Hiking Villages in Aragon
120 villages
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18 - 2,359 inhabitants
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Nature 79/100
Hiking Villages in Aragon: key facts
- 120 villages total
- Benasque (2,359 inh.)
- Biescas (1,640 inh.)
- Sallent de Gállego (1,505 inh.)
- Altitude range: 0 – 1,519 m
Aragon offers a wealth of opportunities for hikers, with over 120 municipalities classified as 'hiking villages'. These settlements, averaging a population of just 237 inhabitants, are scattered across the Aragonese landscape, from near sea level to altitudes reaching 1519 metres. This network provides access to diverse terrains, from the foothills of the Pyrenees to the more arid landscapes further south. The villages themselves often retain unique architectural features reflecting centuries of history and adaptation to the environment. For example, Benasque, located at 1138m, serves as a base for ascents to Pico Aneto, the highest peak in the Pyrenees at 3,404 metres. Biescas, situated in the Valle de Tena at 860m, provides access to the Ordesa National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These villages are not merely starting points for hikes; they are integral parts of the Aragonese cultural landscape, offering insights into rural life and traditions.
120 villages to explore
Benasque
Biescas
Sallent de Gállego
Santa Eulalia del Campo
Panticosa
Castejon de Sos
Valle de Hecho
Broto
Broto
Beceite
Villanúa
Campo
Alfambra
La Puebla de Valverde
Bielsa
Peñarroya de Tastavins
Orihuela del Tremedal
Ansó
Alcala de la Selva
Loarre
Fiscal
Aliaga
Torla-Ordesa
Luesia
Aisa
Fuentespalda
Tabuenca
Albentosa
Naval
Castiello de Jaca
Laspuna
Plan
San Martin de la Virgen de Moncayo
Abiego
Laspaules
Guadalaviar
Isábena
Montanuy
Royuela
Hoz y Costean
Caldearenas
Puértolas
Tella-Sin
Alacón
Estercuel
Adahuesca
Fortanete
