Cooking and Walking Holiday
Combine walking in the spectacular Spanish Pyrenees with cooking and visiting local food and wine producers.
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€1695 per person
No Single Supplement Solo travellers have their own private ensuite bedroom, at no extra cost.
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€1695 per person
“It’s the little things they do so well – everything from going and picking vegetables from their garden, collecting walnuts before the wild boar get them to all the visits we made to small local producers.” Claire. Windsor. UK
Our Cooking and Walking Holidays Spain strike a balance between cooking, exploring our region, and walking in the spectacular Ordesa National Park.
Our journey will take us from the high mountains to the foothills of the Pyrenees. Here we will discover the produce of the region, and with this in hand we will create some authentic Spanish dishes, as well as some of our own, all with a Spanish twist of course!
You will be staying at our renovated 17th century farmhouse, within the Pyrenees Geopark, a site recognized by UNESCO as of geological importance.
We are Simon and Lucy your hosts, and the majority of the cookery classes will be held in our spacious guest house kitchen. I, Simon, am passionate about food and cooking, and Lucy has a background in food science. Together we make a great team. So join us, as we share our passion and our tips.
The group size is limited to a maximum of 8 people.
Why not organize a group of friends! We can make this a private, tailor made holiday.
Questions about this trip?
We've compiled answers to common questions on our FAQ page. Here you'll find information about booking, travel, accommodation, and catering for individual needs. For anything else, please contact us at holiday@aragonactive.com,
Supporting local conservation
We support directly and indirectly the Foundation for the conservation of the Bearded Vulture, and Birding Aragon. This includes financial support, as well as highlighting the conservation work done in our area, on each of our holidays.
Cooking and Walking Holidays Spain Itinerary
The bullet point itinerary below gives an idea of what we will be doing during a typical week. To receive a full itinerary please enter your email address at the end of this section and we will email it to you.
The times given are approximate walking times.
Please note: this is strictly a no-smoking holiday.
DAY 1:
- Arrival at Casa Allué, Albella.
- Dinner and a chance to meet the group.
DAY 2:
- Morning guided walk, Ara Valley. Picnic (3-4 hours).
- Afternoon cookery workshop.
DAY 3:
- Visit to local cheese producer.
- Valley guided walk in the Ordesa National Park (2-3 hours).
- Afternoon cookery workshop.
DAY 4 :
- Visit to our wine growing area with a tasting at a local bodega.
- Lunch at a favourite restaurant.
- Afternoon olive oil visit.
DAY 5:
- Easy day in Albella with options for self guided walks.
- Optional cookery workshop. We prepare a paella, cooked and eaten on the terrace.
- Afternoon visit to a local house unchanged over the centuries.
DAY 6:
- Morning guided walk in the Ordesa National Park (10km, 350m ascent).
- Evening cookery workshop.
DAY 7:
- Morning guided walk above a gorge in the National park to see raptors (2 to 3 hours).
- Picnic lunch.
- Afternoon visit to the medieval town of Ainsa.
DAY 8:
- A flexible timetable depending on departure times.
Stay at our traditionally restored 17th century Farmhouse.
We are Simon & Lucy, your hosts, and we live in the tiny hamlet of Albella, with just eight permanent residents. An authentic Pyrenean experience….
Where we have the right recipe to make your holiday truly memorable.
Spacious bedrooms, deluxe ensuite bathrooms, and comfortable communal areas with Wifi.
Dining out on our large terrace from May to October.
Fresh produce that is locally sourced, or straight from our organic veg patch.
Local Somontano wines.
Whether it is breakfast, picnic lunches or evening meals, we prepare everything with care and passion.
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Just Some of Our Reviews on this Holiday…
“This was an amazing holiday in every way. Lucy and Simon made the 7 of us feel at home straight away. Spacious bedrooms, comfy beds and modern bathrooms…..Albella is a tiny hamlet of a few old houses, a chapel and very old church. It is so peaceful with the sound only of the cuckoo and a few sheep.
We cooked several meals including tapas under the expert guidance of Simon and Lucy. They gave us new useful tips and recipes and we had such fun in the cooking classes.
I returned so rested and rejuvenated and would thoroughly recommend booking one of their holidays. I’ll be going back.”
Vicky. Bath. UK. Cooking Holiday Spain May 2019
“The walking and cooking week far exceeded my expectations!! Accommodations were very comfortable, clean, and in beautiful setting. Simon and Lucy couldn’t have been better hosts. Very thoughtful, planning walking outings based on guests abilities. I went as a solo guest and felt included and very comfortable. Definitely would recommend for solos. We had wonderful picnics which Simon had prepared when we were walking as well as some meals out. But the best for me were the dinners on their patio.
Simon and Lucy’s passion for this beautiful part of the world was transmitted in so many ways. Breathing walks and visits to the Pyrenees. Visiting local artisans like an 80 year old beekeeper, a goat cheese maker, a local vineyard and more. They also imparted local history which has made me determined to read more Spanish history.
I plan to return and hopefully bring my family with me.”
Barbara. California. Cooking Holiday Spain September 2018
“This was my first Aragon Active holiday and I can’t wait to go back. I attended the Cooking and Walking holiday and enjoyed every minute.
The itinerary is nicely balanced, with a good mix of cookery classes, guided walks through stunning mountain scenery to visits to a local winery, an Olive Oil producer and an artisan goats cheese maker. The cookery classes are great fun and really hands on. Everything from picking vegetables from Simon’s organic roof top veg patch, to learning the art of chopping onions and garlic like a professional chef. The best bit is eating the delicious fruits of your labour, made even more enjoyable with some fantastic local wines.
Simon and Lucy are the perfect hosts. They are passionate about the cuisine of the Spanish Pyrenees and wonderful ambassadors for this stunning part of Spain.”
Peter. London. Cooking Holiday Spain October 2017
“Amazing, breath taking, colourful, delightful, engaging, fantastic, gorgeous, informative, and I could go on! Thanks for all your warmth and hard work.”
Carol. Melbourne. Cooking Holiday Spain September 2016
How to get to us at Casa Allué
We recommend to all guests that they make travel arrangements to Zaragoza.
There are direct flights into Zaragoza airport from London Stansted. Alternatively, Zaragoza has high-speed rail links from Barcelona and Madrid. Journey time from both cities is approximately 1½ hours.
From Zaragoza we offer a minibus taxi transfer service, collecting from the airport and the railway station to our Guest House in the Spanish Pyrenees. Transfer time is just under 2 hours. Cost €80 return per person.
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Booking
Availability & Reservation
Reserve your place by completing the form below.
If you are in any doubt about your suitability for this holiday please contact us before completing this form.
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Email: holiday@aragonactive.com
Tel: (0034) 679 345 623
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We require a €150 deposit per person as part of the reservation process. Our secure on-line payment system accepts all credit cards.