DIFFICULTY: Black

DISTANCE: 11,25 km

CLIMB: +840 m

TIME: 2:30 - 3:30 h

WITH MUD: Not recommended

MARKINGS: SI

AREA: Río Ara

EXIT: Asín de Broto

ARRIVAL: Asín de Broto

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DESCRIPTION

 

Hard but spectacular route. The views from Punta Corona over the Central Pyrenees and the Ara Valley justify the tough climb along a broken track with overdone ramps.

Stop to visit San Mames´ hermitage.

The first third of the descend does not have a path to follow, so go down through the grass pastures where you will find entertaining little ledges. The second third, which goes along an old trail that is now a path, passes by Patro’s fountain. The third part is an old path made between walls that will take you to Asín (visit the village, there is a bar).

Integral diversion: Once you get to Asín and if you feel you want more, you can continue over 12 km of path that will take you to Fiscal along the Chinebral’s path (Route ZZ-032). Here you will have ended with all your energy, but it was worth it.

Overall, it is a hard and difficult route, not for beginners.

 

TERRAIN

 

40% of trail. Very hard tracks. Sandstones that do not generate mud and grip well.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

 

There may be snow in winter.