Included: An experienced hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area 7-day hiking holiday in Benasque, Spanish Pyrenees (6 days of hiking) Accommodation for 6 nights at a 4-star spa hotel in the heart of Benasque, with access to the hotel’s spa facilities Half-board dining: 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners Transfers from and back to Zaragoza Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout): Single occupancy room Not included: Transportation to Spain Lunches and all other meals not listed above Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above Insurance — recommended, available at checkout Guide gratuities — optional

How fit do I need to be?

In order to join this Benasque hiking tour, good fitness is required as well as previous experience hiking on mountain trails . The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 14 km (8.7 mi) , with up to 800 m (2,625 ft) of elevation gain . The week builds up gently, starting with a short 6 km (3.7 mi) walk to the waterfalls of Cerler before moving on to longer days in the high mountains. Trails can be rocky and rugged, so comfort on uneven ground helps. You’ll only carry a day pack, since every hike starts and ends from the same hotel in Benasque, and the spa is there waiting when you get back. Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover our collection of hiking and walking adventures in Spain !

What do I need to bring?

Gear: Day pack (25-40L) Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L) Hiking poles (optional, but handy on the steeper descents) Camera (optional but recommended) Clothing & footwear: Sturdy hiking boots or shoes with good grip for rocky mountain trails Hiking socks Waterproof rain jacket Light insulating layer or fleece for high passes and early starts Hiking trousers or shorts Sunhat and sunglasses Swimwear for the hotel spa Other: Sunscreen (high factor, the summer sun is strong at altitude) Hand sanitizer and bug spray Personal toiletries and any personal medication Snacks and a packed lunch for the trail Casual clothes for dinners in Benasque Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing: For this Benasque hiking tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1. It takes a minimum of 3 hikers for this tour to run. The maximum group size is set at 8 participants. Benasque hiking tours can be arranged for larger groups — contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18 , you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Benasque hiking tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Is a single occupancy room available?

The price for this Benasque hiking tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee . You can add it to your booking at checkout.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your hiking holiday is Zaragoza . Most people fly into Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) , and the city is also easy to reach by train from Madrid or Barcelona . From Zaragoza, transportation to Benasque is included, as is all transport during the trip. At the end of the week you’ll be driven back to Zaragoza, where high-speed trains connect on to Madrid, Barcelona, and beyond.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout. Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

Departure and transfer to Zaragoza — Hiking in Pyrenees

Benasque | Spain

Spanish Pyrenees Hiking Tour: 7 Days in Benasque

Name: Benasque Hiking Tour: 7 Days in the Pyrenees
Brand: 57hours
Availability: InStock

7 days | Moderate

From $2,607 ()

Book a call

Benasque sits at the foot of the highest peaks in the Pyrenees, and every trail out of town seems to lead somewhere worth seeing. This week we hike to emerald lakes under granite walls and watch a whole river vanish into the ground below the Maladeta massif. We also climb to an old pass where Spain ends and France begins. The days are big and the scenery keeps up with them. Evenings are easy: we come back to a 4-star spa hotel in the village, soak tired legs, and sit down to dinner together. It’s high-mountain hiking with a comfortable bed at the end of every trail.

Dmitry

Hiking guide

Adventure Highlights

One foot in France: We climb to Puerto de Benasque, the historic pass on the Spanish-French border, with an optional detour to Boum du Port on the French side
Lakes, waterfalls, and a glacial sinkhole: From the Ibones de Vallibierna to Forau de Aigualluts, where whole rivers vanish underground
Spa evenings in Benasque: Six nights at the same 4-star spa hotel, with breakfast and dinner included, means we unpack once and recover properly

Duration

7 days

Season

July through September

Group size

Up to 8 people

The adventure, day by day

Download itineraries

We spend seven days based in Benasque, with six guided hikes and no bags to repack. Day one near Cerler is short and gentle, an easy way to find our rhythm. From there the days build: the Valle de Estós up to Ibón de Escarpinosa, the Maladeta massif and the Renclusa hut, the climb to Puerto de Benasque on the French border, the Vallibierna lakes, and a final push into the glacial Valle de Remuñe. Nights are at a 4-star spa hotel in town with breakfast and dinner included, and transfers from Zaragoza are part of the trip.

Day 1: Waterfalls of Cerler

Waterfalls of Cerler — Hiking in Pyrenees

After the transfer from Zaragoza, we ease into the week with a gentle hike near the mountain village of Cerler. The trail winds through quiet mountain scenery to the waterfalls of Cerler, where the cascades give you a first taste of what the Benasque Valley is all about. It’s a short day by design, just enough to stretch your legs, shake off the travel, and get used to the Pyrenean air before we head down to the hotel in Benasque. Settle in, enjoy the spa, and sit down to dinner together while your guide runs through the plan for the days ahead.

Meals: Dinner
Distance: 6 km (3.7 mi)
Elevation: +250 m (+820 ft)
Accommodation: 4-star spa hotel in Benasque

Day 2: Ibón de Escarpinosa and the Valle de Estós

Ibón de Escarpinosa and the Valle de Estós — Hiking in Pyrenees

Today we head into the Valle de Estós, one of the loveliest valleys in the central Pyrenees. The trail climbs steadily through forest and alpine meadows with big peaks on every side, and we keep going until the ground opens up at Ibón de Escarpinosa. This mountain lake, hemmed in by rugged cliffs and woodland, is one of the real treasures of the area and a fine spot to stop, eat, and take it all in. Then we turn around and walk back down the valley, which looks completely different in the afternoon light. Dinner and the spa are waiting in Benasque.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Distance: 14 km (8.7 mi)
Elevation: +730 m (+2,395 ft)
Accommodation: 4-star spa hotel in Benasque

Day 3: Forau de Aigualluts and Renclusa hut

Forau de Aigualluts and Renclusa hut — Hiking in Pyrenees

We start from La Besurta, right under the big walls of the Maladeta massif, and walk to the Forau de Aigualluts, where a whole river vanishes into a hole in the ground and reappears on the other side of the mountains. From there we carry on to the Renclusa hut, the historic base camp for climbers heading up Aneto, the highest peak in the Pyrenees. A short detour takes us to Renclusa Lake for one more alpine view before we drop back down. Geology, mountain history, and some of the best scenery of the week, all in one day. Back in Benasque for dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Distance: 10 km (6.2 mi)
Elevation: +475 m (+1,558 ft)
Accommodation: 4-star spa hotel in Benasque

Day 4: Puerto de Benasque and Boum du Port

Puerto de Benasque and Boum du Port — Hiking in Pyrenees

Today is the big one. We set off from Hospital de Benasque and climb steadily through rugged terrain towards Puerto de Benasque, the historic high pass that links Spain and France. At the top, the views open up across peak after Pyrenean peak, and you’ll feel like you’ve earned every metre of it. If the group is feeling strong, we carry on with a detour to Boum du Port on the French side, a short cross-border bonus that drops us into proper wild high-mountain country. Back in Benasque, the spa is waiting, and so is dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Distance: 12 km (7.5 mi)
Elevation: +800 m (+2,625 ft)
Accommodation: 4-star spa hotel in Benasque

Day 5: Ibones de Vallibierna

Ibones de Vallibierna — Hiking in Pyrenees

After yesterday’s effort, we head into the Vallibierna area for a shorter but still rewarding day. Rocky trails lead us up through steep mountain slopes, with the surrounding peaks shifting in and out of view the higher we go. Our goal is the Ibones de Vallibierna, a cluster of clear alpine lakes tucked beneath the high summits of the massif. It’s a quiet, remote corner of the natural park, perfect for a long lunch stop by the water before we make our way back down. Another evening in Benasque rounds things off nicely.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Distance: 9.6 km (6 mi)
Elevation: +570 m (+1,870 ft)
Accommodation: 4-star spa hotel in Benasque

Day 6: Valle de Remuñe

We save one of the Benasque Valley’s hidden gems for last. A rugged trail takes us into Valle de Remuñe, a dramatic glacial valley hemmed in by towering rock walls and big peaks. This is the wilder side of the Pyrenees, with one fine viewpoint after another and a real sense of being far from everything. It’s a fitting finale to the week, and back at the hotel there’s a spa waiting, plus a last dinner together to toast six days in the mountains.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Distance: 10 km (6.2 mi)
Elevation: +550 m (+1,804 ft)
Accommodation: SOMMOS Hotel Benasque Spa

Day 7: Departure and transfer to Zaragoza

Take your time over a final breakfast at the hotel, then check out and hop on the transfer back to Zaragoza. From there, high-speed trains run to Madrid, Barcelona, and beyond, so you can carry on wherever you’re headed next. A comfortable end to a week of mountain days.

Meals: Breakfast

Meet Scout, your adventure agent

Tell it what you’re after. You’ll have a day-by-day trip in a minute, quoted by a certified local guide.

Let’s build your itinerary. What are you into?

Talk to Scout

Photo gallery

Lodging & food

4-star spa hotel in Benasque

Our base for the week is the SOMMOS Hotel Benasque Spa, a comfortable 4-star hotel right in the heart of Benasque, so the village cafes and shops are just a short stroll away. Coming back here after a day on the trails is half the pleasure: there’s time to shower, stretch out, and let the legs recover before dinner. The spa facilities are the real treat, and tired muscles tend to feel a lot friendlier afterwards. With six nights in the same place, we unpack once and settle in properly, which is a rare luxury on a hiking holiday.

Note that exact accommodations may vary depending on availability, but will always be of the same standard and comfort.

Half-board dining

Breakfast and dinner are included every day at the hotel, which means we start each hike well fuelled and finish it with a proper sit-down meal. Mornings are relaxed, with plenty of time to eat well before heading out into the mountains. In the evening we gather again over dinner to swap stories from the trail and talk through the plan for tomorrow. Lunches on the trail aren’t included, so there’s room to pick up something you like from the village bakeries and delis.

Adventure, packed to go

Spanish Pyrenees Hiking Tour: 7 Days in Benasque

Adventure Brochure

Adventure brochure

Download to share and explore full itineraries, key info, FAQs, and guide details.

Download now

Meet your guides

Seasoned pros, local legends, and passionate adventurers—your trip is in the best hands.

5.00

Dmitry

Hiking guide

Dmitry has been guiding groups through Spain's mountains since 2017, building a reputation as one of Valencia's most trusted and enthusiastic trail leaders. Based in the city, he knows the region's diverse landscapes inside out, from coastal hills to high alpine terrain, and regularly takes groups to some of Spain's most spectacular ranges, including the Pyrenees and the Picos de Europa. What started as a passion project has grown into a full guiding operation, driven by a simple belief: that the mountains are better shared.

5.00

Melchor

Hiking guide

Originally from Córdoba, Melchor has spent the past six years guiding across some of Europe's most varied mountain terrain, from the Sierra Nevada in the south to the high peaks of the Alps in the north. He knows the trails, the villages, and the viewpoints that don't make it onto maps, and brings a genuine understanding of the landscapes' history and traditions to every day on the trail. For the past two years he has been leading these Trentino itineraries specifically, and it shows.

Things to know

Included:
- - An experienced hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 7-day hiking holiday in Benasque, Spanish Pyrenees (6 days of hiking)
  - Accommodation for 6 nights at a 4-star spa hotel in the heart of Benasque, with access to the hotel’s spa facilities
  - Half-board dining: 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners
  - Transfers from and back to Zaragoza
Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):
- - Single occupancy room
Not included:
- - Transportation to Spain
  - Lunches and all other meals not listed above
  - Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above
  - Insurance — recommended, available at checkout
  - Guide gratuities — optional
In order to join this Benasque hiking tour, good fitness is required as well as previous experience hiking on mountain trails. The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 14 km (8.7 mi), with up to 800 m (2,625 ft) of elevation gain.

The week builds up gently, starting with a short 6 km (3.7 mi) walk to the waterfalls of Cerler before moving on to longer days in the high mountains. Trails can be rocky and rugged, so comfort on uneven ground helps. You’ll only carry a day pack, since every hike starts and ends from the same hotel in Benasque, and the spa is there waiting when you get back.

Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover our collection of hiking and walking adventures in Spain!
Gear:
- - Day pack (25-40L)
  - Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L)
  - Hiking poles (optional, but handy on the steeper descents)
  - Camera (optional but recommended)
Clothing & footwear:
- - Sturdy hiking boots or shoes with good grip for rocky mountain trails
  - Hiking socks
  - Waterproof rain jacket
  - Light insulating layer or fleece for high passes and early starts
  - Hiking trousers or shorts
  - Sunhat and sunglasses
  - Swimwear for the hotel spa
Other:
- - Sunscreen (high factor, the summer sun is strong at altitude)
  - Hand sanitizer and bug spray
  - Personal toiletries and any personal medication
  - Snacks and a packed lunch for the trail
  - Casual clothes for dinners in Benasque
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Got everything you need? Grab your gear through Active Junky and earn cash back on top outdoor brands — plus a $10 bonus on your first $25+ purchase. Shop now at Active Junky!
Group sizes and pricing:
- - For this Benasque hiking tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1.
  - It takes a minimum of 3 hikers for this tour to run. The maximum group size is set at 8 participants.
  - Benasque hiking tours can be arranged for larger groups — contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Benasque hiking tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
  - If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this Benasque hiking tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.
The starting point of your hiking holiday is Zaragoza. Most people fly into Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ), and the city is also easy to reach by train from Madrid or Barcelona.

From Zaragoza, transportation to Benasque is included, as is all transport during the trip. At the end of the week you’ll be driven back to Zaragoza, where high-speed trains connect on to Madrid, Barcelona, and beyond.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
- If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
- If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
- If canceled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
- Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48 hours grace period.

Have more questions?

Our team is here to answer your questions and plan with you.

Book a call

Book This Adventure for a Private Group

Book a fully private 57hours adventure for your group. We customize dates, group sizes, terrain, guides and accommodations — so your adventure fits your people and your goals.

Talk to an Adventure Planner