Discover the upper Tena and Aragón valleys over three days of snowshoeing. PirineoSur selects routes around Tena and Canfranc to explore snowy mountain scenery.
The programme combines outdoor exercise and discovery of the Jaca region. Routes depend on snow conditions, weather and the group’s experience.
Trips run in winter for 2 to 8 people, at an intermediate level. Read the itinerary, prerequisites and equipment list and confirm arrangements with PirineoSur.
You should be accustomed to regular mountain outings or have a good level of fitness. The few sections requiring crampons and an ice axe are completed under the guide’s supervision.
Day 1: Col des Moines – Pic d’Astú (2,277 m) – Col d’Astún. After breakfast, drive to Astún ski resort and climb via Escalar lake to Col des Moines, with views of the Midi d’Ossau. Cross onto the French side, climb Pic d’Astú and descend via Col d’Astún to the vehicles. Distance 10 km; ascent 835 m / descent 790 m; 5–6 hours.
Day 2: Arroyetas (2,557 m) and Punta Espelunciecha (2,399 m). An early start takes us to the Tena Valley. Follow the GR11 through the Culivillas ravine to the Anayet plateau and climb Arroyetas. Enjoy views of Punta Escarra, Peña Telera, the Partacua range, Midi d’Ossau, Picos del Infierno and Anayet. Cross the plateau to Espelunciecha, overlooking Anayet and Canal Roya, then return via the Glera de Anayet. Distance 11 km; ascent 925 m / descent 915 m; 6 hours.
Day 3: Estanés lake. Drive approximately 40 minutes from Jaca to Sansanet car park. Walk through beech and conifer woods via Cantal d’Escurets, join the GR11 and cross Puerto de Estanés to the lake. After time to enjoy the mountain scenery, descend to the vehicles for the journey home. Distance 8.5 km; ascent 560 m / descent 560 m; 4 hours.
The itineraries are indicative and may be changed according to current conditions, with safety taking priority.
Mirando al Sur, S.L.U.
B23703622
Sede Pirineos:
C/ Antonio Beltrán, 1
22700 · Jaca (Huesca)
Sede Andalucía
C/ Juan Ramón Jiménez, 30
23160 · Los Villares (Jaén)
Agencia de viajes:
C.I.AN-237660-2
Turismo Activo Andalucía: AT/JA/00062
Turismo Activo Aragón: TA-HU-24-0015
Tel: +34 607 697 586
pirineosur.es