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Benasque Valley is situated in the northeast of the
province of Huesca, in the middle of the Pyrenees and
some 100 km from the capital. It is surrounded by the
biggest concentration of 3000 m+ peaks in the whole range
of the Pyrenees, among which is the Aneto, 3 404 m.
It holds great
geological values with more than 13 glaciars, 95 lakes
and uncountable waterfalls, this together with the
richness in flora and fauna contributed to the creation
of the Natural Reserve of Posets Maladeta in 1994.
This spectacular
environment makes the Benasque Valley a perfect place for
all kinds of sports activities in summer as well as in
winter: mountain trails, walks, climbing, MTB trails,
horseback riding, 4WD, hang-gliding, downhill skiing.....
The nearby village
Cerler is the ski resort highest in altitude of the
Aragonese Pyrenees. The modern and large installations
and the mountain atmosphere that surrounds them, give
pleasure to the thousands of the visiting lovers of the
white sport every year.
The wide hotel-
and service offer, created respecting the natural
environment around it, gives the visitor the chance to
enjoy fully this corner of the Pyrenees.
This valley
belongs to the region of Ribagorza, through which run the
rivers Esera and Noguera Ribagorzana. Both rivers are
perfect for rafting, kayak, hydrospeed, canoeing.... that
is, all white-water sports .
The capital is
Graus, a pretty town with an interesting town centre and
the Romanesque church San Miguel. Its fiestas, celebrated
in September, are famous for the traditional dances and
the Mojiganga masquerade.
Other places of
interest in this region are the massif of Turbón, the
cathedral of Roda de Isabena, the monasteries of Obarra,
Alaón and Pnao, Benabarre, Bonansa....
All the villages
in this eastern part of the province of Huesca have kept
their own, traditional language, customs, fiestas and
roots. This permits the visitor to get to know not only
the region but also the way of life in these villages and
their people.
Without doubt, it
is a combination of experiences that is worth while
remembering.
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