| One of the absolute highlights of the Pyrenees is the Valle de Ordesa. It's fame draws hordes of yourist during the summer, but in June it's still doable, esepcially on a Monday. We decided for the serious Senda de Cazadores a steep 750m ascend, then 10km walking to the end of the valley, and back. We started with a slight hangover from Sunday evening, which was not ideal - but after an hour or so the physcial exercise brought us back in shape. The ascend is a real challenge, which took some 2.5 hours clmbing. Along the path I found Thore's buttercup, one of the delights of the valley. Other botanical highlights are the Long-leaved Butterwort and the Leafy lousewort, good old Edelweiss and many more. Though the hike was physcially challenging, it was absolutely worth the effort, both for the spectacular landscapes and the botanical delights.Walking back from de Circo de Soaso is relatively easy, since the path is rarely steep. From alpine grassland one gradually enters the forested lower valley, continuesly walking along the Rio Azaras. |
