A typical trekking day starts early, leaving plenty of time to complete the stage at a relaxed pace. Most stages involve around 6–7 hours of walking, with extra time for explanations, meals, photographs and enjoying the scenery.

The guide may choose route variations according to conditions, with the group’s safety and enjoyment in mind. The pace is adapted to the slowest member of the group; an extra afternoon walk may be possible after reaching the hut.

What you need to bring

• 30–40 litre backpack.
• Comfortable mountain-walking clothing.
• Warm clothing suitable for the season.
• Shorts, long trousers and breathable short-sleeved tops.
• Sun cap and sunglasses.
• Sleeping bag liner and headtorch.
• Waterproof clothing is essential.
• Walking poles, preferably telescopic.
• Hiking boots are essential.
• Water bottle or flask with a capacity of at least 1.5 litres.
• Sunscreen and lip protection.
• Any necessary medication and a small first-aid kit with personal essentials.
• Small toiletry bag.

Food and drink

• The hut stay is on a half-board basis, so you only need food for the route: energy bars, chocolate and nuts, or a sandwich or cured meat if you prefer something savoury.
• At least 1.5 litres of water per person is essential.

Included

• Six days with a mountain guide.
• Mountain hut booking arrangements.
• Route planning and preparation.
• Initial assistance insurance.
• Technical advice.
• Photos of the activity.

Not included

• Each participant’s half-board hut accommodation, including overnight stay, dinner and breakfast.
• Transport.
• The guide’s half-board accommodation and meal expenses.
• Travel to Hecho, hut extras such as showers and drinks, costs arising from leaving the route for any reason, and expenses caused by safety-related itinerary changes, such as transfers or hut changes.

Day 1: Gabardito hut – Salto de la Vieja – Plandániz – Collado de Foratón – Bisaurín – Lizara.

Day 2: Lizara hut – Paúl de Bernera – Valle de los Sarrios – Estanés lake – beech forest – Somport.

Day 3: Aysa hostel, Somport – Sansanet forest – Espelunguère forest – Col de Lapachouaou – Lac d’Arlet.

Day 4: Arlet hut – Col de Saoubathou – Puerto de lo Palo – Labrenère – Lescun.

Day 5: Lescun – Mazouza – Ansabère – Col de Petrechema – Foyas del Ingeniero – Linza.

Day 6, seven-day option: Linza – Selva de Oza.

Final day, day 6 or 7 depending on the chosen option: Linza – Zuriza – Taxeras – Achar d’Alano – Reclusa – Collado Bajo de Lenito – Santana – Gabardito.