Aragon Historic Cities & Ordesa
Starting and ending in Zaragoza, connect Civil War ruins, Loarre Castle, Ordesa Canyon, and medieval towns.
This route takes you from the Ebro Valley all the way to the Pyrenean canyons. Spend the first two days in Zaragoza and the ruins of Belchite, then enter the mountains via Loarre Castle. Stay in Torla to hike the classic Ordesa route, and return via Añisclo and Aínsa. One day involves a hike of about 17 km, requiring basic physical fitness. The Monasterio de Piedra and Teruel are excluded.
During peak season, private cars are banned in Ordesa; you must take a shuttle bus from Torla. Dates are announced annually.
Day by day
Day 1 · Plaza del Pilar & Old Town
Zaragoza（Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar、La Seo Cathedral、Puente de Piedra、El Tubo）
Take a taxi or bus to the old town after arriving at the high-speed railway station; walk throughout the day, as sights are mostly within 10 minutes of each other.
Stay: Old Town around Plaza del Pilar
Day 2 · Goya's Birthplace & Belchite
Zaragoza（Goya's Birthplace, Fuendetodos、Belchite Old Town、Caesaraugusta Theatre Museum）
Pick up your car and drive south to Fuendetodos (approx. 45 minutes), transfer to Belchite (approx. 30 minutes), and return to the city (approx. 40 minutes).
The old town of Belchite can only be entered with a guided tour; book tickets in advance on the official website or at the tourist office.
Stay: Old Town around Plaza del Pilar
Day 3 · Aljafería to Torla
Zaragoza（Aljafería Palace） → Loarre Castle → Torla & Ordesa（Torla）
Drive to Loarre Castle (approx. 1 hour 15 minutes), then continue via Sabiñánigo to Torla (approx. 2 hours).
Loarre Castle closes at 17:30 from Nov to Feb and is closed on Mondays.
Stay: Torla
Day 4 · Ordesa Cola de Caballo Waterfall
Torla & Ordesa（Ordesa Valley、Arazas River Waterfalls (Arripas, La Cueva, Estrecho)、Gradas de Soaso、Cola de Caballo）
Take the shuttle bus from Torla to Pradera during peak season, and complete the return hike of about 17.5 km (5–6 hours).
Shuttle buses may stop running if capacity limits are reached; take an early morning departure.
Stay: Torla
Day 5 · Añisclo Canyon
Torla & Ordesa（Añisclo Canyon、Ermita de San Úrbez）
Drive south via Aínsa to Escalona (approx. 1 hour), drive up the one-way canyon road, and loop back via Vió and Buerba.
The canyon road is narrow and operates as a one-way road during peak season; it may close due to construction or rockfalls.
Stay: Ainsa
Day 6 · Aínsa via Alquézar
Torla & Ordesa（Aínsa） → Alquézar → Zaragoza
Drive from Aínsa to Alquézar (approx. 1 hour), then return to Zaragoza via Barbastro (approx. 1 hour 40 minutes).
The Vero River footbridge route is paid; book your time slot online in advance during peak season.