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An ideal option for visiting the impressive 11th-century Obarra Monastery, accessible directly on foot from Calvera without the need for a car. A magnificent route starting from the Casa Puixico lodge.The route begins at (D) Casa Puixico-Casa Lodge in the village of (1) Calvera, Spain. The rustic path winds its way down through the mountainside. Along the way, you’ll pass a superb (4) viewpoint on the path to the monastery (with sections of scree and some brambles). Just as you emerge from the forest, the route offers a magnificent (3) approach to the monastery through the woodland, revealing an unusual view of the monument’s apse, which suddenly comes into view from amongst the trees. You then reach the (2) Obarra Monastery itself. The return journey follows the same route back to (A) Casa Puixico. The ideal starting and finishing point for this walk is the Casa Puixico lodge in Calvera.
From Calvera to Obarra Monastery
An ideal option for visiting the impressive 11th-century Obarra Monastery, accessible directly on foot from Calvera, without the need for a car. A magnificent route starting from the Casa Puixico lodge.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 2.67 mi -
Average duration: 1h 55 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 810 ft -
Descent: - 794 ft -
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Highest point: 4,065 ft -
Lowest point: 3,304 ft
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,042 ft - Casa Puixico – Rural Guesthouse
- 1 : mi 0.01 - alt. 4,042 ft - Calvera, Spain
- 2 : mi 1.37 - alt. 3,340 ft - Obarra Monastery
- 3 : mi 1.44 - alt. 3,330 ft - Arrival at the monastery via the forest
- 4 : mi 2.13 - alt. 3,894 ft - View along the path to the monastery
- S/E : mi 2.67 - alt. 4,045 ft - Return to Casa Puixico
Notes
- Start and finish: Outside the door of the Casa Puixico lodge
- Contact and bookings: Casa Puixico
Worth a visit
- The Monastery of Santa María de Obarra: An exceptional masterpiece of 11th-century Lombard Romanesque art, nestled at the far end of the gorge.
- The Isábena Valley: A wild and well-preserved natural environment, typical of the Ribagorza region.
- The village of Calvera: A charming mountain village offering magnificent views.
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