Jaca and the western valleys of the Pyrenees

Aragon Valley

Aragón Valley, so named as it was the birthplace of the ancient kingdom of Aragon, is a must-see for its art, architecture and natural history.
The walk from the Somport mountain pass to the Berdún canal is one of the most beautiful sections of the Camino de Santiago (St. James’s Way). It is called the French Path (Camino Francés) and its 164 kilometres follow the river between the Pyrenean Mountains, through meadows and leafy woods, dotted here and there with splendid examples of Romanesque architecture.

Medieval town of Jaca

Jaca was the first capital city of the Kingdom of Aragon and its ancient streets boast some fine Romanesque buildings, among them the cathedral which houses an excellent museum of Romanesque art. Other buildings of notable civil and military architecture include the fortress, the town hall and the clock tower.

Hecho and Anso Valleys

These two tranquil, unspoilt valleys begin in the mountains and stretch to the Berdún Canal, encompassing the impressive Selva de Oza beech forest and the great rock formations of the Veral.
The villages of Hecho and Ansó have retained much of their traditional culture, including customs, cuisine and local dialect. Ansó is an architectural delight of typical ancient stone houses with distinctive façades and chimneys, and cobbled streets.