The best routes to practice snowshoeing in the Aragonese Pyrenees with children

Huesca. That word automatically associates snow, white, winter and the truth is that the amount of activities that the Huesca mountains offer in winter is amazing. One of them is, of course, snowshoes, A great alternative to classic sports like skiing or snowboarding, but it is gaining more and more followers. We leave you a video of the climb to Piedrafita Lake, one of the routes we will talk about later in this article.


If your idea is to travel with children, they can also enjoy them and you with them because we propose easy routes so that you can do them together. Contact with nature, discovering unusual areas or taking long excursions through forests are some of the many attractions of this winter modality that has become so fashionable in recent years. Before starting, We leave you with a list of 5 essential snowshoe routes in the Huesca Pyrenees.
1. Gabardito racket circuit

Simple route for beginners in this sport in the middle of the Valle de Hecho. It is important to note that due to its altitude (1400 m) it may not have snow, so it is advisable to inform yourself beforehand. If yes, this route, suitable and perfect for children, is a circular route about 3 km long.

Very close to the town of "Hecho", the route begins from the Gabardito shelter where you can also rent your snowshoes and those of the children. The route has a gradient of about 110 meters in height. Super recommended!

2. Linza Circuit

In the Anso Valley, this circular route of about 7 km (somewhat longer than the previous one) is also perfect for the little ones in the house. The Route begins at the Linza Refuge, where we will leave the car and where we will rent all the necessary material for the adventure (if it is not available)



We will pass through the Petrechema ravine contemplating a panoramic view more than spectacular in the entire Valley. A slightly more complicated option than the previous one but equally recommended to spend a morning. The duration is approximately 2h30m

3. Candanchu Circuit

At the Le Somport station at an elevation of 1,590 meters you can enjoy this wonderful circular route perfectly equipped for snowshoeing. About 200 meters after starting the path behind the station, it forks where you can choose either direction since the circuit begins there.



You will step on French soil and Spanish soil on a route where the Astún peak will witness practically the entire route. Elevation of approximately 140 meters and you will end by descending to Candanchú to continue through the valley and return to Somport. Its duration is 1h30m.

4. Ibón de Piedrafita

As a last option and previously mentioned in the video, we leave you with a simple route suitable for the whole family in the heart of theTena Valley. The Ibón is located just before Peña Telera. This forest track route begins from Lacuniacha. We will enjoy magnificent views of the Tena Valley while we cross torrents such as the Boj ravine.



After about 3 km of crossing we will reach the Ibón de Piedrafita, spectacular.
Now you have no excuse not to take your children to enjoy the snow, in a different way.