{"id":10638,"date":"2020-07-16T12:53:04","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T10:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/?p=10638"},"modified":"2024-06-28T12:49:17","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T10:49:17","slug":"garganta-de-escuain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/escuain-gorge\/","title":{"rendered":"Excursion to the Escua\u00edn Gorge"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Escua\u00edn Gorge<\/strong> is one of the most emblematic but also one of the least frequented places of the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park<\/a><\/strong>A hike through this hidden gem in the Pyrenees of Huesca will surprise you.<\/p>

See Ordesa guide<\/a><\/div>

The river Yaga flows through it, whose headwaters rise in the Collado de Cuello Viceto and in the Circo de Gurrundu\u00e9 to later flow into the deep wells of the Gargantas de Escua\u00edn.<\/p>

By way of information, we can point out that the formation of Y-shaped underground cavities were created by karstic action<\/strong> of the land.<\/p>

These cavities are commonly referred to as the Escua\u00edn Springs<\/strong>which also happen to be the second most important in the community of Aragon<\/a>. <\/p>

It also has beautiful valleys where the flora and fauna<\/strong> that have left more than one person surprised. It is, without a doubt, one of the places in the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park that you should not forget on your travel itinerary.<\/p>

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Escua\u00edn Gorges \/ Photo: Jos\u00e9 Mar\u00eda Sanchez Est\u00e9vez (CC-BY-SA-3.0)<\/figcaption><\/figure>

How to get there<\/strong><\/h2>

To get to the excursion site, you must take the A-138 autonomous road of A\u00ednsa<\/strong>to Bielsa<\/strong> and France; later, in Escalona<\/strong> We specifically diverted to Fanlo<\/strong>From here you can see signs indicating which path to take to reach the Garganta de Escua\u00edn gorge.<\/p>

Follow the signposts along the route and you will see that in 40 minutes you will be near the village to start this adventure.<\/p>

Route and excursion in the Escua\u00edn Gorges<\/h2>

From the road that leads to Escua\u00edn, specifically one kilometre before arriving, is where the crossing really begins. After leaving the car parked, follow a signpost that indicates the direction towards the river<\/strong> Yaga.<\/p>

This is where the descent begins. It will take you at least 30 minutes to reach the flow of the river, and then you will go upstream for at least another 100 metres. From then on, you will be able to contemplate the beauty of the place.<\/p>

Very carefully, he continues to advance to the base of the waterfall<\/strong>. And then the Escua\u00edn Gorge which, although few know it, has been admired.<\/p>

Another access point is on the road to Revilla<\/strong>. From here it is one hour there and one hour back, definitely not to be missed.<\/p>

It is a good idea to visit, before or after the excursion, the village of Escua\u00edn, where you can find a information point<\/strong> where you can get information for your next trip.<\/p>

Along the way you will meet viewpoints<\/strong> spectacular as that of Tella, Revilla and even Escua\u00edn himself.<\/p>

The Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park definitely gives you the opportunity to discover a number of places that you will love for their landscapes and beautiful natural scenery.<\/p>

Don't miss the opportunity on your days off to go on an excursion in the Escua\u00edn Gorge<\/strong>.<\/p>

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Excursi\u00f3n por la Garganta de Escua\u00edn<\/a><\/blockquote>