A very beautiful hike.
There is a tricky 10-metre section at the waterfall, but there is a safety line to help you.
The outward journey is a little more difficult than the return journey, but it's worth it. And it's good to do it in this direction.
The return route crosses fields.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 6.78 km
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Average duration: 2h 55
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Difficulty: Easy
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Back to start: Yes
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Ascent: + 337 m
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Descent: - 335 m
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Highest point: 1,847 m
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Lowest point: 1,556 m
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Country: Spain
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Area: Pyrenees
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City: Benasque/Benás
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Start/End: N 42.592872° / E 0.541275°
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,563 m - Municipal swimming pool
- 1 : km 0.22 - alt. 1,557 m - Barranco Alto
- 2 : km 0.88 - alt. 1,617 m - Hermitage
- 3 : km 2.98 - alt. 1,847 m - Waterfall
- 4 : km 3.33 - alt. 1,759 m - El Born
- 5 : km 5.35 - alt. 1,682 m - Barranco Alto
- S/E : km 6.78 - alt. 1,563 m - Municipal swimming pool
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