Rafting, one of the most popular whitewater adventure activities and one of the best places to do this sport is the Gallego River. If it is the first time that you are going to do this sport, I recommend that you read the tips for rafting in any area of ​​Spain.


The Gállego River is a river that runs through the autonomous community of Aragón, specifically in Huesca. It is one of the main tributaries of the Ebro River and has a length of 193.2 km. One of the main activities to do on the Gallego River is rafting. Here you can consult all the available options.
The route begins in the Valle de Tena and crosses the municipalities of Sallent de Gállego, Panticosa and Biescas, cutting through the pre-Pyrenean mountains in the Foz de Santa Elena.



The best-known routes and where the most people resort to rafting are those of Murillo de GállegoandSanta Eulalia de Gállego. The classic rafting route is 11 kilometers of medium difficulty and goes from the De La Peña reservoir dam to the town of Murillo de Gállego. It is a descent with exciting rapids and chaos of rocks that form numerous technical steps. Furthermore, during the descent, we found numerous wave passes and rollers in which to have fun.

Below we show you the different sections into which this route is divided...Are you in?

First section, "Paso de las Olas"

This is where the section of the river begins for all those who dare to go down it. It is an easy section that prepares you to launch into the much-feared second section. It begins in Murillo de Gallego and ends at the Santa Eulalia bridge, it is 7 km long.



Second section, "The funnel"

It is the most complicated section of the river, with numerous siphons that will make the journey more exciting. It is the most dangerous for the participants but the most anticipated by everyone. It is level II and goes from the Carcavilla Central to Murillo de Gallego, with a total of 8 km.



Third section, "The stands"

One of the most well-known and applauded stretches of the river. It is a kind of descent down stairs in which you have to be careful not to tip over. For children it is a very fun stretch. The section begins at the Pantonode Dam and ends in Murillo de Gallego. It is a total of 10 kilometers of level III.



Last stretch, "The Strait"

An easy step to the right or left. The rest of the way to Murillo is easy and fun to have a good time with your friends.




Depending on your level of experience, and knowing the different sections of the river, you can enjoy it in one area or another. We remember that security measures must be respected so that the activity goes "on waves." In addition, you can enjoy it for 365 days. Enjoy!