The Añisclo Canyon is one of the most impressive places in the Pyrenees.
Añisclo canyon
It consists of two sections, the first of which can be covered by car (not suitable for large vehicles due to the terrain) along a tarmac road that crosses the canyon in one direction only from Fuente de los Baños (near Escalona) in the direction of Nerín.
Again, it is only possible to walk in this direction. Caution must be taken because landslides are common on windy and rainy days, so it is only recommended to stop in the designated areas. It's a great place and if you come to this area you have to do it.
Añisclo canyon
The second section consists of walking along the canyon parallel to the river Bellós. We show you several options depending on your physical condition:
Option 1. Bellón river bridge - Aso river or circular route water from the Mill of Aso
Option 2. Climb up the canyon to the Ripareta waterfall or to the Añisclo pass.
Option 1. Bellón river bridge - Aso river or circular route water from the Mill of Aso
Bridge
Departure from the San Úrbez car park, take the path on the right and descend to an old stone bridge of medieval origin. Continue along the path to the hermitage of San Úrbez, nestled in a large rock.
Hermitage
A few metres further on, take the turning on the right until you reach a new bridge and cross the river Bellós.
Añisclo canyon
After passing several viewpoints we reach the old mill of the river Aso, which forms a spectacular waterfall. The walls of this old mill are still standing.
Aso Mill waterfall
We continue back to the viewpoint in front of the hermitage. The views are very nice. Once here continue to the car park again.
Old mill ruins
In the car park there is a park information booth.
We leave you this wikiloc link so you can follow it.
Departure and return to the San Úrbez hermitage car park.
Route: circular
Distance: 4 kms
Difference in altitude: 150 mts
Technical difficulty: easy, good signposting.
Tip: it is easy to see birds nesting on the canyon walls, don't forget your binoculars.
Please note that bathing in any part of the river is forbidden. Please respect the rules and leave the areas free of rubbish.
Añisclo canyon
Option 2. Climb up the canyon to the Ripareta waterfall or to the Añisclo pass.
This option consists of going up the canyon to the waterfall of Ripareta (18 km 1,100 m ascent) and/or continuing to Fuen Blanca (20 km 1,300 m ascent) and/or Añisclo pass (28.65 km 1,500 m ascent).
Añisclo canyon
We start our route from the San Úrbez car park. Take the path on the right and descend to an old stone bridge of medieval origin. Continue along the path to the hermitage of San Úrbez, nestled in a large rock.
Añisclo canyon
We follow the main path parallel to the river Bellós, which we cross over another bridge. Here the canyon opens up a little and we start to see the first waterfalls.
Pools
Once we have crossed the bridge, the path starts to gain height. Pools and waterfalls accompany us until we reach Cumaz. Remember not to leave the marked trails as the path is sometimes a bit exposed to the canyon. It is quite shady but quite humid.
Añisclo canyon
Cumaz
Path
We continue ascending to an area known as Selva Plana, here the path is a little flatter. We reach a viewpoint with exceptional views of the canyon.
Views from the viewpoint
In just 20 minutes we reach the waterfall of La Ripareta. A perfect place to have lunch. At this point many people return, we will continue an hour further up through the forest with the opportunity to see more waterfalls. The path gets a little narrower but is easy.
Ripareta
Ripareta
Ripareta
We don't continue on to Fuen Blanca as there is a storm forecast and it starts raining as soon as we get back to the car.
Forest
The return is the same way back to the car park.
We leave you this wikiloc link so that you can follow it, remember that as it is a linear route you can return at any time along the way.
Waterfall
Route: linear
Distance: 18 kms
Difference in altitude: 1.100 mts
Technical difficulty: moderate
Start and return to the San Úrbez hermitage car park.
Tip: it is easy to see birds nesting on the canyon walls, don't forget your binoculars.
Whoever makes full or partial use of this track and its additional information, assumes full responsibility for the risks inherent in the practice of the activity, this information is for guidance purposes only.
Canyon
Please note that bathing in any part of the river is forbidden. Please respect the rules and leave the areas free of rubbish.
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