"4 Days of Snowshoeing in Aragón Valley and Tena Valley"

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.

Included

• Technical advice before the activity.
• PirineoSur mountain guide.
• Accident insurance.
• Personal equipment: poles, helmet and snowshoes.
• Shared safety equipment.

Not included

• Meals during the outings and dinners in Jaca.
• Transfers to the activities.
• Anything not listed in the included section.
• Personal equipment.

What you need to bring

• Complete ski-touring equipment, including boots. This can be rented locally; contact us for details.
• Gore-Tex or equivalent waterproof jacket and trousers.
• Hiking trousers and a 200-weight fleece or equivalent.
• Thermal base layer.
• Gloves and a spare pair.
• Warm hat, sun cap, sunglasses and ski goggles.
• 45–50 litre backpack.
• Sun protection.
• Food you enjoy for the practical outings and 1.5 litres of water.

Equipment we can lend you

• Snowshoes and poles.
• Helmet.
• Contact us for advice.

Day 1: Meet at our office in Jaca and travel to Somport Pass for a short walk in Somport forest. Finish around midday, leaving time to explore Jaca. Once settled in, meet to discuss the routes and any remaining questions.

Day 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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.