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View from the VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Parador de Bielsa
The parador at the Practical Information
foot of Monte Perdido Road Map D5. n Torla, 974 48 64
looks out at stunning 72; Escalona, 974 50 51 31; Bielsa,
sheer rock faces 974 50 10 43. ∑ ordesa.net
streaked by waterfalls.
Transport
£ & @ Sabiñánigo & Ainsa.

Parador de
Bielsa
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Monte Perdido Valle de Pineta
3,355 m (11,008 ft)
Bielsa

J Refugio de Góriz Cinca
J Si err a d e L as T uc a s Cola de Caballo
Arazas
Cascada The 70-m (230-ft) “Horse’s
Cola de Caballo Vellos Tail” waterfall is a scenic
Valle de Ordesa
Gradas de Soaso stopping point near
the northern end of
the long hike around
Revilla the Circo Soaso.
Escuaín Bielsa It provides a taste
of the spectacular
J scenery found
Tella along the route.
Garganta de Escuain

Canón de Añisclo
Fanlo Buisán Nerin Bestué
J Vellos Puértolas
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Hikers in the national park
Tips for Walkers
Several well-marked trails follow
the valleys and can be easily tackled
by anyone who is reasonably fit,
though walking boots are a must.
The mountain routes may require
climbing gear so check first with the
visitors’ centre (in Torla) and get a
detailed map. Mountain weather
changes fast, with snow early or
late in the season. High altitude
Cañon or Garganta de Añisclo overnight camping is allowed,
A wide path leads along this beautiful, steep-sided gorge, but only for one night.
following the wooded course of the turbulent Río Vellos
through dramatic limestone scenery.
For keys to symbols see back flap

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