The watchtowers of Revilla

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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.25 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 408 m
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    Descent: - 415 m

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    Highest point: 1,379 m
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    Lowest point: 1,191 m

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Description of the walk

Start: Leaving the Bielsa Tunnel, head for Ainsa. Then take the Tella road and, after Cortalaviña, turn right at the fork. Park on the last bend leading to Révilla.

Waymarkers: This hike is very well signposted, with signs at all intersections.

(S/E) At the bend, find a signposted path (Miradores 45min). Follow it to the Ermita de San Lorenzo.

(1) Stop and take a look at this mysterious place. The rock is covered with inscriptions. Just beyond the Ermita de San Lorenzo, there's a first viewpoint with a superb view of the Rio Yaga. Continue on and reach a path junction.

(2) Take the path opposite to reach two superb viewpoints offering exceptional panoramic views of the Escuain Gorge. With binoculars, there's a good chance of spotting vultures.

(3) Turn around and return to the previous path junction.

(2) Turn left and begin a gentle but steep climb. Then the path becomes flat again, follow the cairns and reach the path junction at La Loresa.

(4) Turn right towards Revilla on an almost level path. After a hairpin bend to the right, you reach the hamlet of Revilla.

(5) Continue along this road and return to the car park at the bend (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,213 m - Start (Revilla bend)
  2. 1 : km 0.81 - alt. 1,310 m - Hermitage of San Lorenzo
  3. 2 : km 1.31 - alt. 1,273 m - Crossroads to the watchtowers
  4. 3 : km 1.43 - alt. 1,191 m - Mirador
  5. 4 : km 2.45 - alt. 1,379 m - Intersection
  6. 5 : km 3.79 - alt. 1,228 m - Revilla
  7. S/E : km 4.25 - alt. 1,205 m - Revilla bend

Notes

Start: Leaving the Bielsa Tunnel, head for Ainsa. Then take the Tella road and, after Cortalaviña, turn right at the fork. Park on the last bend leading to Révilla.

Waymarkers: This hike is very well signposted, with signs at all intersections.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
jackie techene
jackie techene

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful 30-minute walk along the path
The path is very easy, except at the end, at the viewpoint, where you have to climb over a few large rocks.
The walk is well worth it
However, 14 years ago, I had my car broken into at the same spot.
Be sure to lock your doors and take your papers with you.

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nou264
nou264

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk with viewpoints, but above all a chance to see the "bearded vultures", the emblematic birds of prey of this valley.

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randonneurintrépide
randonneurintrépide

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The walk is very good. However, the access path is a narrow road with no end in sight.

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Energix
Energix

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A wonderful walk with no major difficulties.
The climb is a little steep but short enough not to require any training.
The scenery is superb and the area is very popular with birds of prey, which can be admired in flight.

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maitej
maitej

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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François Jar
François Jar

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful views from the watchtowers

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françois legendre
françois legendre

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

hike made with a team of naturalists, superb very pleasant walk with many species of birds and a certain cultural interest with the hermitage

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Alinxu
Alinxu

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A well-marked trail, remarkable scenery, lots of birds...
The only drawback is that access to the car park is via a long, winding road, which can be tiring for young children who are not used to this type of route...

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NOUVENE
NOUVENE

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Magnificent hike. Vertiginous cliffs, flowers, birds of prey. Take time to visit the very typical village. Beautiful viewpoint over the canyon

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scleme
scleme

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

easy, superb views, vultures on hand, especially if you're at the mirador around 10:30 when they take off to feed their young...

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Jalolo09
Jalolo09

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very good, easy and short family hike with a good restaurant nearby afterwards.

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Jul85
Jul85

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A straightforward walk, very well signposted and with no major changes in altitude, offering a magnificent view of the canyon and the many birds of prey that can be seen. Don't forget your binoculars for a better view.

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jihem19
jihem19

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A must for all lovers of large birds of prey.
We had plenty of time to observe many griffon vultures, several bearded vultures and even a Egyptian vulture.
The hike itself is very pleasant, with a path overlooking the canyon.

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