My wife and I scheduled one week and came back for another. Each one was packed with history (THOUSANDS of years of history), amazing architecture, medieval villages, Basque culture... read more and hundreds of miles of hiking trails in these beautiful mountains. Georgina was great. She is a knowledgeable guide and caring host.

  A WALKING HOLIDAY AND SO MUCH MORE - If you are looking for an authentic Basque experience, look no further than the Pyrenean Experience. We spent a week with Georgina and 3 other entertaining couples and had an... read more amazing time.

We booked onto a self-guided walking trip but got a whole lot more. There were walks for all abilities, all in beautiful surroundings. Georgina is an exceptional host who welcomed us into her home and went out of her way to make sure everyone was catered for.

It is difficult to describe in words what our week was like. Yes, we booked onto a self-guided trip but the situation was so relaxed and fluid we occasionally walked together as a group and had lunches out together (arranged by Georgina). The holiday was so much better than we had anticipated and I can’t recommend it enough.

  A memorable experience - My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed the warm welcome and hospitality that we received alongside the four other guests in this delightful farmhouse in the beautiful Spanish Pyrenees. The situation... read more is glorious and the program and walks were tailored to our own tastes and personalities providing a flavour of Basque culture, local history and taking us through amazing geography. One highlight out of so many was to visit the nearby village of Zubieta for their celebration of the Basque language day and to witness and feel part of their customs. Thank you Georgina and her colleague and friend Carol.

  Outstanding Trip - We spent a week in the Pyrenees at Georgina's place on self-guided walking trip with added Spanish lessons and it was fantastic. Our main reason for booking was for... read more the Spanish lessons but the highlights was the walking, the other 6 great guests and the true cultural experience. We were novice mountain walkers but there were many different levels of walks for anyone. The Farm is set in the Pyrenees and has an amazing setting with exceptional Basque inspired food. Georgina was a great and lively host and her acceptance into the local Basque culture gave us an authentic Basque experience. I would highly recommend this and if you are looking for an authentic cultural and walking experience you have to book here!

  Absolutely amazing holiday! - I highly recommend the Pyrenean Experience. Georgina was a wonderful host and made us feel like family. The accommodation was perfect and the sights were stunning. We enjoyed the local... read more food, music and incredible cultural experiences. I can't wait to visit again!

  Impressive Pyrenean Experience - My second visit to this fabulous part of the world was possibly better than my first visit in 2019. Almost all of the other guests were on repeat visits which... read more is a clear indication of the time that is had here. To have a week walking in the beautiful hills, swimming in stunning rivers and enjoying the company of like minded people from different parts of the world is for me exactly the holiday that I enjoy. Georgina our host is exacting with details of travel and ensures everyone is comfortable.

  Attended the Intermediate Spanish & Walking Course at the beginning of September with my husband. We felt at home immediately and adored the glorious surroundings. Spanish teacher Laura... read more was excellent and our group of 6 had a lot of fun learning together. We were escorted by the lovely Georgina, who owns and runs the courses, on lots of fabulous walks to beautiful Basque villages meeting lots of interesting locals along the way. Our chef, Carole produced really tasty, varied and satisfying meals. Breakfast was a help yourself affair with lots of choice. Rooms are comfortable and all en-suite with the most lovely terrace, on which to admire the spectacular views. One of our most memorable experiences. We would highly recommend The Pyrenean Experience for walking and leaning Spanish and the whole area is absolutely beautiful. We also stayed 4 nights in San Sebastián, which was a splendid city. Oh and we had an absolutely gorgeous gourmet lunch on the last day in a local village, which was top notch. Well done to the team at The Pyrenean Experience. We are recommending it to all of our friends and family.

  Lovely people in a beautiful setting - If you want to improve your Spanish in a relaxed and lovely setting this holiday is perfect. The accommodation is excellent overlooking a beautiful valley. The teaching is thorough and... read more imaginative, and you are expected to practice Spanish during the day. The walks are interesting and often involve meeting local people or visiting nearby villages. Georgina and her team are absolutely lovely and their hospitality is amazing. Highly recommended.

  Simply Excellent - A fabulous week of excellent food intelligent conversation fantastic walks.
Our objective was to improve our Spanish and in the process we also got fit and learned about a new... read more culture. Excellent

  Basque Pyrenees Walking and Spanish Language Immersion - What a treat to share a brief spell under the spell of Georgina's Pyrenean Experience.
The Team, company, Spanish teaching, walking and swimming in the glorious Basque countryside were... read more all first class. Chatting with locals and some bonus surprises all added to make the experience unforgettable.

  Quite frankly one of the most inspiring and enriching weeks of my life! - Well, I will attempt to keep this to the point as there are so many positive points to make. First off, the setting is incredible, no, breath-taking. Georgina is a... read more fantastic individual with boundless energy, not surprising that she has attracted team of like-minded and generous people.

I spent a week there on a Spanish immersion course, two-hour lessons everyday followed by mountain walks, interspersed with local fiestas and restaurant trips serving the most creative and delicious food I have experienced since my two year stint of living in Spain. But perhaps the most significant part of my week was the confidence that it has given me to speak Spanish and develop my life here in Spain.

Do not doubt whether you should sign up to one of these experiences, just do it. You will not regret it. In fact, you will most likely return for a second or third visit.

  Walking, culture and language - A wonderful week as part of a house party at a farmhouse in the Basque mountains with stunning views.
Our hostess, Georgina, guided us on daily walks chosen to suit... read more our abilities and the weather, which was exceptionally hot. We went through forests, along rivers, into villages and swam in lakes. We chatted in Spanish, until our conversations became far too exciting and our vocabulary failed us!
We had Spanish classes in the afternoons. Learning was made fun by the ever patient Laura.
The evenings were spent eating wonderful food, thanks to Carol, and more chatting. There were cultural events too - a Paella demonstration on the terrace and a local musician were highlights.
It was a truly memorable holiday thanks to Georgina, her team and all the other group members.

  The week at Georgina’s Basque home was awe inspiring. The landscape, scenery, culture, comfort, education and laughter on the hikes and the terrace were like no other trip I... read more have been on. It really allowed me to unplug and soak in a wonderful experience.

  Wonderful experience, kind and supportive people, brilliant location. - The Spanish emersion week long course was a wonderful experience. We spent the mornings on gentle hill walks talking (in Spanish) and learning about the traditions of the local basque... read more area of which Georgina and her team have a fund of wonderful stories. Then afternoons were about relaxation and revision in preparation for the lessons, often carried out on the wonderfully comfortable terrace overlooking the stunning scenery, followed by a delicious dinner and much wine/beer and more interesting conversation. This is all about people from different backgrounds mixing and learning from each other.
The Farmhouse is delightful. Comfortable clean, well equipped bedrooms overlooking the valley below, meals on the terrace as the sun sets and the moon rises. So peaceful and relaxing. An evening of romantic Spanish guitar completed the picture.
I would like to give my heartfelt thanks to Georgina, Carol, Laura and Marion for their unfailing enthusiasm, patience, perseverance and much appreciated friendship. I learned so much and gained so much confidence in my Spanish speaking.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.

  A wonderful way to practice Spanish and experience local culture - This was my second visit to Ituren and again I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the language and culture. Due to the extreme heat wave we had... read more to change the schedule to early morning walks, time cooling off by rivers and lakes, and late afternoon Spanish lessons. Georgina and Carol did everything they could to ensure we immersed ourselves in Spanish - without suffering heat stroke!
Laura - our local Spanish teacher - taught us so much about not only the language, but also local culture and mythology, the landscape, trees and vegetation. She worked hard to make the lessons fun, we laughed so much- it was wonderful.
The food was wonderful, as were my fellow students. And the icing on the cake was ending the night with a glass of wine, sitting on the patio outside my room, absorbing the view and sounds of the countryside . It’s my retreat!