From the organization of your trip to the search for accommodation, you will find in this page all the important information you need to prepare your holidays and discover the points of interest of the region other than canyoning.
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The ideal time for canyoning starts at the beginning of May and ends at the end of September. Each season has its own specificity depending on the weather and the water levels in the canyons. For more information on the different periods of canyoning, check out our page Weather Sierra de Guara.
Only a hundred kilometers from the French border, the Sierra de Guara is very close to the southern regions of France and the Pyrenees. In addition, to allow travel to Sierra de Guara and to get to the point of meeting, we recommend the use of a car.
Depending on your place of departure, several routes are possible:
Routes and distances:
>From Pau: 3h30; 220 kms.
>From Bordeaux: 5h30; 450 kms.
>From Toulouse: 5h; 330 kms.
>From Montpellier: 5h30: 570 kms
>From Argelès and Gavarnie: 4h; 260 kms.
>From Andorra: 3h; 240 kms
(According to Mappy recommendations)
If you’re coming from far away, another convenient solution is to book a plane ticket as well as a car rental directly at the airport. This increasingly common solution also makes it easier to drive in Sierra de Guara.
Routes and distances:
>From Zaragoza airport: 1,5 hours; 125 kms.
>From Barcelona airport: 3 hours; 250 kms.
(According to Mappy recommendations)
The Sierra de Guara is a rather remote rural area, the towns nearby are Barbastro and HuescaRodellar is the starting point for many sports activities: canyoning, climbing, hiking. Alquezar, Unesco World Heritage-listed medieval village, it is a touristic and familial destination. Other villages - Asque, Adahuesca, Alberuela de la Liena, Bierge - are quiet and authentic places.
ATM
The only ATM machine in Sierra de Guara is in Alquezar. If you go to Rodellar, be foresight, otherwise the campsites can help you but you will have to pay a commission
GAS STATION
The nearest gas station is located at the campsite Alquezar
GROCERY
Apart from the super markets in Huesca and Barbastro, you will find small grocery stores in the campsites of Rodellar and Alquezar, and a mini-market in Adahuesca
BARS AND RESTAURANTS
This is Spain! You will find bars in all the villages of the Sierra de Guara. Do not miss the terrace of the Kalandraka in Rodellar, the Aragonese revisited cuisine in the Casa Pardina or the calm of “the Alcanadre” in Bierge.
LOCAL PRODUCTS
This region of Aragon is one of the most appreciated for the practice of canyoning. There is a micro-climate on the whole chain of the Sierra de Guara, which mixes oceanic and Mediterranean climate. Two cycles of seasons are distinguished:
In general, weather forecasts are very reliable, due to the micro-climate it is common that prediction like rains finally doesn’t affect the area.
From May to September, we distinguish 3 periods in which conditions may vary:
MAY-JUNE is a period often quiet in term of attendance, water levels can be high, and canyons rather athletic. Weather conditions and temperatures can be variable, so we discourage this period for young children. The beginning of the season is ideal for expert canyons and those which become dry during the low period (Mascun-Fornocal-Virgen/Petit Mascun)
JULY-AUGUST is the best time to do canyoning as it combines a good balance between water level conditions and summer temperatures. Every year, some thunderstorms happens and replenish the canyons. July is often a little quieter than the first three weeks of August. Overall It is the perfect time to make a family holiday with children. August brings together the best conditions.
SEPTEMBRE is a fairly quiet period. Water levels are often low but sufficient, the affluence of August ususally behgind. However, you have to be aware of weather conditions, because autumn can come very quickly and refresh the atmosphere.
Cancellations are very rare, but sometimes we need to change the programmed tour for obvious safety reasons. Then we always have option to offer. For example, a dry canyon can become a pleasant and playful water descent after a rain.
Canyoning is a outdoor activity that has factors on which we have no take. Each river and canyons is alimented by natural sources, which are supplied by winter precipitation. In general, a low rain does not affect the flow of the river or the color its color. However, heavy rains and thunderstorms can dramatically alter the appearance of the canyon and make the descent perilous.
Our golden safety rool : If the water levels or weather conditions put in danger the safety of the participants, we reserve the right to cancel the tour at any time.
Here are a few places from a list of the tourist office of the Somontano independent from our Organization. We cannot guarantee the availability and prices.
Close by Rodellar, a family camping with all the comforts (grocery stores, bars, restaurants etc…) along the turquoise and refreshing water of the Alcanadre river.
The historic campsite in the village of Rodellar, with a lot of shade and space. It is a good starting point for hikes, canyons and climbing cliffs.
A must-see place in Rodellar, this refuge attracts climbers from all over the world. This set of old sheepfolds renovated with taste mixing stone and iron offers dormitories, individual houses, restaurants, bars, concerts etc.
Old typical Spanish house completely renovated which offers large apartments of 4 to 12 people, fully equipped.
Modern, fully furnished apartments from 2 to 6 people, ideally located at the entrance of the village of Rodellar.
clean and spacious hotel at the entrance of Bierge. Ideal to get good rest after a day out of activity.
Small and picturesque gîte. A living spot where we usually socialise thanks to its large tables and especially to its bar/terrace with panoramic view on the Sierra.
Comfortable rooms in the heart of the village of Bierge that guarante some freshness during the warm summer days.
Quiet and neat, this grand hotel is slightly out from the village of Bierge, calm and serenity on the programme.
For those who seek tranquility and authenticity, this small campsite is the cheapest accommodation in the Sierra de Guara.
Campsite near Panzano, and the Canyon Formiga.
Open all year round, this great modern and vibrant refuge is with no doubt one of the most suitable solutions for large groups (a good budget option for Alquezar).
in the heart of the medieval city of Alquezar, a high-end hotel where you can enjoy the unique ambience of this place, perfect for a romantic stay!
Right in the center of Alquezar, this hotel offers modern and well-thought-out apartments as well as a country house for larger groups, an accommodation option that combines comfort with culture …
a large campsite in a forest of oaks and olive trees right next to Alquezar. The only gas station in the Sierra is here.
Campsite located a few kilometers away from Alquezar, alongside the Rio Vero.
In the centre of the village of Huerta del Vero, near the village of Alquezar, this rural hotel is clean and authentic.
4 kms from Alquezar, a luxury inn offering fully equipped apartments. Bar, restaurant, terrace and even jacuzzis!
In Adahuesca, this huge, tastefully renovated hangar has 3 dormitories (4, 6 and 8 beds in shared rooms). In the heart of the Sierra de Guara, its bar on a garden terrace invites you to relax!
With an experience of 70 years in the hospitality business, this House in Adahuesca is a place that combines authenticity and modernity.
Small apartments, clean and spacious, ideal for a family stay. They are located above a convenience store owned by the owners, convenient for refueling!
In the centre of the Sierra, the village of Alberuela de la Linka – between Bierge and Alquezar – is a family hostel, which offers double rooms and apartments for several people.
Canyoning aside, bellow are other activities you can do in the Sierra de Guara. Good options for the rest days!
The first climbing route was carried out on one of the carstic needles near the village of Ogundipe in 1951 by P. Minvielle and J. Mole. Some great routes followed between 1955 and 1970 including the famous Cuca of Bellosta.
In the 80’s, modern climbing developed with the passionate work of French Bertrand Ulmann. Quickly, word of mouth works, the potential is incredible. The 90’s have been a periode of intense thanks to people like: I. Sanchez (Chiro), P. Laperne, A. Nasarre, S. and J. Arnaudas, J. and N. Bueno, S. Casteran, etc…
A true paradise for sport climbing, this spot attracts many climbers from all over the world. The Rodellar sector has more than 350 routes spread over cliffs, each more steep than the next, offering an ideal playground for experienced climbers. Easy to access from the village, it is a popular vacation spot in summer because the weather conditions and atmosphere are great!
Located around the medieval city of Alquezar, the sectors of this area proudly overlook the Rio Vero canyon. Several cliffs distributed around the collegiate church with a south orientation (rather for winter practice) offer a variety of difficulty levels of climbing routes: impressive caves and easy limestone slabs.
The via ferrata del Espolon de la Virgen, located in the heart of the Sierra de Guara, is a vertical route with spectacular views of the Mascun canyon and the village of Rodellar. Accessible to intermediate level climbers, it is an ascent on metal bars which goes up a 200 m spur. During its ascent, which only takes about an hour, you have to climb two fairly steep passages, in the open, of around ten meters each. We then arrive at the summit, marked by the Ermita de la Virgen which reveals a breathtaking panorama of the impressive Mascun canyon. Little advice: via ferrata to be done in the morning in the cool, or in the evening with a sunset, for a unique and memorable experience!
> via ferrata del Espolon de la virgen
The Peñas Juntas via ferrata is located in the south of the Sierra de Guara park in Aragon, right next to the small village of Bierge. This route winds through a small, aesthetic gorge overlooking the Rio Isuala. The via ferrata begins with three Tibetan bridges, the highlight of the activity, allowing you to reach vertical ladders of metal rungs. This small, easy route is perfect for a family activity because it is suitable for children. Below the via ferrata, pretty pools with crystal clear water invite you to swim. Be careful, however, during the hottest hours in summer.
The Parc of Sierra de Guara propose a wide range of listed hikes which will allow you to discover unique and grandiose scenaries, to observe the fauna and the flora and to access privileged bathing spots.
Explanatory sheets made by the tourist office of Somontano are available for download:
Here are 13 mountain biking itineraries that allows you to discover the diversity of the Sierra des Guara landscapes. For the more athletic of you, you can combine several of these courses and gain in intensity.
Explanatory sheets made by the tourist office of Somontano are available for download:
Each village of the park has a dedicated place for the natural environment. Among others, a museum on Raptors in Santa Cilia, fauna and Flora in Bierge, rock art in Colongo, legends and traditions in Adahuesca etc…
The rock art of the Sierra de Guara Park, which has more than 60 caves listed, has been integrated into the rock art of the Mediterranean Basin and declared by UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are representations of parietal art from all styles of the Iberian Peninsula: Paleolithic, Levantine and schematic.
You will find in the PDF of the hikes the access to the major sites: The deer of Chimiachas, the dolmen of Losa Mora etc…
The Sierra de Guara is a unique place for ornithology enthusiasts. It is Aragon’s largest protected natural area and one of the major ornithological reserves in Europe. The great variety of environments on a small territory, the low population density and the preservation of the place, are at the origin of this exceptional biodiversity.
Explanatory sheets made by the tourist office of Somontano are available for download. Hikes are detailed by giving the itinerary and the birds presence period:
Some small images of climbing in one of the most famous spots in the world: Rodellar!
Durée : 2'31''
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