My first attempt to break out of Gavarnie ended in sodden ignominy. I'd left the village laden with food for five days, but a few hours later, the Pyrenees had lured me into a violent electrical storm ...

This biosphere reserve comprises the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, with an 18 per cent nucleus zone, and the Viñamala Hunting Reserve. It includes the Ordesa Valley, a canyon with vertical ...

Spain boasts some of the most diverse and captivating valleys in Europe, shaped by rivers, mountains and centuries of history. Many offer spectacular landscapes, charming villages and rich historical ...