Mallos de Riglos & the Canyons of the Sierra de Guara Walking Holiday

Arrive in Murillo de Gállego from Zaragoza early evening. Briefing about the week ahead followed by the evening meal in the hotel’s restaurant.

Accommodation: 4* Hotel Aguas de los Mallos

Route statistics: 10.5km, 600m ascent/descent

The cliffs of Mallos de Aguero tower above the village. This circular route takes us on a complete circuit of these fascinating rock formations. Halfway round, we make a side trip to Punta Comun, from the summit we can see north, to the snow-capped peaks of the main Pyrenees range.

Accommodation: 4* Hotel Aguas de los Mallos

Route statistics: 11.5km, 650m ascent/descent

Even bigger than yesterday’s cliffs, the Mallos of Riglos are the most famous and most spectacular of the area. A wonderful trail winds us up through the cliffs and then along a ridge above them. Our return route takes us underneath the cliffs and we’ll get sore necks as we gaze up at vultures and climbers above!

Accommodation: 4* Hotel Aguas de los Mallos

Route statistics: 13.6km, 750m ascent/descent

Our hike today takes us through the narrow rocky valley of Foz de Salinas to the abandoned village of Salinas which once produced salt for the region. A landslip caused the village to be evacuated but we can still visit the church and see the remains of other buildings. Past the village we head to the pass of La Osqueta from which we have tremendous views both south and north. The route makes a loop, and we head back via pine woods.

Accommodation: 4* Hotel Aguas de los Mallos

Today we leave Murillo de Gállego and head to Alquézar which lies in the centre of the Somontano wine region. We’ll visit the spectacular vineyard of Sommos where we’ll have a tour around the vineyard, wine tasting and lunch before heading onto Alquézar. When we arrive in Alquezar there will be time to check in before we do a short walking tour around this fascinating village.
Please note: lunch at the vineyard is not included

Accommodation: 2* Hotel Villa de Alquezar

Route statistics: 10km, 480m ascent and 258m descent

After a short transfer to the spectacular viewpoint of La Portiacha – where get great views down into the Vero Canyon – we hike right back to Alquezar, along the way passing three caves with neolithic cave art dating back to more than 5000 BC.  To get to the cave paintings, you will need to go up or down some ladders (which are quite exposed), but this is optional if you would prefer to avoid these.

We continue and cross several canyons, the prettiest being the Vero, where we cross the idyllic Puente de Villacantal before the final climb up to Alquezar.

Accommodation: 2* Hotel Villa de Alquezar

Route statistics: 15.5km, 650m ascent/descent

Today we explore the wonderful rock formations of the Mascun canyon where the river has carved spires and arches. We hike up out of on branch of the canyon to the abandoned village of Otin, beautifully set on a hill on a high plateaux with panoramic views. We then hike back to the edge of the canyon where we get incredible views of the rock spires below us, before a long descent back to the canyon floor. As we hike back along the canyon, we’ll see climbers dangling from overhanging cliffs and arches.

Accommodation: 2* Hotel Villa de Alquezar

Route statistics: 2.8km, 270m ascent/descent 

In the morning, we’ve just enough time to squeeze in one last short hike on the ‘pasarelas’ of Alquezar. This metal walkway winds along the cliffs of the canyon and is a beautiful way to finish you’re week in the area. Lunch in the village (not included) before leaving for the transfer back to Zaragoza train station or Airport.