Huesca 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Among Spain’s deserts, the Monegros Desert offers a guaranteed change of scenery thanks to the landscapes and geological formations you’ll discover along this easy walk.

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.

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.

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.

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 very pleasant, easy walk in the Cirque d’Igüer (Sierra d’Aisa), with splendid views of the area’s main peaks: Pic de Mesola, Pic Lecherin, Pic d’Aspe and Pic de la Magdalena.

For a change from the usual ‘tours of…’, we suggest a round-trip crossing from the Col du Somport area to the Pombie Refuge, below the peak, taking different paths on the way there and back. A two-day cross-border hike, deliberately avoiding the overcrowded areas such as the Col du Pourtalet, Ayous and Lac de Bious-Artigues, etc. The first day offers stunning views: grassy ridges; the second even more so: flower-filled valleys. Magnificent views.

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.

Round trip to the Soaso waterfalls. A lovely walk following the trail to the Soaso waterfalls. This is the Faja de Pelay walk, but it doesn’t go via the top as that section is quite dangerous. There are four waterfalls, as well as a shelter in the middle of the plain. For children, it’s possible to walk as far as the waterfalls and stop there before turning back. This can be brilliant for little ones who already enjoy walking. Please stay on the paths and respect the mountain.

A lovely walk following the waterfalls, with magnificent scenery. This walk takes in the Cinca Waterfall, the Larri Waterfall, the Salto de la Larri Waterfall and a high vantage point overlooking the mountains. There are also numerous viewpoints, including several overlooking the Larri Waterfall. Please take care at a dangerous section where you have to cross a stream. There is also a lovely picnic spot with views of the mountains, right by the water. Please stay on the paths and respect the mountain

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.

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

If you’re in the Col du Somport area and the weather is clear (and safe), this short circular route will delight you in no time. Thanks to the chairlift, you’ll reach the starting point quickly, and the ridge walk will allow you to admire the surroundings at your leisure in a unique way. The route is unmarked but clearly defined.

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.

Punta Pacino is a magnificent 360° viewpoint from which you can admire a host of peaks, such as the Pics d’Enfer, Peña Roya, Pico de Anayet, Pic du Midi d’Ossau, Peña Forratata, Lake Lanuza, the village of Sallent de Gallego and many more. Forests and pastures blend together to form a splendid landscape. The route follows a track for a short stretch, but is mostly along paths and trails.

A pleasant circular walk, mostly through woodland, with a few sections of scree on the descent. Lovely views over the Canfranc Estación valley and the Candanchu cirque. A hike of moderate difficulty due to the elevation gain. The path is narrow and you’d be well advised to be sure-footed.

An easy walk of less than 6 km there and back from the Casa Puixico lodge in Calvera. An ideal walk to discover the abandoned village of Castrocit and its church in a wild and peaceful landscape.

This is a circular route that follows existing paths. The descent follows a track that sometimes disappears, but is never far away. Just look out for the cairns. There are also herds of cows and sheep (watch out for the Ppatous).

A very beautiful round-trip walk with a spectacular view of the lake at the end. The slope is sometimes very steep and there are plenty of stones on the path, particularly at the lower and upper sections. In between, there’s a short stretch through alpine pastures where cows graze freely. You’re accompanied all the way by streams fed by melting glaciers, and the scenery is magnificent.

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).