What to do in Jaca

Jaca is the historic gateway to the Aragonese Pyrenees and one of the most established mountain activity hubs in northern Spain. About 20 km to the north, the Candanchú and Astún ski resorts offer pistes for all levels during the winter season, while in summer the same valleys become hiking ground along the GR-11, which crosses the Pyrenees from coast to coast. Canyoning in the Hecho and Ansó valleys is one of the pre-Pyrenees' signature activities, with geologically striking canyons and descents accessible to groups with no prior experience. Rock climbing finds one of its most active local venues at Peña Oroel, a few kilometres south of Jaca, with routes of varying grades on conglomerate and limestone. Mountain biking in the Canal de Berdún uses forest tracks and droving paths through the pre-Pyrenees to create routes with views of the Pyrenean crests. The Aragonese branch of the Way of St James passes through Jaca, generating a network of historic paths that can be walked at any time of year.