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Conquering Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)

Conquering Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)

August 2, 2017 Yr Wyddfa (the tomb or the tumulus) is with 1085 m the highest peak of Eryri (Snowdonia), and the highest peak of the UK outside of Scotland. The tomb or cairn in question is said to mark the grave of the fierce giant Rhita Gawr (or Fawr), who made himself a cloak … Lees verder

Two walks in Valle de Tena

Two walks in Valle de Tena

July 6, 2017 Ordesa valley consists of three valleys: Ordesa, Anisclo and Pineta. But from our base in Torla it is more than an hour by car to get to Valle de Pineta. Valle de Tena on the other hand is only 45 minutes away from Torla. Our guidebook also mentioned that the Pineta valley … Lees verder

Anisclo valley in Ordesa

Anisclo valley in Ordesa

July 5, 2017 Where Ordesa Canyon is rough and wild, Anisclo is fairytale like and colourful. The Ordesa canyon is made by glacier ice while the Anisclo canyon is formed by water. The river Rio Bellos runs through the Anisclo canyon and colours in some  places blue-green and forms pools in other areas. The Anisclo … Lees verder