Miradores de Ordesa

Who they are

Miradores de Ordesa is an off-road excursion company based at Avenida de Ordesa 10, in Broto. It has operated since 2008 and boasts more than 18 years of knowing the valley. Its guides are local people. The website does not give the company's name or the Aragon tourism registration number; it does state that the price includes civil liability and accident insurance.

The classic excursion

Its main outing climbs by 4x4 along tracks to the Pico Estatón, at about 2,100 metres, and from there continues on foot to the viewpoints of the Ordesa canyon: the Rey viewpoint, the Reina and the Herradura, with the option of reaching Punta Acuta. It lasts about four hours. Of the total, about 32.5 km, about 28 are done by vehicle and about 4.5 km on foot, return, with barely 55 metres of ascent. The difficulty is low, so it is a comfortable way to look into the canyon for those who cannot or do not want to climb up from the meadow.

There are two variants on request: at sunset, the same route with the last light, and at your own pace, in which the off-road vehicle takes you up and you do the walk without a guide. You can also hire a private vehicle for groups of up to eight people.

Meeting points, ages and equipment

You meet in Broto or Buesa, at least 15 minutes before the time. Each day's schedule is set when booking; there are no fixed-time departures. They run all year if the weather allows, although they recommend spring, summer and autumn.

The minimum age is 6 years and 120 cm in height. Babies can only go on a private excursion and with an approved seat. They lend walking poles and booster seats for children at no charge. The vehicles are panoramic and have a ramp. You need sturdy footwear, clothing for the weather, something warm even in summer, water and sun protection. One dog per booking is allowed, on a lead, with a €10 supplement.

Price and bookings

The excursion costs €50 per person, adults and children from age 6; elsewhere on the website it says €49.50. It includes 4x4 transport from Broto or Buesa, the local guide, insurance and walking poles. They do not publish prices for the variants or the private vehicle.

You book online, with advance payment, or by phone (621 506 361), in which case you can pay in cash to the guide on the same day. Also by email, at [email protected]. If the weather is not safe, the company may change the route, change the date or cancel, and then offers another day or a refund. Not turning up counts as a cancellation with no refund. The customer's cancellation deadlines are not published: they are given in the booking confirmation. The website does not say in which languages they guide.

On its website they link to other companies in the valley, such as the Ordesa Pirineos zip line and Aventuras Pirenaicas, which handle their own bookings.