Transpirenaica Trekking with mules. 7 días

The trek is not difficult, the gear is carried by mules, and it is not steep either.  We have the opportunity to walk up to the 2.492 meters of Turbón, enjoy the rivers, meadows, forests, glaciers, chapels and end at a spa.

Day 1: Recepction:

After the arrival to the medieval village of Ainsa in the afternoon we will have a dinner reception, presentation of the team and briefing of the trip.

Day 2: From Plan al Ibón to Basa de la Mora

Transfer to the Saravillo’s village to take the track that leads to the hill of Lavasar.

From Lavasar we walk to the Basa de la Mora’s Ibón (mountain lake), is quiet, pleasant and shocking due to the surrounding environment. We can not look away from the four glaciers around us.
We will set up the camp on its southeast shore.

Before dinner, we will walk around the Basa de la Mora’s lake, learning many geological details that will make us understand why our world is as it is today. We will take this first evening together to discuss the operation of the camp and the route the next day.

Duration: 4 hours approx. for the entire activity.

Day 3:  Toward the circo de Armeña

Cotiella massif is unique. Its diversity, always within the world of limestone, is brutal.
After breakfast and loading the mules, quietly we remount the path that leads to the hill. We will enjoy the view behind us, seeing what glacier modeling produced for our delight.
Up on the hill a new world opens our eyes. Sinkholes, large folds receive us.

Lunch peacefully and descend to the refuge of Armeña. The location is idyllic, a gorgeous camp’s place.

Walk, shower, dinner, talk and relax under the stars.

Duration: 5 hours approx.

Day 4: By the ancient trail of Gabás

At breakfast we will be watching the Esera’s valley and on the other hand, a singular mountain, The Turbón, we head towards him.

After a long descent, we cross the road to get into a path between forests, gaining altitude we will lead to the hill above the chapel of Sin Chuan. A meadow, next to a small shelter, awaits us to rest in solitude. Long journey to be taken calmly. Then a good dinner, await us.

Duration: 6-7 hours approx.

Day 5: Camino del Turbón

From Sin Chuan, after breakfast, we will face a journey walking down along the hillside by the Pinar de Cellas, on the East side of the mountain.
If we have good weather, the sun will shine lighting up the woods all the morning long.
We will camp close to the hill that opens the view to the south.

Dinner, rest, experiences of the day, …

Duration: 4 hours.

Day 6: Ascension to Peak of Turbón

We woke up early to climb to the top of Turbón, and delight with the views from its summit. This is a very comfortable and beautiful ascent, where we visit the places where witches made their covens.
Once at the top, we go down to the core of Las Vilas del Turbon. Hydrotherapy historic village.

We relaxed in the spa and have a dinner with the entire team. The next day a taxi takes us to the point where we left the car.

Duration: 6 hours approx.

Day 7: Roda de Isábena y el Monasterio de Obarra

We can not leave the old county of Ribagorza without visiting the medieval village of Roda de Isábena and the Romanesque monastery of Santa María de Obarra, a historical complex of great interest and  the perfect end to this journey.

What is Include:

• Transfers from/to Barcelona airport
• 1 nights in Ainsa. Full board
• 5 nights in camp. Full board
• Spa and accommodation for the last night
• All group equipment: Tents, dining tent, cooking material and one backpack per person for personal wear
• Transport of all equipment during the entire route
• Mountain guide, cooker and biologist  for the entire stay
• Tickets for visits included in the program
• Accident and mountain rescue insurance