- RegionAragón, Spain
- Highest peakAneto, 3,404 m
- From Barcelona~4 h
- Stay2–4 nights
The Benasque valley runs north from the gorge of Ventamillo towards the French border, surrounded by the Posets-Maladeta Natural Park. The town itself has a handsome stone centre and a buzz of climbers, hikers and skiers.
Aneto and the high peaks
At 3,404 metres, Aneto is the highest summit in the Pyrenees. The normal route from the Refugio de La Renclusa crosses a glacier and the narrow 'Puente de Mahoma' ridge, so it's for experienced mountaineers or guided groups. Posets (3,375 m), the second-highest peak, is a long but non-glacial alternative.
Easier walks
- The Forau d'Aiguallut, where a waterfall vanishes into a sinkhole, from the Besurta car park.
- The Ibones de Batisielles, a string of lakes under Posets.
- Riverside paths in the Valle de Estós.
Cerler
Just above town, Cerler is one of Aragón's highest ski areas, with long runs and good snow.
Villages
Don't miss Anciles, with its noble stone houses, and Sahún and Eriste further down the valley.
Stay near Benasque
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Top sights near Benasque
Romanesque Churches of the Vall de Boí
Nine UNESCO-listed Romanesque churches with slender bell towers and famous frescoes.
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Aigüestortes & Sant Maurici
Catalonia's only national park: around 200 lakes, granite peaks and the twin spires of Els Encantats.
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Cerler
One of Spain's highest ski areas, above the mountain town of Benasque.
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Hiking: GR10, GR11 & HRP
Three legendary coast-to-coast trails, plus day hikes for every level.
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Barcelona
Gaudí, beaches and tapas, with the Catalan Pyrenees two to three hours north.
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