Escuaín Gorges
Gargantas de Escuaín
The most secluded and least-visited canyon in the national park, with cliffside villages, natural pools and lammergeiers.
The Escuaín Gorges were carved by the Yaga River. They are the narrowest of the national park's four major canyons and the least visited. Deep in the gorge are emerald pools and caves. On the clifftop, the village of Escuaín has only a few residents left, and bearded vultures (lammergeiers) are often seen circling over the canyon. From the village, a trail leads down to the streambed pool called Yaga Pool, a round trip of about 3 hours. Approach via Ainsa and Laspuña. The last stretch of mountain road is narrow, a drive of about 1.5 hours.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Añisclo Canyon
- Ermita de San Úrbez
- Pineta Valley
- Monte Perdido
- Balcón de Pineta
- Cola de Caballo
- Refugio de Góriz
- Gradas de Soaso