The Pyrenees are at their highest and most spectacular in Aragon and here you can
find the three highest summits in the Pyrenees -
The Ordesa National Park is an undisputable highlight of the Pyrenees with it’s deep valleys, thunderous waterfalls and a fantastic diversity of flora and fauna. Read our guide to walking in the Ordesa National Park.
The Valle de Tena is another superb walking area with alpine meadows backed against
steep cliffs and the 3000m peaks of Balaitous (3144m) and Picos los Infiernos (3083m)
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Aragon was an important Iberian kingdom and the area is steeped in history. The monastery of San Juan de la Peña dates back to the 10th century, holds the tombs of several early Aragonese kings and and is fantastically positioned under an overhanging cliff.
Built to defend against Moorish invasions Loarre Castle comes from another period in Aragon’s history. Built high on a hillside with commanding views over the area Loarre found more recent fame as a setting for the film Kingdom of Heaven.
Our map shows the area in which we are based. Click on the place markers for photos from our walks and some of our favourite places. You can zoom in and out and scroll around to discover the area.