Catral’s nature area
By Dave Jones
THIS is short route which runs from Catral village to the nature area (Aula de Naturaleza) on the edge of El Hondo...
Monduver
Visible from miles away is the conical shape of Monduver, a final peak on an extensive ridge that finally lifts up to a perfectly...
Back to the lakes – part 4
THIS is a tough all-day walk – one which takes the protagonist to a point that offers stupendous views over large swathes of the...
La Mata wine route
By Dave Jones
THE START of the grape harvest in La Mata this week gives us an opportunity to revisit the walk which runs through...
Camprodon
By Dave Jones
THE HISTORIC town of Camprodon in the Pyrenees of Cataluña is a wonderful base for a short walking holiday. Lying at the...
Around Aneto
After working hard to get up to the Salenques pass at 2,809 metres, the walker can enjoy a well-earned rest – and awe-inspiring views...
Back to Benasque
By Dave Jones
It’s a long way to Benasque – but it’s worth the effort. With copious winter snowfalls – and more in the spring...
Barranc del Infern
THIS ROUTE lies inside Font Roja natural park. It could be done on a hot and steamy summer's evening, taking advantage of the height...
Rambla Salada climb
THERE are at least four different routes which can be undertaken in the spectacular Rambla Salada – the canyon which winds through the Sierra...
The short cut
DUE to the length and difficulty involved in the day 2 stage, some walkers may prefer to stay in the Cap de Llauset mountain...
Walking into France – Day 1
This two-day walk sets out from Baños de Panticosa following the GR-11 trans-Pyrenean footpath to the Bachimaña Alto reservoir, where our route carries straight...
Cataluña’s lakes – part 4
HAVING completed the 4.4km from Cavallers reservoir to the stepping stones just short of the Ventosa i Calvell mountain refuge, there are several options...
Cova Tallada and Torre del Cerro
By Ralph Phipps, Costa Blanca Mountain Walkers
NOW that the weather is warmer it’s time to contemplate some easier – but still adventurous - walks....
Back to the lakes
THIS is the basic route in the national park of Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici.
It forms the first part of three walks that...
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