Sierra de Guara - From Alquezar to Asque

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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
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.88 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,201 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,217 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,244 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,545 ft
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Near the Puente de Villacantal
1st bridge
Fuendebaños Bridge
Alquezar in sight

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 : mi 0 - alt. 2,136 ft - Departure from Alquézar
  2. 1 : mi 0.36 - alt. 2,211 ft - Birds of prey panorama and observation
  3. 2 : mi 0.77 - alt. 1,850 ft - Villacantal bridge and bathing area
  4. 3 : mi 1.41 - alt. 2,175 ft - Small stone shelter for a break in the shade
  5. 4 : mi 2.91 - alt. 2,014 ft - Hostel bar with swimming pool, provides drinks and bread
  6. 5 : mi 4.88 - alt. 1,552 ft - Fuendebaños bridge - bathing area
  7. 6 : mi 5.04 - alt. 1,667 ft - Viewpoint overlooking the canyon
  8. S/E : mi 5.88 - alt. 2,133 ft - 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 41 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Lulu 40
Lulu 40

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A really interesting route at the end of October – perfect for recharging your batteries.
Pomegranates to enjoy along the way.
The varied terrain is what makes it so interesting.
A mid-mountain trail, finishing with a stroll through the olive and almond groves.

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Tiki
Tiki

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 12, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This route is extraordinary. First of all, the village of Alquézar is stunning. Then there are hundreds of vultures soaring above the rock faces. Next comes the descent into the canyon, which is magnificent. The return journey takes you through olive groves, which is very pleasant. Everything is beautiful.

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emmanuel bouts
emmanuel bouts

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

You say that you should follow the sign for ‘Asque’ when entering the village, but you should actually follow the signs for the two water reservoirs: ‘Balsa superior’ and ‘Balsa inferior’. Or perhaps ‘Balso’ – it seems they’ve removed the ‘Asque’ signs, which are still there but not immediately visible when you enter the village.

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F8DHA
F8DHA

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 28, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk taking you down into the Vero Gorges, where you can spot plenty of griffon vultures and a few red kites. Some of the vultures have made their homes in the rock cavities. At the end of September, there’s hardly anyone on the path; you can have a dip and spot a few grass snakes that are excellent swimmers… but don’t worry, they’re harmless and just as scared of you as you are of them.
In Asque, apart from the inn, there’s a water tap in front of the church.

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Meïko
Meïko

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 21, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route offering a glimpse of this magnificent region of rock and water. Given the heatwave, we set off at 7 am… and walked the circular route in the opposite direction. That way, we were on the widest and sunniest path at the start of the walk, before reaching Asque. (Some lovely olive groves!)
Asque is tiny, and the inn was closed…
The second part was magnificent, through the wild canyon, with a dip in the river at the foot of the cliffs.
Climb back up to the village.

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User 25859033

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk to enjoy in spring and autumn. Stunning views over the Rio Vero.

Plenty of birds of prey to spot.

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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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