Benasque Valley

From Graus the road runs up the Esera valley, through magnificent scenery, and comes in 70km/45mi into the Benasque valley, which offers endless scope for walks and climbs, and in winter for skiing at Cerler, a few kilometers from Benasque.

Must-see attractions nearby:

Cathedral

Provincial Museum

Address

Benasque Tourist Office
Calle San Sebastian 5
E-22440 Huesca
Spain

Related Attractions

Anciles, Spain

(Near Huesca)

The small town of Anciles has been graced with many nobles family homes, some of which date to the 16th and 17th C. Some of the highlight of the town include the 16th C church of San Pedro, and the hermitage of San Esteban de Conques.

Benasque, Spain

(Near Huesca)

The medieval town of Benasque features several Pyrenean family homes. Noteworthy among these are those of the Count of Ribagorza, and Marcial del Río. The church of Santa María la Mayor is also worth a visit.

Address

Benasque Tourist Office
Calle San Sebastian 5
E-22440 Benasque
Spain

Cerler

The highest ski resort in the Pyrenees, Cerler features just a few hotels and apartment buildings but there are accommodation options in the nearby town of Benasque. With 18 lifts the resort has an impressive vertical drop of 1,130 meters from a top elevation of 2,630 meters. Not a lot of variety but good snow, well-roomed runs and a great view of the Aneto glacier nearby.

Address

Cerler Tourist Office
Estación de Esquí
E-22449 Cerler
Spain