BIELSA VALLEY LOOP

A spectacular loop connecting the Pineta Valley with the Chisagües Valley on the edge of the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. To complete it, you must hike a section along the GR-11 Pyrenean Trail. Additionally, the route climbs up to 2,600 meters at the Punta Liena peak. A true high-mountain experience and a Pyrenean cycle-mountaineering challenge.

Bielsa

Technical data

Route type: Loop

Estimated time: 5-6 horas

Terrain: Pista y carretera

Total elevation gain: 1850 m

Physical difficulty: Hight

Technical difficulty: Low

Distance: 47,6 km

Track 31,1 km

Road: 16,5 km

47,6 km

5-6 horas

1850 m

Hight

Points of interest

• Km 0: Bielsa. Starting and ending point of the route.
• Km 9.5: Espierba. Start of the La Estiva track, heading up the Pineta Valley.
• Km 18.2: La Estiva Refuge. Practically the end of the forest track. The panoramic view of the Pineta cirque with the Cinca waterfall in the background is spectacular. Keep pedaling to the end of Plana Fonda, before the GR-11 trail toward Petramula begins.
• Km 21.2: Vado de Petramula. Reached after two kilometers of trail including some prolonged bike-carrying. Always use caution on the descent. Upon arriving at Petramula, climb to Punta Liena, right on the edge of the Ordesa-Viñamala Biosphere Reserve boundary.
• Km 27.7: Punta Liena summit, bordering 2,600 meters of altitude. Incredible views of the Monte Perdido massif and the Chisagüés Valley.
• Km 41.5: Chisagües. Arrival after a fast but comfortable descent.
• Km 47.6: Arrival in Bielsa, after passing through the village of Parzán and connecting with the A-138. Pay close attention at the tunnel crossing.

Water / Refreshment point

• Water points: The only water points on the route are in Espierba and Chisagües. It is highly recommended to refill your water in Espierba before starting the climb up the La Estiva track.
• Supplies: Food and supply options are only available at the start of the route in Bielsa and in Parzán. It is recommended to carry enough food for the entire ride.

Caution

• The route features a two-kilometer section where you must carry your bicycle along the GR-11 trail between Plana Fonda and Vado de Petramula. • At the end of the route, you must cross through a tunnel. It is highly recommended to use front and rear lights to alert drivers. • The route skirts the edge of the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. Remember that cycling is prohibited inside the National Park.

Stage map