Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park: planning guide
A deep Pyrenees canyon and high limestone massif in Aragón. Ordesa Valley trails and Monte Perdido’s alpine country.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is in Aragon, Spain. The nearest town is Bielsa — roughly 14 km (8.7 mi) out, about 23 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: May, June, September, and early October. Shoulder season: April and late October.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Full seasonal breakdown for Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Bielsa | 14 km (8.7 mi) | 23 min |
| Boltaña | 25.2 km (15.6 mi) | 39 min |
| Aínsa | 29.3 km (18.2 mi) | 43 min |
| Sallent de Gállego | 33.7 km (21 mi) | 48 min |
| Sabiñánigo | 38.5 km (23.9 mi) | 53 min |
| Benasque | 38.9 km (24.2 mi) | 54 min |
| Castejón de Sos | 39.9 km (24.8 mi) | 55 min |
| Jaca | 50.8 km (31.6 mi) | 1 hr 6 min |
Where Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park sits
Official Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park sits close enough to Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 75.8 km (47.1 mi) | 1 hr 33 min |
Parks close by
- Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park
Pyrenees lakes and granite peaks in Catalonia’s only national park. Long day hikes and refuges in alpine meadow country.
- Sierra de Guadarrama National Park
Granite peaks and pine forest north of Madrid. Day hikes from the capital to Peñalara and high moorland.
- Picos de Europa National Park
Limestone peaks and deep gorges spanning Asturias, Cantabria, and León. Cares Gorge, high pastures, and village trailheads.
- Cabrera Archipelago National Park
Ten small islands south of Mallorca in the Balearic Sea. Remote, mostly boat access, and strict limits on visitors.
Common questions
Where is Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park?
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park sits in Aragon, Spain. Bielsa, about 14 km (8.7 mi) away — roughly 23 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.