This one-week family adventure offers an array of activities in the mountains, with a series of guided trips, as well free time to relax or add in even more activities.
- Stay in a pretty Spanish mountain town
- Perfect combination of activity & free time
- Slide, abseil & jump down rivers
- Get a bird’s eye view on a climbing course
- Cool off in style as you raft through mountains
- Enjoy Pyrenean scenery on foot
Activities take place under the guidance of expert instructors and in outstanding surroundings. You’ll be based in the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees in the small town of Benasque, a beautiful place surrounded by lakes, forests, glaciers and rivers. Plus, we’ve worked in some free time to the itinerary to relax or enjoy some extra activities if you’re feeling especially energetic!
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1: Fly to Barcelona & transfer to Benasque
You’ll be met at Barcelona El Prat airport for your group transfer to Benasque, taking about three and a half hours. You’ll be driving inland and into the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees, arriving into Benasque in the late afternoon or early evening.
Your accommodation for the next six nights is a comfortable hotel with swimming pool, located in the village.
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Day 2: Aigualluts Col de Toro Walk
Today you have a guided walk along one of the most popular routes in the Benasque Valley. Starting from Besurta, an easy path takes you along relatively flat terrain to the Aigualluts Plain where you can see the famous Forau d’Aigualluts waterfall and the Aneto peak in the background (the highest mountain in the Pyrenees). From here, you’ll continue upwards through the Escaleta Valley to Coll de Toro, a pass between the Benasque and Aran Valleys used by shepherds. Return to Besurta. The distance covered on this walk is about nine kilometres, with a height gain of 350 metres. The walk lasts about five hours.
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Day 3: Rafting
From Benasque, you’ll be transferred to Campo, approximately 25 minutes away, where you'll start your rafting. The descent is eight kilometres long, with about an hour and a half on the river. The rafting is easy, designed for families and ideal for beginners.
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Day 4: Climbing
Today you have a climbing course, during which you’ll learn basic safety skills and climb near Sacs, a 15 minute walk from Benaque. There are a great variety of routes, from easy to very difficult.
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Day 5: Canyoning
Today's excursion is great for the whole family: slide, abseil and jump down rivers and waterfalls amidst a beautiful landscape. There is a low to medium volume of water; abseils are up to ten metres long, jumps up to four metres high and water slides up to four metres long. The excursion lasts about four hours.
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Day 6: Cycling
Today, your family can enjoy a mountain bike ride through the forest of Conques – one of the largest forests in the Pyrenees. You’ll pass through the historic centre of Anciles and have fun descending simple ancient trails. There are 14-20 kilometres of cycling with around 450 metres of height gain. The trip is easy to medium in difficulty.
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Day 7: Transfer to Barcelona & return UK
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Days 7-9 : OPTIONAL EXTENSION: Barcelona
Spend a couple extra nights in Barcelona before your flight home to visit colourful markets, watch the fun street performers of La Rambla and be in awe of the fascinating La Sagrada Família. Contact us to find out more.
Please note: Participants must be able to swim. It may be possible to accommodate younger children on this trip if certain activities are skipped.
Duration and Guide Prices
- Age Guide: 8+
- Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go
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May
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Summer
What’s Included
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Activities
- Canyoning
- Climbing
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Rafting
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Transfers
Single timed group transfers -
Accommodation
Hotel x 6 nights -
Meals
6 breakfasts
Tailored for You
A private departure or tailor-made holiday can also be arranged to suit your requirements. Contact our experts today.
Next Steps
Departures
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Our small group holidays require a minimum number of participants to operate. Most of our holidays are also available on a private basis or can be tailored to meet your requirements.
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* Guaranteed: this holiday is available to book and has reached a minimum number of participants, so is guaranteed to run. ** On Request: we may be able to offer places on this holiday, please contact us for further information. *** Fully Booked: if your preferred holiday is full we may be able to offer you a private departure or tailor a holiday to suit your requirements, please contact us for more details. | ||||||
2024 | 25 May | 31 May | £815 | £625 | Available | Book or Enquire |
2024 | 6 Jul | 12 Jul | £915 | £665 | Guaranteed* | Book or Enquire |
2024 | 13 Jul | 19 Jul | £915 | £665 | Available | Book or Enquire |
2024 | 20 Jul | 26 Jul | £915 | £665 | Available | Book or Enquire |
2024 | 27 Jul | 2 Aug | £1,085 | £825 | Available | Book or Enquire |
2024 | 3 Aug | 9 Aug | £1,085 | £825 | Available | Book or Enquire |
2024 | 10 Aug | 16 Aug | £1,085 | £825 | Available | Book or Enquire |
2024 | 17 Aug | 23 Aug | £1,085 | £825 | Available | Book or Enquire |
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