For the vast majority of activities, you do not. The professionals at PirineoSur.eswill make things easier and help you overcome difficulties, while setting a pace suited to your aerobic fitness. If you have any doubts, however, we recommend taking a training activity beforehand, during which your guide will teach and support you in achieving the results you are looking for.
When you place an order, an email containing the order details is generated automatically. If you notice any error or omission, you can cancel the order by replying to that email and specifying the error concerned.
The customer may withdraw from the services requested or booked and is entitled to a full refund of the amounts paid, but must compensate PirineoSur.es in the amounts set out below:
Administration and cancellation charges amount to 5% of the total advance payment made when booking if cancellation takes place between 6 and 4 days before the programme starts; 10% between 3 and 2 days before; and 20% within the 24 hours before departure.
Failure to attend on the date and at the time specified by PirineoSur.eswill result in the loss of the advance payments made.
If the activity is cancelled in full because of the weather or dangerous mountain conditions, the amount for that day’s activity will be refunded, or a postponement voucher will be issued for another day. If the activity has already started or is shortened during its course for any reason, no amount paid will be refunded. For these reasons, PirineoSur.es will communicate any possible adjustments or changes in advance, once our guides have studied the weather forecasts, to avoid inconvenience and cancellations unwanted by either party.
Any mountain activity requires an understanding of the physical effort and technical difficulties involved. This gives you a clearer idea of whether you can take part. The guides at PirineoSur.es are patient, understanding professionals who set a slow pace adapted to each person’s specific needs. Do not be daunted by the elevation gain: with motivation and a steady aerobic pace, you will overcome any obstacle.
Some guidelines for your chosen activity:
Low physical difficulty —
Ascents: This activity is not physically demanding and can be undertaken with a basic level of fitness. It follows good, well-marked paths, with 600 m of ascent and a distance of 9–10 km, plus the descent.
Mountaineering: This activity is not very physically demanding, but participants must be able to walk for 4–5 hours carrying a fairly light daypack, with 700 m of ascent, plus the descent.
Ski touring: This activity is not very physically demanding, but participants must be able to walk for 4–5 hours carrying a fairly light daypack, with 700 m of ascent, plus the descent.
Climbing: Good physical fitness and an adventurous spirit.
Low technical difficulty —
Ascents: No previous experience is required. The pace is very slow and adapted to the least able participant. No specialist equipment for progression is used.
Mountaineering: No previous experience is required, but you should feel comfortable on exposed or steep sections that are not sustained.
Ski touring: Basic parallel skiing on pistes; no off-piste experience.
Climbing: No previous experience is required.
Moderate physical difficulty —
Ascents: Some physical preparation is advisable. The activity follows paths that are not always in good condition or well marked, with 900 m of ascent and a distance of 10–18 km, plus the descent.
Mountaineering: This activity is physically demanding. Participants must be able to walk uphill for 5–6 hours carrying a backpack, with 1,000 m of ascent, plus the descent.
Ski touring: This activity is physically demanding. Participants must be able to walk for 5–6 hours carrying a backpack, with 1,000 m of ascent, plus the descent.
Climbing: Occasional climber with good physical fitness.
Moderate technical difficulty —
Ascents: No previous experience is required. There are exposed or steep sections where a rope may be needed in places for safety.
Mountaineering: Some experience of walking with crampons, the ability to belay and the ability to tie a knot for tying into the rope.
Ski touring: Proficient parallel skiing on pistes. The skier knows the basics of changing skins and has some experience of travelling with an ice axe and crampons.
Climbing: Must know how to belay and tie into the rope, and be able to second a route with short, non-sustained grade IV sections.
High physical difficulty —
Ascents: Very good physical preparation is required. The activity follows poorly marked paths or goes off trail. It may involve several days with 1,000–1,500 m of elevation gain and distances of 20 km.
Mountaineering: This activity is very physically demanding. Participants must be able to walk uphill for 6–8 hours carrying a backpack, with an ascent of more than 1,000–1,500 m, plus the descent.
Ski touring: This activity is very physically demanding. Participants must be able to walk uphill for 6–8 hours carrying a backpack, with an ascent of more than 1,000–1,500 m, plus the descent.
Climbing: Regular climber, confident with knots and ropes.
High technical difficulty —
Ascents: Knowledge of scrambling techniques and basic rope use is recommended. Exposed, rugged terrain.
Mountaineering: Experience in high mountain terrain, on classic ridges and snow slopes, with basic climbing technique.
Ski touring: Proficient parallel skiing off piste, with mountaineering experience.
Climbing: Able to climb grade V as a second. Experience of abseiling and multi-pitch routes.
All prices include assistance insurance, which is compulsory under Aragón’s register of active tourism and adventure activity companies, as well as the applicable taxes. Other included services are specified in the product details for each programme. We remind all users that official complaint forms are available to our customers.
Prices are subject to a minimum number of participants. If this minimum is not reached, participants must pay a supplement. If they do not agree to this, PirineoSur.es reserves the right to cancel the activity, and the amounts paid will be refunded.
Transport to the meeting point or the start of the activity, as applicable, is at the participant’s expense and responsibility. Please be punctual.
The guides have waterproof cameras and will take non-professional photos and some video footage as a souvenir of the activity. These photos and videos are not charged for in the prices and are completely free.
The participant consents to the images taken during activities being used in future information campaigns run by PirineoSur.es and shown to future participants taking courses and/or activities with the company.
All professionals hold the qualifications and have the experience required by the quality standards of PirineoSur.es for delivering these programmes. Participants agree to follow the guide’s instructions and directions, including the activity and safety guidelines given during the activity. Failure to comply may lead to the participant being excluded or even to the activity being suspended, with the loss of all their rights.
On the ground, the guide may alter the programme according to the weather and mountain conditions in order to ensure safety. Similarly, if participants do not have the level required for the programme, the guide will change the routes to suit their abilities.
For every activity, the guide is in charge and may decide to suspend the activity or prevent a participant from continuing if they pose a danger to themselves or the rest of the group.
For courses and/or activities, safety equipment, and personal equipment for canyoning, will be lent by PirineoSur.esexcept where the complexity or particular circumstances require participants to supply it themselves. Each activity nevertheless specifies the type and quantity of equipment required and recommended, and we try to provide all the assistance we can.
On our website, the “Useful information” section gives access to accommodation in our area, Alto Gállego and La Jacetania. We are always available if you need further information and can put you in touch with rural guesthouses and other local accommodation.
To take part in activities with PirineoSur.es you do not need to be a particular age. You just need a desire to try new experiences, a friendly and open attitude towards sharing the activity with a group, as much understanding of others as possible, and a good sense of humour throughout the experience.
People of all ages take part in activities with PirineoSur.es all with one common goal: to enjoy an incredible adventure activity!
Our activities normally have fixed dates, and participants sign up for the activities that interest them. If you are an existing group of at least 3 people, contact us so we can arrange an activity on the dates that suit you best.
The earlier you book your place, the better: this way you will always have a guaranteed place on the dates that suit you best. Do not miss out on an activity by booking only a week in advance!
Of course! These activities are primarily designed for those of you who, for whatever reason, do not have a large or established group. We run the activity with a minimum of 2 people, and in the low seasons, spring and autumn, we guarantee that we will run it at the same price even if the minimum group size is not reached. Sign up for an activity with us!
Of course. Just tell us what you would like to do and what you need, and we will put together a tailor-made activity.
Apart from activities that specifically state that transport is included, transport is not included, although most activities have support vehicles assigned to them.
The activities are designed to be safe and are adapted to participants’ ages and physical condition. Active tourism and mountain sports involve a potential risk arising from the nature of these activities. The guides and qualified sports instructors at PirineoSur.es have the appropriate training and experience to manage this risk properly. However, zero risk does not exist in these activities, and participants must accept this and take it into account.
We advise that you should have no contraindications to taking part in this type of activity. If you do, please let us know. This information will be treated in strict confidence. Participants also undertake not to be under the influence of any substance that reduces their ability to practise these sports.
The guides at PirineoSur.esare trained in rescue and first aid. They have the knowledge and experience to respond promptly, from arranging a transfer to the nearest emergency department to coordinating a possible helicopter evacuation.
PirineoSur.es has an accident insurance policy that includes rescue and the necessary initial medical assistance.
PirineoSur.es accepts no liability for an accident caused by the carelessness, negligence or recklessness of any participant, whether it occurs during or outside the activity hours set by PirineoSur.esaccording to each activity.
In the canyons, we wear wetsuits that help us float, and there is not too much water. You do not need to be a strong swimmer, but you must not be afraid of the water. In any case, tell the guide so they can help you.
Canyoning descents may be cancelled because of very heavy rain causing rising water levels. If we are already in the activity area, the decision is the guide’s. When the weather is unsettled, the guides normally use their extensive local knowledge to choose the safest canyons for the conditions. In all cases, if the activity does not take place, we will refund your money.
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