was shocked at just how scrumptious the food was…but be prepared for basic staples for breakfast (I ate a lot of jam and toast) but I never went hungry! Word to the wise though, definitely bring earplugs…the dormitories are shared and can get loud! Hahaha but didn’t detract from my enjoyment at all! If you have a sense of the adventure and like a challenge, this hike is definitely for you! We even managed to fit in two cheeky summits of Petit Piméné and Petit Vignemale! Gracias/Merci Albertico and Much Better Adventures, it was a trip of a lifetime!

  • Alta Ruta de los Perdidos

    Charlotte August 2026
    Lucia was a fantastic guide who made the experience unforgettable. Her knowledge, dedication, care and wonderful personality helped us all make positive memories. Thank you!

  • Stunning part of Europe

    thomas l. August 2026
    The Alta Ruta circuit is one of the best hikes that ive completed. You will experience a stunning part of Europe and meet friendly people along the way. , especially our guide Lucy. This is however a very challenging and demanding trek. You need to be physically fit and be ready to ascend/decent over 1000m per day. Although challenging, this makes the views extra spectacular and unlocks different parts of the Pyrenees.

  • Spectacular!

    Anna August 2026
    We had a phenomenal time in the Pyrenees. Lucia was a brilliant guide, the views were timeless and I had an incredible adventure. It’s definitely hard, but I can’t recommend it enough

  • Just the best…

    Sudy August 2026
    This is an exceptional trek with an exceptional guide, Lucy. I couldn’t have asked for a more memorable, beautiful and physically challenging trek.

  • Challenging Hike!

    Thomas T. August 2026
    This hike was graded 7/7 and rightly so. Very challenging hike from the first day on. Alberto was an outstanding guide, providing great professional advice throughout the week. We also had Joao with us who was doing his internship for becoming a guide. He also provided excellent advice and always had a smile for everyone. He will become an excellent guide! You should definitely be in excellent shape and have a number of previous hikes under your belt before trying this one. The dinners in the refugios were outstanding, but most of the breakfast were very minimal.

  • If you want a challenge.

    Andrew J. July 2026
    If you want a challenge.

  • Pyrenees adventure

    Danielle O. July 2026
    Loved the trek definitely challenging but beautiful and amazing!

  • Another unforgettable trip with MBA.

    Michelle E. July 2026
    Another unforgettable trip with MBA. Traversing across Spain and France in the Pyrenees was a dream come true. From the refugio vibes to obstacle course like trekking to knowledgeable guides, Jaime and Albertico, to like minded fellow travelers; this was a great trip. Be prepared for a multi-day demanding adventure with little sleep, great mindsets, a variety of terrain and the remote wilderness. If you are prepared, you will be fine. To many more high adventures!!!

  • ALTA RUTA tour!

    Larry F. July 2026
    Hard to imagine a better trip! Amazing hike and refuge stops in the High Ordesa Pryenesse region in near perfect sunny conditions. Spend 6 days soaking in amazing views of the stunning mountain scenery, snow capped at times, rustic and traditional refuges with an amazing group of like minded people, lead by two fantastic guides Albertico and Jaimie, who's knowledge of the area and wildlife was perfect. This is a relatively tough hike with long days climbing and ascending the remote area, but very rewarding, a good level of fitness is definitely needed!

Before You Travel

What to Pack

Backpack with hiking gear laid out

Know before you go! Some stuff we'll provide, other things you'll need to bring.

Kit List

What do I need to bring?

BAGS
Hiking pack (40-50 litres)
Waterproof liner for hiking pack

CLOTHES
Lightweight down or synthetic jacket
Lightweight waterproof and windproof jacket
Breathable wicking layers
Fleece jacket or similar
Buff or neck scarf Beanie hat Lightweight trousers/shorts/skirts for hiking
T-shirts
Underwear and socks
Swimwear for hotel
Sunglasses
Sunhat
Something to sleep in
Hiking boots (worn-in)
Lightweight shoes for refuges

SLEEPING The mountain refuges provide blankets and pillows so a sleeping bag is not necessary. Sleeping bag liner (for hygiene)

OTHER
Universal travel plug adapter
Power bank or solar charger
Passports (and visas)
Travel insurance documents
Suncream
Personal first-aid kit (inc. blister treatment)
Personal items (biodegradable toiletries, sanitary wear etc)
Quick-dry towel
Alcohol hand-gel
Headtorch or torch
Two reusable water bottles x1 litre

OPTIONAL
Sleeping bag (2/3 season) - if you prefer to use your own rather than the blankets at the huts Warm gloves Earplugs
Trekking poles Energy bars and snacks - read our article on Best Hiking Snacks (opens in new tab)

A few days before the trip begins, your host will provide an updated weather forecast to assist with clothing choices. Excess items can be left at the first accommodation.

FAQs

Snow is the biggest factor which can affect this trek, particularly in the earlier part of the season (July). There are two sections of the route which will have to be bypassed if there has been any significant snowfall on the days prior. Your host has plotted out deviations away from these sections in case of snowfall. If poor weather comes in (such as storms, heavy rain and poor visibility), depending on the stage of the trek your host will consider the conditions and plot an alternative route which may involve sitting out any extreme weather in one of the huts. This is an unlikely event in the summer months, but your hosts are experienced mountain guides with a lot of successful treks in this part of the world under their belt, so you are in the best of hands.

Yes, you can leave any excess luggage at the Bujuruelo mountain refuge when you set off on the morning of Day 2. You can collect it again at the end of the trek on Day 7 before heading to Hotel Silken Ordesa for your final night.

The tap water from the refuges in the Pyrenees is safe to drink, so bring along a minimum of two litres carrying capacity in water bottles and/or bladders to fill up each morning before setting off. There will be opportunities to fill up from streams and rivers on the trip, though we advise you to exercise caution and bring some form of filtration if you wish to fill up from natural water sources. Have a read of our guide to the best water filters for adventurers (opens in new tab).

At Much Better Adventures, we work hard to accommodate dietary requirements and allergies so your trip is safe, inclusive and enjoyable. That said, options can vary by country, location and accommodation, and in some places options may be limited or unavailable. The information below has been provided by your host so you’re fully informed about what will be possible on your trip depending on your individual requirements. This information should be read carefully prior to your trip to ensure that you are adequately prepared for the situation ‘on the ground’.

Once you have booked on your trip, please fill out your passenger information form asap with any dietary requirements. Once you complete your passenger information, your dietary needs and any allergies are automatically shared with your host and, in turn, your guide. Please submit this as early as possible so they can plan accordingly and deliver the best experience. Please also remind your guide about your dietary requirements upon arrival, as mentioning these in person allows your guide to comprehend individual preferences and limitations as soon as you arrive.

BACKGROUND

Spain’s cuisine is shaped by a mix of Mediterranean agriculture, regional climates and a long history of trade and cultural exchange, resulting in varied, seasonal dishes that often centre on olive oil, vegetables, seafood and cured meats. This diversity means travellers with dietary requirements can often find suitable options, particularly in larger towns, though menus can be meat- and dairy-heavy in some regions. Vegetarian and gluten-free choices are increasingly understood, but it helps to plan ahead and communicate needs clearly, with a guide on hand to assist where language or local customs present challenges.

SPECIAL DIETS

Vegetarian Vegetarian diets are difficult to cater for on this trip. While your host will do their best to meet these requirements, please be aware that the required produce and ingredients are not abundant in this destination, and you may find the food provided repetitive.

Please consider bringing your favourite snacks or food supplements from home to ensure that you always have enough fuel for your adventure.

Vegan Vegan diets are difficult to cater for on this trip. While your host will do their best to meet these requirements, please be aware that the required produce and ingredients are not abundant in this destination, and you may find the food provided repetitive.

Please consider bringing your favourite snacks or food supplements from home to ensure that you always have enough fuel for your adventure.

Kosher Fully certified Kosher kitchens and supervision are rare and usually cannot be guaranteed unless expressly confirmed in advance by your host. Vegetarian or vegan options can often be the most reliable alternative if this is acceptable to you. Please read the related sections above.

Halal Certified Halal supply varies by destination and may not always be possible. Vegetarian or vegan options can often be the most reliable alternative if this is acceptable to you. Please read the related sections above.

INTOLERANCES

Gluten Free (for Coeliac, please see Allergies section below) Gluten-free diets are difficult to cater for on this trip. While your host will do their best to meet these requirements, please be aware that the required produce and ingredients are not abundant in this destination, and you may find the food provided repetitive.

Please consider bringing your favourite snacks or food supplements from home to ensure that you always have enough fuel for your adventure.

Lactose-free Lactose-free diets are difficult to cater for on this trip. While your host will do their best to meet these requirements, please be aware that the required produce and ingredients are not abundant in this destination, and you may find the food provided repetitive.

Please consider bringing your favourite snacks or food supplements from home to ensure that you always have enough fuel for your adventure.

ALLERGIES

Our host has confirmed that provision for certain mild and severe or life threatening food allergies on this trip may be unreliable. Please get in touch with our Customer Experience team prior to booking to discuss whether your requirements can be accommodated safely on this trip.

This will allow us to carefully consider the sensitivity and severity of your allergy, the available provision on the trip and the accessibility of medical care should a reaction occur. Your safety is always our top priority. Please note that when travelling overseas, local ingredients, food preparation methods and labelling standards may vary, particularly in remote areas. It is also worth noting that any allergies may result in more limited options and repetitive provision in some areas. Whilst your guide will help communicate dietary requirements where possible, customers remain responsible for managing their own allergies during the trip.

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

Our team of Adventure Hunters co-create exclusive adventures which are run by highly vetted, specialist hosts. The trip is run by our trusted host partner in the destination. We only work with independent, local, in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with (opens in new tab). You’ll be introduced to the host straight after making a booking via the Much Better Adventures platform.

Much Better Adventures refer to the UK Government’s official travel advice when designing trips and monitoring trip operations. We recommend that all customers are familiar with the practical information provided on the Government’s FCDO website (opens in new tab), where current travel advice can be found by searching for the applicable destination(s).

For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.

We recommend checking out the country-specific information (opens in new tab) and also talking to a travel nurse.

We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates on a daily basis so this does mean that prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.

If you wish to change the currency you pay in, head to the bottom of the page.

All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. You must be over 18 to join one of our trips.

You're always in good company on one of our adventures.

Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.

Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way. Check out our Community Values (opens in new tab) – a shared code to make sure that everyone's experience is safe, inclusive and brilliantly unforgettable.

It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.

Don't just take our word for it:

  • 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
  • 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
  • 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends

See here (opens in new tab) for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.

The weather in the Pyrenees can be very changeable, so be sure to pack for all weathers. Temperatures at the higher altitudes you will be reaching on this trip during the July to Oct hiking season can get up to 20°C (68°F) during the peak of the day, but drop significantly during the evening/night in the range of 5°C to 15°C (41°F to 59°F).

We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.

What's the number?
It works out on average at 133kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.

The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.

But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:

  • Driving 1000 miles/1609km would be approximately 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person, if there were two of you in it).
  • A return economy class flight between London and New York would be approximately 1619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
  • 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approximately 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.

What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust (opens in new tab) to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre (opens in new tab) programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.

Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here (opens in new tab).

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