Expedition Ordesa & Beyond

Jump aboard the Expedition Costa Blanca bus for a fun and exciting weeklong trip to the Monte Perdido national park in the Pyrenees mountains. We're travelling at this time to avoid the crowds, the worst of the heat and have a truly relaxing time.

Numbers are limited to 8 , The walks are Moderate but Long , with stunning sights and incredible mountain views

Day 1 Monday
Depart our beloved Costa Blanca and drive up to the mountains around 5 hours in total. We will stop along the way for a spot of lunch
Arrive in Broto in the afternoon, check into hotel with single or twin occupancy rooms
Late afternoon walk beside the river, depending on time available we will at least complete one of the short walks, such as Valle Bujaruelo, 5km and 150 meter ascent.

Day 2 Tuesday
Breakfast at the hotel, then supplies for the day before heading out.
Today we’ll tackle the Faja Racón circular route, roughly 10 km in total. Starting in peaceful woodland, we ascend above the tree line (approx. 700 m) and follow a beautiful balcony trail between the forest and higher peaks. We’ll enjoy sweeping views across the valley we explored yesterday and beyond.
At the far end of the trail, we’ll descend beside a dramatic waterfall to return to the valley floor and the visitor centre.
In the afternoon there is Optional Via Ferrata in Broto or sightseeing around the village
Dinner at a local restaurant (not included).

Day 3 Wednesday
Breakfast in the hotel
Pick up some supplies to keep you fed and watered during the day
Drive up to the Monte Perdido park centre
Walk the iconic Cola de Caballo route.
It's a linear walk of more than 10km each way with 300m ascent. Following the course of the river with lots of viewing points to see a series of spectacular waterfalls. At the end of the route, we cross an alpine meadow surrounded by jagged mountain peaks, say hello to the beautiful cows wearing their bells and finally arrive at the Horse's Tail, the last of the waterfalls, fed by melt water from snow on the peaks above.
We then walk back to the visitor centre where we can enjoy a drink or an ice cream.
Dinner out at a local restaurant (not included)

Day 4 Thursday
Breakfast in the hotel
Drive to Albarracin along the way we will stop at Camino Natural del Guadalaviar, an 8km return walk to through a scenic ravine to the Embalse de San Blas where with the option for another via ferrata , g an afternoon exploring the beautiful town
Check into local hotel
Dinner out at a local restaurant (not included)

Day 5 Friday
Breakfast in the hotel and check out
Drive back towards Valencia and stop at
Corta Peña, starting beside the pretty river in Chelva, we gently make our way to the incredible Roman aqueduct then through the rock cut tunnels and ramps built around 2000 years ago by the Romans to supply Lliria with drinking water. It's not a difficult walk but massively enjoyable unless you suffer from vertigo, crossing the aqueduct, up to 39m above the floor of the ravine.

PICK UP LOCATIONS
AlICANTE
ONDARA
VALENCIA

FEE: 380€ PER PERSON (if Sharing a room)
50€ Deposit Required to Join Event
Final Payment required Before 20/09/2024
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WHAT'S INCLUDE

• TRANSPORT
• INSURANCE
• GUIDE/S
• HIKES
• ACCOMMODATION

WHATS NOT INCLUDED

• Breakfast in the hotel where it's not included in the price
• Packed lunches
• Dinners out at local restaurants
• Refreshments

OPTIONAL ADVENTURE:
- For the adventurous, there's an opportunity to Include a via ferrata on day 4, before we leave Broto additional 25€ charge will apply (includes hire equipment and insuranceand we must know in advance