Benasque

Benasque is a little village of 1400 inhabitants located at the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees. During the winter the slopes of Cerler (4 km from Benasque) transforms the valley of Benasque into a skiing resort. The village preserves buildings from the gothic period (Palacio de Ribagorza, XIV century) and a charming atmosphere. During the summer Benasque turns into a crowded vacation spot. Visitors can choose among a large number of hikes and sports.

The valley of Benasque (Benás) still preserves an old language called Patués, full of reminiscence from Spanish, Catalan and French.

Some links to obtain further information: Benasque, Pirineos, Ribagorza

Hiking

Aneto

The Aneto is the highest peak in the Pyrinees. The hike takes 6h one way. We do recommend you to hire a professional (they usually take 5 people for each guide at a price of around 50€ per person). It is necessary to carry crampons and an ax (just for safety but not likely to be used) to cross the Aneto glacier. You can rent them at the price of 10 €/person at Barrabés. The only difficulty of the peak is concentrated in the last 40m at the Paso de Mahoma (very narrow pass). The hike is lengthy, get in shape! Map Route

Valle de Benasque y Eriste

• Track of the Ball
• Old way from Benàs (Benasque) to Sarllé
• Benàs (Benasque) - Ansils (Anciles) - Sarllé (Cerler) - Benàs
• Eriste-Anciles through the Conques track
• Mirador del Pichivillo (Pichivillo Bellevue, Cerler)
• Forcau or Angel Orús refuge
• Cllot de Chill
• Ball de Lliterola (Lliterola valley)
• Perdiguero peak
• Posets peak
• Track of the Rigau

La Besurta

• Ibones of Billamuerta
• Forau de Aiguallut
• Ibones de Gorgutes
• Rencllusa refuge and ibons
• Portillón de Benàs
• Tuca del Salbaguardia (Salbaguardia peak)

Valle de Vallibierna

• Ibones de Vallibierna
• Ibón de Llosàs
• Aneto peak

Skiing

Ski resort: Cerler Aramon

Sports and fun

• Soccer, Basket

  The polideportivo offers facilities for these sports.

• Squash

  There are courts at Linsoles and Hotel Gran Benasque.

• Tennis

  Participants can use their free passes to play in the court next to the soccer field. They have to reserve the court in advance at the polideportivo.

• Swimming Pool

  Participants can use their free passes to use the swimming pool in Benasque (near the main square) as soon as it will be open.

  Participants can also use their free passes to use the swimming pool in Cerler.