ACTIVITIES

SKIING

The 65 alpine ski slopes of Aramón-Cerler and the longest, 9km uninterrupted descent in Spain, make this resort a national leader that has won it the World Ski Awards.

Nordic skiing is guaranteed in Llanos del Hospital with 30km of ski slopes, wonderful facilities and a beautiful landscape thanks to being nestled in the Posets-Maladetas Natural Park.

Ski mountaineering, with an increasing number of followers every day, is a way of feeling and enjoying the mountainsides, hills, trails and summits.

It requires a good physical fitness, good knowledge of the equipment and training in the environment for the activity to be as safe as possible.

TREKKING, MOUNTAINEERING AND CLIMBING

Different routes that start from the door of our Hotel in every sense, and cover the valleys through the network of PR and GR trails that used to join towns before the arrival of tarmac.

We are located at the entrance to the Posets-Maladetas Natural Park. A valley with more than 60 peaks above 3000 metres. The Aneto Glacier is the largest glacier in Spain, and the Ibón de Cregüeña lake is the largest in the whole of the Pyrenees.

The most beautiful and varied valleys of the Pyrenees, including Estós, Eriste, Vallibierna, trips that are a must to Aigualluts, Batisielles, Gourgotes, the classic climb to the Port of Benasque, mixing flora and fauna dotted among the huts, ‘ibones’ glacier lakes and idyllic waterfalls.

Rock climbing, ice climbing and the most spectaculars “via ferratas” in Spain.

TRAIL RUNNING

Various Mountain Races are held in the Benasque valley, which include the following:

  • Aneto-Posets Grand Trail
  • Cerler Vertical
  • T2H
  • Snow Traill
  • Btt

We form part of the Association of the Puro Pirineo Mtb regional project.

From our house you can head for the signposted and dedicated routes. There are more than twenty routes and they are differentiated by colour depending on the difficulty. It is important to match the physical and technical level of the route to the person for the activity to be fully enjoyed.

CANYONING

Jumps, abseiling, gorges, in the different descents of the Aigüeta de Barbaruens, Liri Waterfalls or Aigüeta de Eriste are good examples.

HORSE RIDING

The peace and quiet of the mountains through trails and forests of pine, oak, beech, ash trees and more.

MYCOLOGY

There is an abundance of Boletus, Cantharellus, Lepiotas, Tricholoma, Marzuelos, Moixardóns….. If you are a fan of mycology and you enjoy mushroom picking, from March until November is non-stop if the weather is right for a weekend away.

MOTORBIKING

Just 4km away is the N-260 ‘Eje Pirenaico’ (Pyrenean Axis) through which the infamous Trans Pyrenees route passes. It goes from San Sebastian to Barcelona, via the best ports of the Pyrenees on a beautiful journey that joins the Cantabrian sea with the Mediterranean sea.

FISHING

The rich river levels allow fishing to take place. There are many fishing reserves and preserves distributed throughout the Benasque valley, making it a prime spot for lovers of this sport.

You can fish at the head of the Ésera river valley, as well as in the social reserves for free fishing or put and take fishing. Check the permitted seasons, baits and sizes of equipment.

PARAGLIDING, HANG-GLIDING, MICROLIGHTS…

Castejón de Sos is one of the most beautiful and impressive places in the world for free flying thanks to its terrain and weather conditions. You will feel the wind on your face and that unique sensation of tandem free flying, paragliding, hang-gliding or microlight flying. In addition, you will fly over the towns of Arasán, Liri and Castejón de Sos and the Esera river, along its 1,350m altitude.

VISITS

VILLANOVA

A typical small town in the Aragonese Pyrenees with a hundred inhabitants, sheltered, with narrow streets, facing the rising sun and with wonderful views of Pico Gallinero, the main feature of Cerler Ski Resort and the Sierra de Chia.

The old town contains good examples of the popular typical architecture of the area. These include Casa El Ríu, with its 16th century façade; Casa Betrán, with a porticoed courtyard and a 17th century façade; and Casa del Señor, belonging to the Bardají family.

The Romanesque Lombard Parish Church of Santa María is noteworthy (12th century) with a great altarpiece from the 16th century and the Church of San Pedro, of the same style and century and influences from Romanesque Jaca.

BENASQUE VALLEY

Situated in the region of Ribagorza (Huesca) and surrounded by beautiful landscape with a huge variety of botanical species and fauna, where you can enjoy relaxation or all types of mountain activities at any time of year.

Let yourself be enticed by the culture and history of this valley by visiting its Romanesque-Lombard architecture, churches and museums in towns such as Benasque, Cerler, Anciles, Sahún, Chia, Eresué, and many others.

You will also love its age-old festivals and traditions:

  • April 29th: festivals in Villanova in honour of Saint Peter Martyr.
  • June 24th: festivals in Sahún in honour of Saint John the Baptist.
  • June 29th: festivals in Anciles in honour of Saint Peter.
  • June 30th: festivals in Benasque in honour of Saint Martial.
  • August 10th: festivals in Cerler in honour of Saint Lawrence.

GASTRONOMY

GASTRONOMY IN THE BENASQUE VALLEY

The gastronomy of The Benasque valley offers a wide range of prime quality products.

Game stews with herbal flavours, perfectly roasted lamb, tender and succulent beef, soft cheeses, wild mushrooms, patés, vegetables, greens, potatoes, soups, jams and much more…offer a varied and perfect base of traditional cuisine.