Route of the footbridges of the river Vero (Alquezar)

ByTravesía Pirenaica
Footbridges of the river Vero
Footbridges of the river Vero

The nature of the autonomous region of Aragon seems to have been designed to be enjoyed as a family, and this is something that the vero footbridges route shows us very well.

There are many reasons for travellers to venture out into the wilderness, from the unrelenting beauty of its picturesque villages to its pristine hillsides. Almost defying gravity, its spaces boast incredible views of the mighty river Vero.

Below, you will discover all the beauties and benefits of spending time here, in complete safety and with the minimum of effort.

The Vero Footbridges Route and all the surprises along the way.

This spectacular circular route has an approximate length of 2.2 kilometres in its entirety, with an approximate gradient of 150 metres, which you can enjoy in a limited time of one hour without any stops.

The first seven footbridges after the entrance lead you directly to the bed of the river Vero. In doing so, you will be accompanied by huge limestone walls that serve as habitat for numerous species of birds of prey.

The large Picamartillo cave, apart from having an exuberant grotto, will be an obligatory stop before a high stretch of metal walkways, which will intensify your feeling of adrenaline and entertainment.

Halfway: The ascent path to the final stop.

Once you reach the famous Alquézar hydroelectric power station, the route will start to ascend. After the first part of the journey, some of the most important stops will have already been made.

One of them will be the jump to the Alquezar power station, an old medieval dyke used for the motricity of a flour mill, and whose lower pond is preferred for open-air bathing and temporary swimming.

The vero footbridges route It also includes a new section of footbridges recently inaugurated, which constitutes a surprising pathway that culminates in a viewpoint suspended over an extensive ravine, from which it is possible to appreciate the entire landscape of the lower valley.

Plaza Mayor de alquezar: Important tips for safe access.

The municipality of Alquezar is accessible from Huesca and Barbastro, generally by road. It is generally recommended to park in the car park in the main square of Alquezar and take the entrance road to the collegiate church of Santa María.

The access and walking trails are mainly the paths that have been used for the last ten years.

For a safe journey it is important to have personal hydration, sun protection and to generally avoid the prolonged hot periods and the intense summer winter.

Back to Alquezar: The last sections of this rocky journey.

This incredible site concludes its route due to its alternative proximity to the Camino Natural del Somontano de Barbastro, from where we will find the bridge of fuendebanos, the last point of interest of our route.

The approach to the natural elements during the walk is unforgettable, especially the sound of the crystal-clear water rushing impatiently under our feet.

All this combined with lush vegetation and a rich fauna in general, making a brief visit to the vero footbridges route is an experience you will always want to come back to.