33 EASY WALKS NEAR CAMPING PEÑA MONTAÑESA

www.penamontanesa.com 1. WHAT WILL WE DO TODAY? 3 2. MOUNTAIN HIKE TO LLANOS DE LALARRI (FROM PINETA) 4 3. MOLINO DE ASO – WATER ROUTE 5 4. SOURCE DE LOS BAÑOS OR SOURCE DE LOS SUSPIROS 6 5. WALK TO THE VIEWPOINT OF REVILLA 7 6. FROM THE ALP OF ORDESA TO THE WATERFALL ARRIPAS 8 7. WALK THROUGH THE OTAL VALLEY 9 8. ROUTE THE HERMITAGES OF TELLA 10 9. DOLMEN MEGALÍTHIC OF TELLA 11 10. HIKE OF BOTANICAL TRAIL OF L’AUSERA 12 11. RIVER ROAD FROM PLAN TO 13 12. WALK TO THE VIEWPOINT OF PUYADASE 14 13. LECINA MILL AND THE HERMITAGE OF SAN MARTIN 15 14. HIKE INTO THE VERO CANYON 16 15. WALK TO RELIGIOUS MILITARY GROUP OF SAMITIER 17 16. LAKE OF MEDIANO 18 17. HIKING GORGE ENTREMON 19 18. THE TOWER OF AND THE PUPPETEERS OF BINEFAR 20 19. MURO DE RODA 21 20. WALK TO THE HERMITAGE LA ESPELUNGA 22 21. THE MONASTERY OF SAN VICTORIAN 23 22. THE PEÑA MONTAÑESA 24 23. WALK TO COVER CROSS (CRUZ CUBIERTA) 25 24. WALK TO 26 25. Walk TO SAN VICENTE DE LABUERDA 27 26. WALK TO 28 27. WALK TO THE CHAPEL LOS PALACIOS 29 28. WALK TO THE HERMITAGE SANTA ANA 30 29. WALK TO THE CASTLE OF BOLTAÑA 31 30. FROM DE VIEWPOINT OF JANOVAS TO THE VILLAGE 32 31. TAKE A BATH IN THE RIVER 33 32. BUDDHIST CENTER OF PANILLO 34 33. THE SANCTUARY OF TORRECIUDAD 35 3 1 WHAT WILL WE DO TODAY? AREA: CAMPING 1. Today, nothing… 4

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: easy-medium. SLOPE: 270 m. from the chapel APPROXIMATE TIME: 1 hour and a half, one way. START: parking Pineta. Accessible all year except when it snows; in this case, you need snowshoes. It can be accessed by two diffe- rent ways. 1. By the path that crosses the river Cinca and up towards the Circus, across the bridge. There are signposts that mark the route. 2. From the chapel Virgen de Pineta, near the National Parador.

2 ORDESA AND MONTE PERDIDO NATIONAL PARK ESPACE: PINETA VALLEY 2. Mountain hike to Llanos de Lalarri (from Pineta) 5 3 ORDESA AND MONTE PERDIDO NATIONAL PARK ESPACE: AÑISCLO VALLEY 3. Molino de Aso – Water route

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: easy. SLOPE: 50 m. TIME: 1 hour round walk. Total distance: 1.5 Km. START: parking Ereta de Bies. Accessible the whole year except during periods of snowfall. Leaving the parking Ereta de Bies, walk to the old roman bridge of San Úrbez, suspended 30m. high above the river Bellos. Nearby is the hermitage build in a rock dedicated to St. Úrbez. Leaving the main road, on the left, a path descends to the river Bellós and the old bridge. You pass along some viewpoints, reaching the little river and wa- termill of Aso and some beautiful waterfalls. Finally, we leave the route and continue until the parking. 6

DIFFICULTY: short walk with steep. TIME: 20 minutes. START: indicator signal at the access road to the canyon. The Source of Los Baños is located close to the entrance of Añisclo Canyon. An indication panel on the road marks the beginning of the 278 steps, to facilitate the descent which lead us to the source. This source is well known for the health benefits and is attended for many years for a large number of people, mostly suffering bronchial conditions. To take some effect, you should drink the water for nine consecu- tive days.

4 ORDESA AND MONTE PERDIDO NATIONAL PARK ESPACE: AÑISCLO VALLEY 4. Source de los Baños or Source de los Suspiros 7

5 ORDESA AND MONTE PERDIDO NATIONAL PARK ESPACE: ESCUAÍN 5. Walk to the viewpoint of Revilla

DIFFICULTY: easy. TIME: 2 h. START: above the village of Revilla curve (1250m). Very nice walk in spring. Leave the car at the starting point and take the left path, heading west. This path leads to the viewpoints. There are three viewpoints, the first one halfway and the other two at the end of the route, very close to each other. Here you will have a nice view to the Gorges of Escuain. On the way back you can take the indication to Revilla and you will return to the village by the Gurrundue cirque. 8

DIFFICULTY: easy. SLOPE: 100 m. TIME: 1h one way. Accessible all year except the snowperiod. START: the end of the parking Ordesa. At the end of the parking take the path to Soaso. You walk through the beech forest, cross the ravine Cotatuero until reaching the viewpoint of the waterfall Arripas. After seeing the waterfall continue on the same path a little more, gentle climbing, shortly after, you see a detour indicated “Pradera”. Take this path that is descending. After a few meters take the curve to the right which goes to the bridge over the river Arazas and waterfall Arripas. Pass the bridge and soon you see the viewpoint Bucardo. We left uncrossed the bridge Cadiera and finally cross the bridge of the Senda de los Cazadores, heading back to the meadow of Ordesa. 6 ORDESA AND MONTE PERDIDO NATIONAL PARK ESPACE: ORDESA VALLEY 6. From the alp of Ordesa to the waterfall Arripas 9

7 ORDESA AND MONTE PERDIDO NATIONAL PARK ESPACE: BUJARUELO VALLEY 7. Walk through the DIFFICULTY: easy. Otal Valley TIME: 2 h. 30‘ SLOPE: 300 m. START: Romanesque bridge of San Nicolás de Bujaruelo. From the bridge of San Nicolás de Bujaruelo (1.340 m.), on the left, continue walking along the way, in north direction. In 20 minutes on the altitude of 1.370 m., you will see a source and a crossroad. Take the path to the right, that goes through the Valley of Otal. Looking NW we see the peaks of Ordiso (2.320 m.) and Asperillo (2.355 m.) On the North, you can see the Vignemale - Comachibosa (3.300 m.) and just before this mountain, the Cervillonar. In 1 hour, at the altitude of 1.620 m., we enter in the Valley of Otal. It is a totally flat and treeless valley. At the end of this alp you can see the top of the mountain Tendeñera (2.853 m.). His flat and U-shaped structure tells us that it was eroded by the glaciers. We also see a natural barrage of an old mountain lake. 10

DIFFICULTY: easy. SLOPE: 150 m. TIME: 1 h. Circular walk. START: Corner of the parish church of San Martín de Tella. Accessible all year except when it snows or blizzard. Tella is located at 1.384 meters. It is one of the most picturesque villages in the with its ti- pical houses: stone, tile roofs, few windows and chimneys decora- ted with frightening witches. In Tella we find the nice walk of the three hermitages, from diffe- rent chronological moments. The first, of San Juan and Pablo, is Romanesque. The following hermitage is Nuestra Señora de Fajanillas and the third one is the hermitage of the Virgen de la Peña; all are framed in an excep- tional landscape. The legends say in this area is where the witches come together. The walk is circular and runs 8 along a well marked trail. The hermitages are at different points PERIPHERY ORDESA AND along the walk. MONTE PERDIDO NATIONAL PARK

ESPACE: TELLA 8. Route the hermitages of Tella 11

9 PERIPHERY ORDESA AND MONTE PERDIDO NATIONAL PARK ESPACE: TELLA 9. Dolmen megalíthic of Tella

Tella dolmen, also known as Piedra de Vasar or Losa de la Campa, is located the northwest of Tella. Just before reaching Tella, you will see the indication. Archaeologically is a megalithic monument intended for funeral use, collective burial. Consists several slabs, bowing vertically holding deck slab. The entire assembly is covered by a mound of stones or earth or both (ritual element also neces- sary for the construction of the monument). In an excavation, bones and other Megalithic utensils were found, which are now in the Provincial Museum of . 12

DIFFICULTY: medium ESTIMATED TIME: 2 - 3 hours. START: 1 km. from San Juan de Plan towards Biadós. Not recommended with bike or baby car. Recommended for children from 5 years. ROUTE DESCRIPTION: This is a botanical route that con- nects two old bridges. The trail runs through a shadowed and rich vegetation area. At the entrance of the Pecadores bridge there is a sign explaining the history of his name and along the way there are interpretive panels of the flora. In half an hour we reach the brid- ge Puente del Molino, from where it is possible to complete the path descending the riverbank about 2 km. It is recommended to be careful with children close to the places where are deep ravines.

10 PERIPHERY POSETS-MALADETA NATURAL PARK

ESPACE: GISTAIN VALLEY 10. Hike of botanical trail of l’Ausera 13

11 PERIPHERY POSETS-MALADETA NATURAL PARK ESPACE: SAN JUAN DE PLAN 11. River road from Plan to San Juan de Plan

DIFFICULTY: easy. ESTIMATED TIME: 20 minutes. START: river area (in either locations). It can be done by bike and baby car. It is a quiet promenade that runs parallel to the river and connects the Villages Plan and San Juan de Plan. 14

DIFFICULTY: easy. ESTIMATED TIME: 15 minutes. START: the entry of the village Gistaín / Chistén. It can be done with baby baby car. On the right side there is a road surrounding the village and goes ascending to the viewpoint, which is a pleasant area with the Puya- dase Cross and from here you have a beautiful view of river and the massif of Cotiella.

12 PERIPHERY POSETS-MALADETA NATURAL PARK

ESPACE: GISTAÍN 12. Walk to the viewpoint of Puyadase 15

13 NATURAL PARK SIERRA Y LOS CAÑONES DE GUARA ESPACE: LECINA 13. Lecina mill and the Hermitage of San Martin

DIFFICULTY: easy. TIME: 1 h. START: from the village Bárcabo. From Bárcabo follow the path that leads to the dam. To the right is the Verrala source. The trail continues parallel to the cut in the river where also is the vestige of the old mill Lecina. If we continue along the river road, we reach the confluence with the Choca Canyon and the Hermita- ge of San Martin. 16

DIFFICULTY: easy. TIME: 2 h. Circular walk. START: main square of Alquézar. The hike is bounded by the walls of the gorge of Vero River and the trail is fitted with hanging walkways and wooden stairs. This walk allows us to go from the historic village of Alquézar to the inside of one of the gorges of Vero, seeing different elements of the water and the bridge Fuente de los Baños.

14 NATURAL PARK SIERRA Y LOS CAÑONES DE GUARA

ESPACE: ALQUÉZAR 14. Hike into the Vero canyon “Las Pasarelas” 17

15 LAKE MEDIANO – FUEVA VALLEY

ESPACE: SAMITIER 15. Walk to religious military group of Samitier

DIFFICULTY: easy-medium. TIME: 2 h. START: from Samitier. The road that connects the village of Samitier with its castle and the chapel is a rugged path. Although the doors of the buildings are clo- sed, you can access the interior by opening the fritters. The route involves the ascent of the hill by a clearly marked path. It has several ledges until you reach the top of hill. Here you have a great view of the Pyrenees in the background, the reservoirs and the Entremón Gorge can be seen from above and enjoy the incom- parable tranquility and silence. 18

It is one of the largest reser- voirs of , with 1,714 ha. surface and with a total capacity of 436.35 hm3, and a useful capacity of 426 hm3. The remains of the village Me- diano are under the water. Of all the buildings, the Romanesque church is the only left standing after the flooding of the area by the water of the reservoir. Even in times of high water level of the re- servoir, the steeple of the church emerges on the surface.

16 LAKE MEDIANO – FUEVA VALLEY

ESPACE: MEDIANO 16. Lake of Mediano 19

17 LAKE

ESPACE: EL GRADO - MEDIANO 17. Hiking gorge Entremon

DIFFICULTY: easy, even though are a few sections of the path, that are very narrow and pass parallel to the precipice without guardrails. TIME: 1 hour only one way. HOW TO GET THERE: we take the A 138 national road in the direction of . After 18 km you arrive in Mesón de Ligüerre, where you have to take the detour to the left towards . After 3 km you cross the bridge over the reservoir of El Grado. Behind the bridge there is a small parking zone, where you can leave the car. There are signs that mark the route (Gorge of the Entremon). This route is part of the GR-1. There are also posters on the ornithological wealth of the route along the way. 20

ABIZANDA TOWER Clearly visible from the road C-138 from Barbastro to L’Ainsa. Dominates the hill on which the village stands. The views of the region and the Pyrenees, from the scaffold, are spectacular. The village was a former muslim fort named Abinyuyas. It was re-taken by Sancho III “El Mayor”.

“LOS TITIRITEROS” (THE PUPPETEERS) The Pyrenean house puppets and popular theater is the place where the Puppeteers of Binéfar are continuously representing their creations and they offer visitors an opportunity of leisure related to the theatrical, musical and festive culture of the Pyrenean environment.

18 LAKE EL GRADO ESPACE: ABIZANDA 18. The Tower of Abizanda and the Puppeteers of Binefar 21

19 LAKE MEDIANO – FUEVA VALLEY

ESPACE: VALLE DE LA FUEVA 19. Muro de Roda

Located in a strategic location, is a fortified village in the municipa- lity of La Fueva, in the region. You reach Muro de Roda along a track that is accessible from Tierrantona also by 4x4. We can also visit, taking advantage of the rest of the time, the valley of Fueva, with its many villages, whose capital corresponds to Tierrantona. 22

DIFFICULTY: easy. TIME: 2 h. START: from the Monastery of San Victorian. From the back of the monastery is a small wooden sign indicating the start of the walk and some- times you have to cross a small stream. The first part of the route runs along the rocky slope of the mountain and it is essential to be very careful about the gap that opens to the right. After approximately 15 minute walk, we will see the hermitage of San Antonio. The trail continues into the woods and is indicated by the white and yellow paint indicating the PR. Almost at the end of the route there are small ledges.

20 AT THE FOOT OF THE MOUNTAIN “PEÑA MONTAÑESA” ESPACE: SAN VICTORIÁN MONASTERY 20. Walk to the Hermitage La Espelunga 23

21 AT THE FOOT OF THE MOUNTAIN “PEÑA MONTAÑESA”

ESPACE: SAN VICTORIÁN MONASTERY 21. The Monastery of San Victorian

The monastery of San Victorian is located in one of the South Eastern slopes of the mountain Peña Montañesa, in the munici- pality of Los Molinos and a few miles of Ainsa. It has its origins in the eleventh century after the monks of the Visigoth monastery of Ashan, around Huesca, moved to this place. It has been recently restored by performing a thorough cleaning and reconstruction of the roof of the church. The monastic complex mainly consists buildings from the sixte- enth and eighteenth centuries. 24

Peña Montañesa (2.291 m.) is the highest point of the mountain Sie- rra Ferrera in the Sobrarbe in the . It is located north of the village Ainsa. To reach the starting point for this mountain hike, we go to Ainsa, on the crossroad we drive to the left to Campo. We pass the village, 7 km. more and reach the village Arro. We turn to the left (signaled) to the monastery San Victorian, 15 km. above. At 2 km. after passing the village of Oncins, we will see the begin- ning of the path on the left side, well indicated. We can leave the car next to the old church Virgen del Pilar and 1 km before the Monastery of San Victorian.

22 AT THE FOOT OF THE MOUNTAIN “PEÑA MONTAÑESA”

ESPACE: SAN VICTORIÁN MONASTERY 22. The Peña Montañesa 25

23 AÍNSA, LABUERDA AND BOLTAÑA SURROUNDINGS ESPACE: AÍNSA 23. Walk to Cover Cross (Cruz Cubierta)

TIME: 15 minutes. START: behind the castle of Ainsa. It can also be done by bike and baby car. After visiting the medieval village of Ainsa, its old arcaded Plaza Mayor, the streets, museums, crossing the courtyard of the castle of Ainsa, passing a woo- den bridge which spans the moat of the citadel, we reach a large parking. Go to the right. A wooden sign indicates “Cruz Cubierta”. This circular temple was built in 1655 to commemora- te the battle of the Reconquest of Ainsa and the Muslims. Between 8 columns and surroun- ded by an ancient gate, lays the stone representation of the Cross on the oak, symbol of Sobrarbe and first quarter Coat of Aragon. It is a peaceful environment. In summer, early in the morning or sunset. 26

We can start on the campsite, departing from the reception following the path along the cam- ping beside the river Cinca. The houses are grouped around the church of San Sebastián, with its large tower. The village is found around the Plaza Mayor. It has two neighborhoods, San Juan and San Sebastian. The streets still retain their old names: Herrería, Arboleda, Barranco, etc. The local summer “fiestas” of Labuerda are held on August 16, in honor of San Roque, while winter “fiestas” are dedicated to San Sebastián, January 20.

24 AÍNSA, LABUERDA AND BOLTAÑA SURROUNDINGS

ESPACE: LABUERDA 24. Walk to Labuerda 27

25 AÍNSA, LABUERDA AND BOLTAÑA SURROUNDINGS

ESPACE: SAN VICENTE DE LA LABUERDA 25. Walk to San Vicente de Labuerda

This walk starts from the campsi- te. Before reaching the village, is the Romanesque church of San Vicente de Labuerda. In addition, this church is near the place where the relics of St. Visorio were found. ITINERARY: Leaving the campsi- te, towards the Hotel, at the other side of the road take the path that goes through the woods, towards San Vicente. Approximately 2 h. 28

The village of Ainsa, declared a National Monument in 1965, is located in a privileged place. Surrounded by large natural areas like the National Park of Ordesa and Monte Perdido and the Natio- nal Park of the Canyons and . In the old village you can visit the castle dating from the 11th century, the Plaza Mayor dating back to the XI and XII century and the church of Santa María, the 11th century. Its streets, with old and renovated houses composing the wonderful setting of the old medieval town of Ainsa. Do not forget the two rivers, Cinca and Ara, who are passing through the village and both ending in the lake Mediano. ITINERARY: Leaving the camp- site, towards the Hotel, we take the road to Cruz Cubierta and continue, reaching the castle and the old town.

26 AÍNSA, LABUERDA AND BOLTAÑA SURROUNDINGS

ESPACE: AÍNSA 26. Walk to Ainsa 29

27 AÍNSA, LABUERDA AND BOLTAÑA SURROUNDINGS

ESPACE: AÍNSA 27. Walk to the Chapel Los Palacios

TIME: 30 minutes (one way). START: Ara River Bridge, at the fork of the road Barbastro- Gua- so/ Natural Park Sierra de Guara. Accessible all year, preferably in spring. Looking ahead, we see that in the middle of the two roads starts a path that will lead us to the hermitage Los Palacios. The views of Ainsa, its old town and the Pyrenees are magnificent. To reach the shrine, you have to take a detour to the left. 30

DIFFICULTY: easy. TIME: a little over an hour. Circular route. START: Cinca river between the bridge and park. You can do this walk with baby baby car. From the starting point, the path runs flat and parallel along the ri- ver Cinca. After walking about 15 minutes, turn to the right, which is signposted and leads us to the hermitage. The road then joins the road to El Pueyo de Araguás. When you reach the road, go to the right with a steep descent that brings us back to the park Ainsa.

28 AÍNSA, LABUERDA AND BOLTAÑA SURROUNDINGS ESPACE: AÍNSA 28. Walk to the Hermitage Santa Ana 31

29 AÍNSA, LABUERDA AND BOLTAÑA SURROUNDINGS

ESPACE: BOLTAÑA 29. Walk to the Castle of Boltaña

TIME: 20 minutes one way. START: old village of Boltaña. From the old village of Boltaña, follow the sign indicating the way to the castle, situated on top of a hill. Is reached by following a nice path slightly muleteer inclined. It is a Romanesque ruined castle which was built in times of San- cho el Mayor. This walled dominates the new part of the village of Boltaña, with excellent views. The walk is very nice and easy. In summer, early morning or late afternoon because it is very sunny. 32

DIFFICULTY: easy but not recommended for very young children. TIME: 20 to 30 minutes. START: from the viewpoint of Jánovas (N-260) or from the path at the entrance of the village. The walk runs along a path lea- ding down to the river. Cross the river by a wooden sus- pension bridge. When you reach the edge of the other bank, there is a short climb which brings us closer to the village. After taking a walk through the deserted streets, the return is made along the same path. This tour is not recommended for very young children because the suspension bridge might be a hazard.

30 AÍNSA, LABUERDA AND BOLTAÑA SURROUNDINGS

ESPACE: JÁNOVAS 30. From de viewpoint of Janovas to the village 33

31 RÍO CINCA

ESPACE: PUÉRTOLAS 31. Take a bath in the river

The Puértolas gorges There are seven bathing places in the river Cinca, between the mile markers 59 and 63 of the A-138. The access is easy and marked with information panels. 34

The Vajrayana Dag Shang Kagyu Buddhist Center is a spiritual retreat center located near the small village of Panillo, 30 kilometers from Ainsa, in the direccion of Tierrantona and then to Panillo. Tibet has moved to this part of Huesca Pyrenees. The temple presents ideal condi- tions for meditation and spiritual tranquility, due to its isolation and beautiful views of the first Pyre- nean foothills where it is located.

32 RIBAGORZA

ESPACE: PANILLO. COMARCA DE RIBAGORZA 32. Buddhist Center of Panillo 35

33 EL GRADO

ESPACE: EL GRADO. TORRECIUDAD 33. The Sanctuary of Torreciudad

The sanctuary of Torreciudad is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and located in Torreciudad, in the county of Ribagorza, Huesca. It is located on top of a mountain on the left bank of the Cinca River, near the dam of El Grado. The name comes from an old watch- tower in the Arab period, whose ruins are located a few meters from the old chapel. Architectura- lly, it is spectacular building. ·CAMPING·

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