In the land of the giants

In the land of the giants

The giants of the Maladeta massif stand close to Benasque, making it a favourite destination for mountain walkers and climbers. The peaks of Aneto (3,404 metres), Pico Maldito (3,350m) and Pico de la Maladeta (3,308m) form part of a striding ridgeline flanked by...
Val d’Aran route to Ratera pass

Val d’Aran route to Ratera pass

This route takes in another landscape dominated by glacial lakes and ascends to the wonderful mountain area around the Port de Ratera pass, which is the high-point of the walk at 2,594 metres. It almost a round walk, with the path circling the Tuc de Sendrosa mountain...
Valley walks from Benasque

Valley walks from Benasque

The lower part of the Estós valley is a good option for those who prefer gradual ascents. A wide track runs up the picturesque valley following the River Estós and the signs of the GR-11 long-distance footpath. As height is gained there are views across to the...
Up to Aiguallut

Up to Aiguallut

The ascent to the Plan d’Aiguallut, close to the France border – starting from the very top of the Benasque valley – is walking at its best. The route sets out from the meadow at the Hospital de Benasque, with ‘hospital’ being a place that offered hospitality to...
Montgó – the back route

Montgó – the back route

The most popular route up the Montgó is from the seaward end. But there is another footpath, which starts on the other side of the mountain, near the village of Jesús Pobre. There are always different ways of climbing a mountain – longer, easier, different features to...
Madriu valley walk

Madriu valley walk

    The GR-7 ascends the Madriu valley to reach one of the most spectacular mountain areas in Andorra. The footpath runs along the banks of the Madriu river, taking in views of snowy summits. At the grassy Pla de L’Ingla at 2,100m, the route starts the...