The best road cycling routes around Monegros

small park at the foot of the castle, perfect for a break

A small village with rural charm and a deep historical flavor, located on a hill among fields of grain and almond trees. Its medieval defensive tower stands out at the top of the town, the remains of an ancient fortification that still rise above the landscape. Quiet streets, a good fountain, and access via dirt tracks ideal for mountain biking or gravel riding. The perfect spot to stop for a rest, refuel with water, and enjoy the silence of the most authentic Hoya de Huesca.

A historic city and the capital of the Somontano region, Barbastro combines heritage, nature, and a great starting point for mountain biking, gravel, and hiking trails. Highlights include the Gothic-Renaissance Cathedral of the Assumption, the medieval Entremuro neighborhood, and the Diocesan Museum. It's a crossroads to the Pyrenees, the Sierra de Guara, and the vineyards of the Somontano D.O. (D.O.). It's the perfect place to stop for lunch, stock up, or explore its rich history and architecture.

The Charterhouse of Our Lady of the Fountains has been a Site of Cultural Interest since 2002 and has been under restoration since 2015. Guided tours are available on weekends and national holidays.

The Charterhouse of Our Lady of the Fountains, also known as the Charterhouse of Monegros, is a former monastery located in the municipality of Sariñena, in the region of Monegros, province of Huesca, Aragon. Founded in 1507 by the Counts of Sástago, Beatriz de Luna, and Blasco de Aragón, it is the first Charterhouse built in the Kingdom of Aragon. The current monastery, built in the 18th century, is an impressive architectural complex in the late Baroque style. It is notable for its mural paintings by Friar Manuel Bayeu, Goya's brother-in-law, depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary, women of the Old Testament, and the cardinal virtues.

Located in the Aragonese region of Monegros, Lanaja is a town whose origins date back to the Neolithic. In fact, there are various sites in the area, such as Val de Lupo, Valderrey, Peñalveta, La Malena and Aldea del Correo, dating from the Copper Age to Roman times. Among its heritage, the Church of the Assumption stands out, built on an old mosque, which in turn was built on a primitive Visigoth church. For its part, the Granero de la Diezma is a civil building from the 16th century, which until 2011 housed a museum dedicated to the Barbie doll. The ice well is another unique construction, very well preserved, with a height of more than 11 meters. The hermitage of San Sebastián, located on a mound called El Saso that dominates the town, is built on the site where the Montoro castle was formerly located, of which only the remains of a wall remain.

The church of Santa Ana was built in the 14th century and is known for its Gothic-Renaissance tower and its Mudejar style tower. Unfortunately, during the Civil War, all archives pertinent to the history of the church were lost.

This small municipality of Leciñena in the Aragonese Monegros has a small population (1150 in 2004) but quite a bit of history. The town played an important role in the reconquest of Zaragoza. Much later, during the Spanish Civil War it was part of the republican resistance until October 12, 1936 when Franco's troops took the town. The town has a very good hostel where you can enjoy the tranquility. Around Leciñena we can find Sabinas, a tree from the Mesozoic era that, thanks to its properties resistant to extreme temperatures, can coexist with the harsh weather conditions of the area.