The Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is located in the heart of the Pyrenees. It was founded in 1918. It is one of the oldest nature reserves in Spain and is protected by UNESCO. 10,000 years ago, most of the park was buried under 500 meters of ice. The glacier formed two gorges and two valleys adjacent to Monte Perdido (altitude: 3,335 m).
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| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park Spain |
The reserve, with an area of 15,696 hectares, is divided into four zones: Ordesa The reserve, with an area of 15,696 hectares, is divided into four zones: Ordesa, Escuaín, and Piñeta. Every year, more than 600,000 people visit the national park to admire the breathtaking views, numerous waterfalls and cascades, and enjoy the bright colors of autumn. This is a real paradise for lovers of nature and active recreation. There are many hiking trails across the reserve for every taste and level of fitness., Escuaín and Piñeta.
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| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park Spain |
It is better to start exploring the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park from the picturesque village of Torla with a well-developed tourist infrastructure and information center. Please note that during the high season (July-September) access to the Ordesa Valley is closed to private transport. You can get there by special buses that run all day between Torla and the valley. There is a large free parking lot next to the bus stop. So this village is a great option for accommodation for a few days.