Ordesa Valley (Torla), Spain

Ordesa Valley Torla

A deep Pyrenean canyon with waterfalls, ending at a horsetail-shaped cascade.

  • Jun–Oct
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

2 days in Ordesa Valley

Day 1

  1. MorningTake the shuttle bus from Torla and hike up the valley to the Cola de Caballo waterfall.
  2. AfternoonReturn along the higher Senda de los Cazadores or the Faja de Pelay for the views.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the stone village of Torla.

Day 2

Hike the Añisclo canyon, or the Faja de las Flores.

What to eat

Ternasco de Aragón, roast lamb.

Local tips

Make the most of Ordesa Valley

Beat the crowds

Summer and Easter are very busy. In high season private cars can't enter; shuttle buses run from Torla.

Best photo spot

The Cola de Caballo, a horsetail-shaped waterfall at the head of the valley, framed by huge limestone walls.

Getting there

Torla is about 1.5 hours from Huesca by car. In summer, take the park bus from Torla to the Pradera de Ordesa.

Don't miss nearby

The Añisclo canyon and the medieval village of Aínsa.

Good to know

The classic hike to the Cola de Caballo is about 17 km return and fairly flat after the first climb. Start early to avoid the afternoon heat and storms.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Ordesa Valley

Getting there

  • Tarbes-Lourdes Airport (LDE)60 km away
  • Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)165 km away
  • Zaragoza125 km away
  • Pamplona125 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeJun–Oct
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountrySpain

Questions

Ordesa Valley: good to know

Is Ordesa Valley worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A deep Pyrenean canyon with waterfalls, ending at a horsetail-shaped cascade.

How many days do you need in Ordesa Valley?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Ordesa Valley?

The best time to visit is Jun to Oct. Summer and Easter are very busy. In high season private cars can't enter; shuttle buses run from Torla.

How do you get to Ordesa Valley?

The nearest airport is Tarbes-Lourdes Airport (LDE), about 60 km away. Torla is about 1.5 hours from Huesca by car. In summer, take the park bus from Torla to the Pradera de Ordesa.

What is there to see near Ordesa Valley?

Nearby hidden places include Bardenas Reales (123 km), Zaragoza (126 km) and Pamplona (127 km).

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