Discover Pyrenees: Tour del Monte Perdido Hike

Things to know

• What’s included?

  What you get on this adventure:

  • • Experienced, local hiking guide
    • 4 days of guided hiking
    • Full insurance

  What’s not included:

  • • Transportation to and from the Village of Torla-Ordesa
    • Accommodation
    • Meals
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  This is a demanding hiking tour, best suited for intermediate and advanced hikers with excellent fitness levels. 

  You will cover a total of 63,7 km (39,5 mi) and +/- 5,000 m (16,400 ft) of elevation change, trekking for 12-17 km (8-11 mi) a day. On Days 1 and 3, the elevation gain will be more than 1,500 m (4,920 ft), and during the second and fifth stages, the elevation loss will be over 1,600 m (5,250 ft). You will also be carrying a backpack weighing around 8-10 kg (17-22 lbs) throughout the hike. Experience hiking in high elevations and on rocky terrain is a must.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Backpack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 30-40L bag)
    • Telescopic poles
    • Water bottle or Camelback-style water bag (2L capacity)
    • Trekking boots or mountain hiking shoes.
    • Socks.
    • Lightweight trekking shorts and pants
    • Thermal shirt with one spare.
    • Fleece jacket or similar
    • Gore-Tex jacket and pants
    • Light and thin Primaloft or down jacket
    • Sunhat
    • Sunglasses
    • Headlamp with spare batteries
    • Sleeping bag liner
    • Small, lightweight towel
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  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 group adventure, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1. 
  • A minimum of 2 participants is required for the tour to run.
  • The cost per person is fixed, and doesn’t decrease as the group grows.

  Hiking in the Pyrenees 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 but older than 16 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
  • Minors younger than 16 cannot participate in the tour.

  If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  To get to the village of Torla-Ordesa, the starting point of the tour, most people fly into Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport serving Barcelona, Spain, 4 hours away. From there, you can rent a car and drive there. Alternatively, you can take a bus to Barbastro, and a connecting bus to Torla-Ordesa.

  Alternatively, you can fly into Pamplona, rent a car, and take a 2-hour drive there, or take a bus to Sabiñánigo and a connecting bus to Torla-Ordesa.

  Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop or a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.

• Safety measures in the Pyrenees, Spain

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. 

  With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more. Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters, and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans. 

  We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to. For more information on travel recommendations and restrictions in the Spanish Pyrenees please refer to the official conditions for entry into Spain. 

  If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

  Secure your early bird spot with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you will be the first one to know about any new upcoming dates. Pick your preferred dates without the risk of your bucket list adventure selling out!

  • Only 10% of the total amount should be paid as a deposit upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another 57hours adventure anytime in case the dates don’t suit you.
  • Once the dates are set, you can confirm your booking by paying another 20% of the total amount.
  • The final balance is due 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

  Basic

  • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
  • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Flexible

  • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  • For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
  • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Super Flexible

  • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  • For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.