Valle de Pineta
Review of the Pineta Valley.
From Bielsa (33 km north of L'Aínsa; with multiple services) a 14 km road begins that extends to the Pineta circus itself. It is a spectacular valley where the effects of glacial erosion are very evident: its profile is "U" shaped, with meadows and plains at its bottom surrounded by steep slopes. Large forests of pine and fir climb these slopes, and at the end of the valley beech and other deciduous trees also abound.
Along the Bielsa-Parador route, it is recommended to make several stops to contemplate the forests and walls of the southern flank, crowned by the Montinier mountains (above the Pineta Reservoir), the Sierra de las Sucas, Las Tres Marías and Tres Sorores ( with Monte Perdido as the highlight). A great deal of camping and camping activity of all kinds occurs in this valley in the summer months, causing considerable alteration to the environment.
The road ends at the Parador de Monte Perdido, the end of the valley closed by the Circo de Pineta, where the Cinca River rushes into beautiful waterfalls: a 10' walk to the first ones.
From El Parador, cross the river on the small wooden bridge and climb about 7' close to the watercourse. We will cross the Cinca River again and the path will ascend quickly next to the La Larri waterfalls (10' from the first waterfalls): Ascent: 45' to the beginning of the meadows. Descent: 30'. Elevation: 270m.
One hundred meters before El Parador there is the hermitage of the Virgin of Pineta. There a path begins in continuous ascent that enters a shady beech forest. At 40' we cross a forest track. Going up this a little we find the meadows and plains of La Larri, with excellent views towards the Pineta valley and towards Monte Perdido, which can now be seen perfectly. We can walk through the soft meadows to the end, in about 20'. There we will find a magnificent waterfall.
To go down we will take the track and continue it. At 6′ we crossed the ravine next to another beautiful waterfall. We can continue along the track or take a path to the left as soon as we cross the ravine. It descends next to the beautiful La Larri waterfalls in a spectacular route. Under no circumstances should we go off the road, as this has been the cause of fatal accidents.
The reverse route allows you to get closer to the first waterfalls in 10' from the Parador. To do this, we cross the small wooden bridge and ascend along the Cinca River until we cross it again. Ascent: 4h. Descent: 2h 40′. Elevation: 1330m.
As this route is hard, sunny and steep, it is recommended to start very early. With some snow or bad weather, it can become very dangerous. From the camping area near the Parador, continue the track that ascends towards La Larri. After 30 minutes we reach a fountain and cross the Cinca River. As soon as you do this, the path that goes up to the lake starts on the left. The entire route has a magnificent view of the valley. The Cinca Waterfalls are contemplated, and the arrival at the Balcón de Pineta is overwhelming, with the Monte Perdido glacier and the Pineta valley at our feet. In half an hour walking from the Balcón we reach the beautiful lake, located among a sea of rocks.
Texts: Joaquín Guerrero.
Any reproduction is prohibited without written permission from the company for the purposes of article 32.1, second paragraph, of the Intellectual Property Law.
From Bielsa (33 km north of L'Aínsa; with multiple services) a 14 km road begins that extends to the Pineta circus itself. It is a spectacular valley where the effects of glacial erosion are very evident: its profile is "U" shaped, with meadows and plains at its bottom surrounded by steep slopes. Large forests of pine and fir climb these slopes, and at the end of the valley beech and other deciduous trees also abound.
Along the Bielsa-Parador route, it is recommended to make several stops to contemplate the forests and walls of the southern flank, crowned by the Montinier mountains (above the Pineta Reservoir), the Sierra de las Sucas, Las Tres Marías and Tres Sorores ( with Monte Perdido as the highlight). A great deal of camping and camping activity of all kinds occurs in this valley in the summer months, causing considerable alteration to the environment.
The road ends at the Parador de Monte Perdido, the end of the valley closed by the Circo de Pineta, where the Cinca River rushes into beautiful waterfalls: a 10' walk to the first ones.
From El Parador, cross the river on the small wooden bridge and climb about 7' close to the watercourse. We will cross the Cinca River again and the path will ascend quickly next to the La Larri waterfalls (10' from the first waterfalls): Ascent: 45' to the beginning of the meadows. Descent: 30'. Elevation: 270m.
One hundred meters before El Parador there is the hermitage of the Virgin of Pineta. There a path begins in continuous ascent that enters a shady beech forest. At 40' we cross a forest track. Going up this a little we find the meadows and plains of La Larri, with excellent views towards the Pineta valley and towards Monte Perdido, which can now be seen perfectly. We can walk through the soft meadows to the end, in about 20'. There we will find a magnificent waterfall.
To go down we will take the track and continue it. At 6′ we crossed the ravine next to another beautiful waterfall. We can continue along the track or take a path to the left as soon as we cross the ravine. It descends next to the beautiful La Larri waterfalls in a spectacular route. Under no circumstances should we go off the road, as this has been the cause of fatal accidents.
The reverse route allows you to get closer to the first waterfalls in 10' from the Parador. To do this, we cross the small wooden bridge and ascend along the Cinca River until we cross it again. Ascent: 4h. Descent: 2h 40′. Elevation: 1330m.
As this route is hard, sunny and steep, it is recommended to start very early. With some snow or bad weather, it can become very dangerous. From the camping area near the Parador, continue the track that ascends towards La Larri. After 30 minutes we reach a fountain and cross the Cinca River. As soon as you do this, the path that goes up to the lake starts on the left. The entire route has a magnificent view of the valley. The Cinca Waterfalls are contemplated, and the arrival at the Balcón de Pineta is overwhelming, with the Monte Perdido glacier and the Pineta valley at our feet. In half an hour walking from the Balcón we reach the beautiful lake, located among a sea of rocks.
Texts: Joaquín Guerrero.
Any reproduction is prohibited without written permission from the company for the purposes of article 32.1, second paragraph, of the Intellectual Property Law.