Ordesa Valley
Valle de Ordesa
A glacial valley flanked by towering limestone cliffs nearly a kilometre high, with the Arazas River flowing past waterfalls and forests; Spain's classic national park gorge.
Ordesa Valley is a glacier-carved U-shaped valley about 10 km long. Layered red-grey limestone cliffs rise almost a kilometre on either side, and the Arazas River runs along the valley floor through beech, fir and pine forests. Trails start at the Pradera de Ordesa, which has a car park, a restaurant and an information point. During peak season private cars are banned, so take the shuttle bus from Torla, which takes about 15 minutes (fares are a few euros, subject to the park's notices). Entry to the park is free.
Opening hours
Open all day; peak-season shuttle bus approx. 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Mirador de Calcilarruego
- Faja de las Flores
- Arazas River Waterfalls (Arripas, La Cueva, Estrecho)
- Faja de Pelay
- Roland's Breach
- Torla
- Gradas de Soaso
- San Nicolás de Bujaruelo