This trip can start any day from mid-April into late June and September through October. During these times, daytime temperatures will range between 15°-25°c. It can get cool at night up in the mountains and be prepared for some rain.

April can be lovely but we may need to adapt some of the higher walks if there is snow on the high ground. May and June are beautifully green, the weather very good in the main. In October and early November, the autumnal colours are a true sight to behold in the forests of the Pyrenees.

Peak season is from mid-July to end of August but we do not generally offer this trip during that period as the area is busier with summer holidaymakers from Spain, and it is too hot for most.

Total carbon generated on this trip: 551kg per person
Carbon mitigated by us: 882kg per person

As Yvon Chouinard, of Patagonia, Inc. rightly declared: “To do good, you actually have to do something.”

Therefore, for every kilometre travelled by road, air and sea on your Pura Aventura holiday, we carbon balance it by a mile - i.e. by 160% of your trip's carbon, from your front door and back again, irrespective of whether we book your international travel or not.

This is one of the travel industry's most ambitious and innovative schemes and has recently been praised by Wanderlust, Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent.

No. To make sure you enjoy the trails in splendid peace and at your own pace, we one departure a day for this holiday. That means each day is yours all yours, with no other footsteps gathering speed behind you. It does mean however that dates get booked up. So if you're interested, please let us know so that we can secure your preferred dates.

The two hotels on this trip are very comfortable and well-reviewed. Perfect places to rest up and relax at the end of the day.

You should expect a warm welcome, characterful and comfortable rooms and, in the second hotel, delicious homecooked meals made with local ingredients. Whether it's the food, the hosts or the location, there is something memorable at both, offering a great sense of place.

A major advantage of having your own car is that the walks can be adapted to your needs and overall you have complete control over how much or how little you do on any given day. We also provide you with routes for a variety of self-guided hikes in each area, from half-day strolls to full-day hikes. On some of these, you simply walk as far as you like before turning around.

The itinerary includes two guided hiking days which can be adapted to suit you depending on how far you want to walk.

We provide easy-to-follow GPS tracks, meaning you can focus your energies on enjoying the fantastic mountain scenery rather than worrying about navigation.

We also provide details on how to drive to each trailhead through smartphone apps, which frankly is a breeze even if you have no data roaming on your phone.

Although this is a largely independent trip, we are always on hand to help and advise should you need us. You will be given a local support number before you travel - we are always on hand 24/7.

Although travel to and from Spain is not included as part of this trip, we are here to help and advise. For most, flying to Barcelona or Madrid and travelling via high-speed train to Zaragoza is the most logical option and that is what we have based this itinerary on.

It is possible to reach Barcelona by train via Paris, whilst ferries from the UK to northern Spain are an option, as is flying to/from Girona. If you are planning to stay in Barcelona or Madrid before or after this trip, please ask for our advice on where to stay.

We take a 15% deposit to secure your holiday, with the remainder due eight weeks before your departure.

Your money is 100% protected through our ATOL licence if your trip includes a flight booked through us, or through our ABTOT bond if it does not. Either way, this protection provides a cast iron financial guarantee and helps you book with complete peace of mind. Because the contract between us exists here in the UK, you get this protection regardless of where you live.