Sierra de Guara - From Alquezar to Asque

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!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.47 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 366 m
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    Descent: - 371 m

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    Highest point: 684 m
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    Lowest point: 471 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) From the village of Alquézar, follow the signs to "Asque". Slightly downhill to reach the other hill, then an affordable climb with your back to the village. On the right, a cliff where you may see some climbers.

(1) At the top of the hill, a breathtaking panorama of the canyon and a chance to take a break and watch the birds of prey. Still following the signs for "Asque", start your descent, a small path not too steep but with slippery stones, so take care. Arrive at Pont de Villacantal. Accessible for swimming.

(2) Take the small path leading uphill. Another fairly gentle climb awaits you. The path is narrow at first, then widens. On your left, more eroded rocky massifs and numerous caves to observe from afar.

(3) At the top of this new hill, an information board, a stone shelter and a picnic area. The path widens and levels out. Keep following "Asque". Arrive at the village of Asque (inn).

(4) From now on, follow the signs for "Alquézar via le chemin des passerelles". The path is flat for a long while, and then begins a descent to the river, which ends at the Fuendebaños bridge.

(5) Return to the village. There are several paths leading to Alquézar. We've chosen the "nature trail", but the others will also take you back. Note the viewpoint on the way up.

(6) It's worth taking a break at the secure viewpoint.
Then continue North to Alquézar and the car park (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 651 m - Departure from Alquézar
  2. 1 : km 0.57 - alt. 674 m - Birds of prey panorama and observation
  3. 2 : km 1.24 - alt. 564 m - Villacantal bridge and bathing area
  4. 3 : km 2.26 - alt. 663 m - Small stone shelter for a break in the shade
  5. 4 : km 4.68 - alt. 614 m - Hostel bar with swimming pool, provides drinks and bread
  6. 5 : km 7.85 - alt. 473 m - Fuendebaños bridge - bathing area
  7. 6 : km 8.11 - alt. 508 m - Viewpoint overlooking the canyon
  8. S/E : km 9.47 - alt. 650 m - Arrival at Alquézar

Notes

What to bring:
- hiking boots,
- water, water, water...
- why not take a picnic? If the walk isn't long, you can spend the whole day with breaks,
- bathing suits,
- a little money if you stop off at the Auberge d'Asque,
- a guide to recognising birds of prey in flight.

A few climbs and descents that aren't too hard, but the rocks are a little slippery.
2 areas join the Rio Del Vero for a swim.

Worth a visit

- Raise your head (but not while walking), as many birds of prey, especially vultures, will accompany you.
- Head down: to put your feet in the water when you reach the river.
- In Asque, a hostel offers you a great break to eat, sleep in a Moroccan atmosphere, take a dip in a pool provided, relax in deckchairs and stock up on cold drinks and bread. Even wifi is included.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 35 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
janaser
janaser

After checking it out, we plan to take our hiking group on this route. Many thanks for all the information provided.

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User 11618329

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful, fairly easy hike with magnificent views.

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User 14849469

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Magnificent hike

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User 17032421

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike starting from the village, crossing the canyon and plantations, with a refreshing break halfway through – it was great. The description was very good throughout the hike. 👌👌

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User 3208434

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike starting in the gorges, then along the riverbed. We saw many birds of prey (including griffon vultures) on the cliffs and in the air. When you leave the river and head back up towards Asque, the trail turns into a wide path, which is less interesting. Asque is a tiny village. The return from Asque to Alquezar is not very interesting for a good half of the way, as it is still a wide track and there are no views. When you are almost there, you come back to the river, where you can dip your feet, and the gorges are still superb.
You will come to the end of the footbridge circuit (entrance fee).
In summary, we saw some beautiful landscapes in the gorges, but much of the hike is not particularly interesting...

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User 3131301

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk with a lovely spot at the start and end for swimming or picnicking. The scenery changes, which is very pleasant, but there isn't much shade, so it's best to go in the morning and take water with you.
The little inn in Asque is perfect for taking a break and enjoying a refreshing drink (very friendly owner).
At the start of the walk, a sign indicates that you have to pay to access the footbridges. We saw them at one point but didn't go over them, so don't pay any attention to that.
And the village itself is a gem.

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User 3150838

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnifique tout est wahoo!!!
Superb footbridge route, a must-do, the scenery is incredible!
I highly recommend it, preferably in May/June, you'll be all alone in the world!

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Panipwoblem77
Panipwoblem77

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It's impossible to get lost - the route is signposted! A little hesitation at Asque, in fact there are 2 ways of getting there, either by the track or by the path a little to the left.
The beginning is splendid, with shady sections. The end (in fact almost half the hike) must be a bit of a pain in the summer heat; for us it was just a bit monotonous.
In Asque we stopped off at the little bistro, which was nice; small (very) outdoor terrace; obviously it's expensive.
Apparently there's a honey producer in Asque, but we didn't find out about it until later...
We did the walk along the footbridges in the morning and this one in the afternoon. This allows us to have a quiet lunch in Alquezar.

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jpg13490
jpg13490

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We walked this route in the opposite direction to the description, starting with the footbridge route from Alquézar. The combination of the 2 routes is particularly interesting and doesn't add any extra height. Allow around 1 hour extra to take the time to explore the bottom of the gorge in peace. To take the footbridge tour, you need to buy a ticket from Alquézar town hall (€5 per person).

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opelliet
opelliet

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Done on 25/10/2024 from Asque (easier to park than Alquezar).
Not many people at this time of year. The village is beautiful. It was almost deserted.
Beautiful walk in Aragon.

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Joel Bogaert
Joel Bogaert

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
This is a very good quality tour; thank you very much!
I would suggest two improvements to the description
- better indicate the exact starting point in Alquezar,
- don't give French names to the paths to be used (especially the one from Asque to Alquezar) as there is no indication in French on the signposts.

Bonne continuation,
Joël

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V@lentin81
V@lentin81

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

nice trip

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boheme65
boheme65

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

At this time of year, there are few visitors.
The hike offers a wide variety of landscapes. The hostel at Asque is well worth a stop.
We cross the Rio Vero several times, which gives us a chance to cool off, and the colour of the water is just incredible!
On the way back, at the last bridge and before starting the climb, there are 2 paths on either side of the Rio that lead to a splendid waterfall that we haven't seen mentioned anywhere. It's definitely worth a diversion!

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didmoi
didmoi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike I recommend but avoid periods of too much heat

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Hervé Bignon
Hervé Bignon

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Magnificent walk with a wide variety of things to see.

The village of Alquézar is demanding a toll for the "footbridge path".
Despite the description, this is not the route in question, so there's no need to pay the toll.

The description gives a difference in height of 336m, but if I let the application follow the track, I find a value closer to 500m, but it has to be said that the road is very hilly, so if the track doesn't have enough points, the difference in height may be missing.

I may be repeating myself, but it was a real pleasure to ride this route, and I'd like to thank the author.

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