Aragon walks

Magical panoramas of rocky massifs, the clear, refreshing waters of the Rio del Vero and olive tree-lined paths to the picturesque villages of Alquézar and Asque. The perfect change of scenery!

An exceptional hike in the Ordesa Mont Perdu Natural Park. You must take the shuttle bus from Torla at the large car park at the entrance to the village.Please note: the elevation gain for this hike is incorrect. It should be 750m of elevation gain and loss, not 1758m as stated in the paragraph below.

In the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, walk through the famous Anisclo Canyon, created by the Rio Bellos. The altitude difference shown is an overestimate - it's only 500m.

This well-marked trail leads from the village around the Mallos, impressive rock structures. There are two versions of the circular trail, this one being the shorter. On sunny days, groups of climbers can be seen scaling these vertiginous walls, but this is obviously only for experienced, fully-equipped climbers.

An unforgettable hike in the heart of an impressive gorge carved out by the Noguera Ribagoranza. Dizzying footbridges and breathtaking views await you.

This hike, accessible to all, takes you to various viewpoints offering breathtaking views of the Escuain Gorge and Rio Yaga. Stop to see the Ermita de San Lorenzo, a rock covered with mysterious symbols and inscriptions. If you're lucky, you'll be able to spot the mythical bearded vulture and, more easily, vultures.

Accessible and very pleasant hike to the Pineta cirque with a beautiful view of Mont Perdu.

A variant of the tour of the Mallos de Riglos, already described in Visorando, which offers beautiful views of the Pyrenees and a return via a spectacular balcony path, El camino de Solano.

One of Jaca's great classics, the ascent to the Peña de Oroel cross can be enhanced by a beautiful ridge route and a wilder forest descent than the round trip via the normal route. Magnificent 360° views all along the ridge.

A beautiful loop starting from Piedrafita de Jaca with a visit to a geological curiosity, the Sarronal Arch.

A short, easy and beautiful circular route near Huesca, where you will enter an amazing gorge, visit a hermitage and return to the starting point via a beautiful balcony trail.

On the right bank of the Rio Arazas, the Faja Racon trail is very similar to that on the left bank, the Faja de Pelay.

A hike along the Rió Alcanedre before passing through the Fuente de Tamara, a true paradise of emerald waters, and finally arriving at the Pena Falconera (or Huevo de Morrano) with its astonishing shapes. Please note that part of the walk is also wheelchair accessible (see description).

Superb loop to the abandoned village of Yosa, along the GR®-15. The return via the ridge offers sumptuous views of the surrounding area, particularly the Pyrenean peaks of Monte Perdido and its sisters.

Short, easy hike in the heart of the Pineta Valley. Superb scenery.

Make the most of your visit to Aragon and Loarre Castle to explore El Ermita de San Cristóbal del Barranco, a cave hermitage tucked away at the bottom of a ravine, accessible via a superb path. Please note: the approach to the hermitage is vertiginous.

Start from Los Baños de Panticosa via the GR® 11, passing the Bachimana refuge, Ibon de Bachimana Bajo, Embalse de Bachimana Alto and Ibon Azul Superior. Return via the same route.

Version 2 updated on 30/04/2023 When the weather is bad in the Aspe Valley, it may be wise to go through the Somport tunnel and look for routes a little further south, where the sun may be shining. Here we present a fairly short, unpretentious but very accessible and frankly pretty (in our opinion) loop.El Paco is the cooler, wooded northern slope of a mountain, covered here with a protected pine forest, and La Fuente is a spring (fountain).

A loop passing through Lecina and its thousand-year-old oak tree, Abrigos de Barfaluy with its rock paintings and ancient beehives, Ermita de San Martín de Lecina.Enjoy a dip in the Rio Vero.

From Rodellar, the proposed hike takes you up to the Ermita de la Virgen del Castillo via the hamlet of Cheto. The return journey takes a detour to las Fuentes del Mascun, following the Mascun river. On arrival, you can take a tour of the village of Rodellar.

A magnificent hike along the edge of the Ordesa Canyon: extraordinary views of the canyon.

Hike through the Anisclo Canyon, ascending via the Faja de la Pardina and Col Arenas.

Climb to the top of the Peña de Oroel, Jaca's rocky outcrop, a superb vantage point overlooking a large part of the Aragonese Pyrenees.

A leisurely walk right on Teruel’s doorstep, with spectacular scenery all along the way. The first half is straightforward, with the Red Canyon on your right as you head up the forest track: magical, like a scene from a Western. After the gentle path, you’ll find yourself on a plateau offering a sublime panorama. The return journey takes you along a dry stream bed, riding over silt and gravel, but with beautiful views throughout: hills, ravines, cliffs, and that ever-present red earth, creating a unique atmosphere. It is said that the Battle of Teruel took place here.

In the heart of the Sierra de Guara, this walk partly follows the historic Huesca trail. Along the way, you’ll discover the abandoned village of Bagüeste, with a church whose ruins are well worth seeing.

A circular route along beautiful paths and tracks to walk around the Mallos de Agüero from Murillo de Gallego. The Mallos de Agüero may be smaller than those at Riglos but are much less crowded. You can walk around them from the village of Agüero; here I suggest a longer alternative with a unique and little-used return route from Murillo de Gallego, featuring a superb stretch at the foot of the Peña Rueba. An easy hike with no particularly difficult sections; a good pair of walking shoes is all you need.

Hike to revisit A little-used border hike offering views of the three valleys of Aspe, Canfranc and Ossau from above. Stunning views in all directions. Route for hikers: you will need to find your bearings at the start as there are no signposts. The end of the route can be avoided by hikers who suffer from vertigo.

This route, starting from Santa Maria de Buil, will take you through forests, traditional villages, streams and steep terraces with breathtaking views of the mountains.

There are many ways to visit these hermitages; we chose to do a circular walk, starting from the village of Anies. The first is El Ermita de la Virgen de la Pena de Anies, reminiscent of Greek meteors, which appears inaccessible; the next is El Ermita de San Cristobal del Barranco, a cave chapel lost at the bottom of a ravine. Next, we’ll visit two chapels – Santa Quiteria and Santa Barbara – which are of lesser interest but will bring the total to four!

Magnificent views of the French (Pic de Peyrelue, Soques, Balaïtous) and Spanish (Foratata, Sabocos, Pala de IP...) peaks of the Pyrenees on this moderately difficult loop trail, which goes around the El Forato massif, a group of several peaks very close to each other. Difficult if, like me, you choose to climb the peak from the landmark. Walking sticks are highly recommended for the descent. Lots of marmots along the route.

You will need to take an unpaved road to reach the starting point. Once you reach the starting point, you will begin your descent to the village of Finestras. From there, you will have a panoramic view of the Finestras wall. You will then descend to a small water source, which is beautiful and perfect for cooling off in summer. The return journey follows the same route as the outward journey.

A relatively short route to one of the best viewpoints in the upper Canfranc Valley, offering views of both Canfranc-Gare international station and the Candanchú ski resort.

A beautiful hike along a superb canyon at the entrance to Calomarde. A fairly busy site in a very touristy area.Please note that when parking in the village of Colomarde, it is best to use the paid car park or find spaces in the village, although these are few and far between. If you do park in the village, please respect the area and its residents by parking correctly where possible.

Hike from the car park at the Fomigal Zona Anayet resort towards Lake Anayet. Follow the GR®11 trail. Pass through La Garganta and then continue at a leisurely pace to Lake Anayet. Once at the lake, the view of the Pic du Midi d'Ossau is magnificent, as are the surroundings, colours and reflections. You can also hike to the Cuello de Anayet pass (2,414 m) and then Punta del Garmo (2,555 m), which are off the beaten track.

This hike climbs steeply over a short distance, but the path is passable. The hike takes you to Lake Escalar and the Col des Moines. It offers a variety of viewpoints.

The immense forests that dominate the Canfranc resort hide many secrets: amazing hydraulic structures, comfortable paths to access them, unique vegetation and a little-known history. Hiking in this setting is all the more enjoyable, even if the gentle slope of the paths means you cover more ground than you might imagine.

A beautiful family hike, not technical and well maintained. Located 15 minutes from Teruel on the outskirts of the village of San Blas. This hike allows you to enjoy the coolness of the Rio Guadialaviar, where you can refresh your feet in several places. Avoid the reeds, as I saw some snakes that were very happy to be there. Superb scenery all along the canyon, where you can navigate from one side of the river to the other thanks to a network of small bridges. Lots of coolness along the river, beautiful views.

El Pacino offers a unique 360-degree panorama of the Aragonese and French peaks, including the Pic du Midi d'Ossau in Béarn, and a beautiful variety of vegetation, although it is sometimes too exuberant as it often invades the trails.

This is the first day of a cross-border hike that takes you to the Pic du Midi d'Ossau, starting from an unusual point, the Col du Somport, rather than the Col du Pourtalet.Overnight stay at the Refuge de Pombie is essential, so remember to book in advance.

A short circular half-day tour starting from Biscarrués, alternating between tracks and paths, exploring Romanesque tombs, almond and cereal fields, passing through the village of Piedramorrera with its curious doorfronts.

A walk that will allow you to discover a canyon featuring magnificent pools with a final surprise: the Confesionnario waterfall, also known as Conoelmundo. This can be done by walking up the canyon (wear shoes that can get wet) or by taking the path that runs along the top of the canyon. The best time to visit is May–June. From the car park, it’s a 10-minute walk and, after crossing the river, you reach the first pool. After 150 m along the path from the first pool, you reach the river again. You’ll come across two signposts about 20 m apart, which will guide you to the waterfall via the canyon or the path. You can complete a circular walk as shown on the .gpx file

A trip to the Cinca waterfalls, then back via the sheep pasture before descending. A shorter version involves a return trip to the sheep pasture.

One of the most beautiful hikes in the area, featuring a lovely, technical circular route that can be challenging at times due to steep gradients. It’s best to follow the suggested route. There are numerous mountain lakes to explore, magnificent landscapes offering varied views of the surrounding mountain ranges, and a brand-new mountain refuge (where you can enjoy a meal or stop for a picnic).

This walk starting from Laspuña takes you right up to the foot of the Peña Monatñesa and offers some views of the Cinca Valley, the Pyrenean peaks to the north-west and, of course, the Peña itself. Most of the route is in the welcome shade of the umbrella pines, with the notable exception of the end of the descent, which can be gruelling in full sun. In fine weather, make sure you carry enough water for the end of the walk. In wet weather, the descent is undoubtedly dangerous, as it is very slippery. Much of the route is marked with yellow and white signs. Starting from the Laspuña car park, walk round the school and the adjoining field, then take the path that climbs up to the left. The path follows the valley floor as it ascends.

The walk starts from Fuente de la Pubiya, which is easily accessible by car and has a car park nearby. This walk allows you to reach your first peak at over 3,000 metres whilst enjoying magnificent high-mountain scenery, including glacial lakes, ridges and panoramic views of the Maladeta massif. However, the route remains challenging due to its length and elevation gain: it is advisable to be reasonably fit and to have experience of mountain walking before attempting it.

The route runs from Plan d’Abaixo to Fuente de la Pubiya. This final stage, approximately 10 km long, will take you back to the starting point of the route. You’ll follow mountain paths offering beautiful views of the valley before finishing with a gentle descent to Fuente de la Pubiya, thus completing this circular walk.

The route starts at the Cap de Llauset mountain hut and ends at Plan d’Abaixo. This stage takes you over the Col d’Ixalenques, which rises to an altitude of 2,812 metres. You’ll enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding peaks before beginning a long descent to Plan d’Abaixò, in the heart of a wild and unspoilt landscape.

The route runs from Prados de Llosás to the Cap de Llauset mountain hut. This is a day during which you’ll have the chance to climb a peak over 3,000 metres high, the Tuca de Culebres. From there, you’ll be able to enjoy a magnificent view of the Aneto. You’ll then continue on a gentle descent to the mountain hut.

Starting from Fuente de la Pubiya and ending at Prados de Llosás. The first day covers around 10 km with a climb of nearly 1,000 m. A lovely, gradual climb through the heart of the valley, with superb scenery and a finish in a magnificent setting.

A hike following the Remuné ravine, classified as ‘moderate’ by the Tourist Office, but we found the route to be more technical due to the numerous scree slopes and small streams, which made the rocks slippery. Some of the climbs are steep but over short distances; you climb whilst enjoying views of the various surrounding peaks and the sound of the waterfalls. The upper Ibons were almost dry, but the plateau then allows you to climb up to the Ibon de Remuné, which offers a little haven of tranquillity. A pleasant outing, though longer than expected.