Cola de Caballo
A horsetail-shaped waterfall in the Soaso cirque at the head of Ordesa Valley, the classic hiking destination, about 17 km round trip.
Cola de Caballo (Horsetail Falls) sits in the Soaso cirque at the end of Ordesa Valley. Water splits and fans out down the rock face like a horse's tail, with the peaks of the Monte Perdido range behind it. From the Pradera de Ordesa, a valley trail runs 8.5 km one way and climbs about 500 metres. The round trip takes 6–7 hours. Along the way you pass Arripas, the Cueva, the Estrecho Waterfall and the Soaso Staircase Falls. The difficulty is moderate. From the Peralta Cliff Trail on the south side, you can loop back. Set out early to avoid the crowds.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Refugio de Góriz
- Gradas de Soaso
- Monte Perdido
- Faja de Pelay
- Arazas River Waterfalls (Arripas, La Cueva, Estrecho)
- Balcón de Pineta
- Añisclo Canyon
- Roland's Breach