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Ordesa NP hike - Senda de los cazadores

Avenida de Ordesa, Torla-Ordesa, Aragón

Description

Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is one the Spanish Pyrenees best known and most spectacular areas, thanks to its spectacular geologic landform (it is a UNESCO WHS). The most trafficked trail is the valley floor, all the way past several waterfalls and into a spectacular area opening onto Monte Perdido. The Senda de los Cazadores hike reviewed here offers an alternative on the way out to create a 20km loop with 1,100m of total ascent and dramatic views. Not very technical, but the length of the hike means a good fitness level is required.

Access & Transport

The trailhead is at the carpark, 8km north of Torla. This is where the buses drop hikers. There is a large free car park in Torla where the bus shuttles leave from.

Instructions & Recommendations

The buses operate from June to November and during Easter. During that time, it is not possible to drive up to the park's entrance (but it is possible to walk though we do not recommend it if your time is limited). Exact bus time cannot be booked, you will need to queue. Make sure to bring proper footwear, some snacks (and possibly a picnic), plenty of water, sun protection and rain/wind coat depending on the weather forecast. Cloudy doesn't mean the UVs won't get to you and the weather changes very fast in the high mountains.

Meta review

The most popular hike in the area; reviewers do note that although the first 3km uphill are demanding, after that it is a long but rather easy hike. Best to start early, with the uphill, to return on the valley floor.

Environmental & Social

Eco-friendly activity. Socially neutral

Conclusion

A fantastic hike with unique views rewarding those that make it to the foot of Monte Perdido. The only downside is the lack of interest of the long stretch in the forest on the valley floor.

Key positive

Stunning geological formations

Easy to find the trailhead and well-marked

Key negative

Very busy in the summer

Suitability

Good fitness level required to make it all the way to the waterfalls and beyond

About this Rating

TYPE

Onsite

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in August 2023 (and hiked a few years before)

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
The seasonality reflects the expected weather and state of the trail

av. transport time:1h 30m

est. visit time:6h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€3.5
Adult
10 - 64
€5
Child
3 - 9
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Price for a return bus ticket between Torla and Ordesa NP

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