The Aragonese Pyrenees is one of the best areas for paragliding in Spain. Many professional paragliders, and those not so professional, choose this part of Spain to carry out their flights.
Its peaks make this area a must-see destination with spectacular views of all the surrounding peaks. If you want more information, check here the paragliding flight offers in Huesca. Let's start!
Its peaks make this area a must-see destination with spectacular views of all the surrounding peaks. If you want more information, check here the paragliding flight offers in Huesca. Let's start!
The 5 best areas to enjoy paragliding in the Aragonese Pyrenees
1. Castejón de Sos
Castejón de Sos, also known as "the mecca of paragliding in Spain", is one of the best flying areas in Spain. It is located in the province of Huescaand numerous national and international paragliding competitions have been held.
Castejón de Sos is located in the Benasque Valley and is surrounded by large mountains. It can be done practically all year round due to its perfect characteristics.
It has numerous takeoff areas and two landing areas. Both people with zero experience in paragliding and professionals in the field can fly in this area. The tandem flight is the most popular inCasejón de Sos.
2. Benasque Valley
The Benasque Valley is the valley with the greatest number of peaks, with more than 3000 meters of elevation difference. It has mountains such as Aneto, Posets, Maladetas or Perdiguero. This valley has magnificent conditions for free and two-seater flights. You can fly at any time of the year and flights are organized at different times of the day. You have to be careful with the wind, which is generally very good.
There are several landing areas, but the best known is "El Raso", where ultralights also land.
3. Panticosa
It is located in the Tena Valley, in the province of Huesca. It has 1800 meters of elevation gain and offers views of the Loarre Castle.
The flight can be done throughout the year if the wind is good and the duration is approximately 10-20 minutes (1 hour in total for the entire experience).
Takeoff is from the Hoz de Jaca runway. The flights are in two-seater paragliding but they also carry out professional flights.
4. Valley of Fact
It is a very good area for free or tandem paragliding. It belongs to the Jacetania region and has an altitude of 820 meters.
In this valley there are three take-off points: in Monte Remilez, in Planaletun and in Borda Lo Serra. The landing zone is located north of Hecho.
The flight lasts approximately 10-15 minutes and anyone can do the flight if weather conditions allow it.
5. Loarre
It is located in the Hoya de Huesca. During the flight you will fly over the great Castle of Loarre, a Romanesque castle that gives its name to the town. The altitude is 1020 meters.
The best time to make a flight is between the months of May to October and does not require prior experience since as it is a two-seater flight, you will be accompanied by an instructor.
The duration of the flight is 10-15 minutes, approximately one hour in total for the entire experience. Before hiring a two-seater flight in Loarre you will have to look carefully at the weather as it could leave you without enjoying the experience. Look for a sunny day with good wind to fly.
