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Snow Shoeing in Astun, Huesca, Aragon Spain

Trail length:
34km/21mi
Cumulative elevation of:
945m/3100ft
Astun is located in the source of Aragon river, in the Pyrenees mountains near the borders of Spain with France. The station occupies two high mountain valleys, La Raca and Truchas each of which is accessible by a chairlift. The temperature varies from 2°C/35.60°F to 19°C/75.20°F throughout the year, with January being the coldest and August the warmest month. It is an ideal spot for many activities and excursions all around the year.

Astun offers many snow shoeing trails, through snow covered mountains and beautiful scenery, both for beginners and experienced adventurers. There is a main trail that takes you from Astun to Candanchu and you can visit Col de Moines, Pico Aspe, Ibon de Estanés.

This trail is about 34 km/21 mi in length and has a cumulative elevation of 945 m/3100 ft. The highest altitude is at 2265 m/7431 ft and the lowest is at 1559 m/5144 ft and there are even trails that lead into the French Pyrenees mountains.

There are training professionals that know the area very well, offering family or group trips to the natural environment of Astun. Bring your own equipment, or rent everything from nearby stores.