Biescas – Dolmen of Santa Elena loop from Gavín

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Biescas – Dolmen of Santa Elena loop from Gavín

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Biescas – Dolmen of Santa Elena loop from Gavín

02:23

24.8km

670m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.41 km

Biescas

Highlight • Settlement

Biescas is one of the largest and most important municipalities in the Pyrenees. It has 19 population centers —in addition to Biescas itself—, but at least seven of them are …

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3.59 km

Church of San Salvador of Biescas

Highlight • Religious Site

This pretty Pyrenean town is located in an old glacial valley and stretches out on both sides of the Gállego River, thus giving rise to two distinct neighbourhoods: El Salvador …

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4.91 km

Depósito de agua

Lake

13.0 km

I wouldn't have expected it here.

In addition to the Santa Elena dolmen, there are several testimonies of this type, e.g. in Guarrinza, on the ascent to Puerto del Palo, Canal Roya and Puerto de Escalé.

es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dólmenes_de_Santa_Elena_(Biescas)

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14.5 km

Fort of Santa Elena

Highlight • Historical Site

The construction of Fort Santa Elena began in the reign of Felipe II (1527-1598) as part of the fortification of the border with France. It was partially destroyed during the …

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14.8 km

Casa de Santa Eulalia

Highlight • Religious Site

House of Saint Helena

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14.9 km

Santa Elena Hermitage and Fountain

Highlight • Religious Site

Fountain and church of Santa Elena

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16.5 km

Barranco del Asieso

Highlight • Gorge

Just before the car park for the ascent to Dolmen and Santa Elena are several beautiful cataracts that are easy to get to the water

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24.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

3.12 km

2.65 km

2.30 km

1.67 km

Surfaces

13.1 km

5.48 km

4.49 km

1.29 km

478 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,190 m)

Lowest point (850 m)

Weather

Monday 2 November

7°C

-2°C

36 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

August 21, 2023,Ermita Santa Elena a Biescas por pista

The path is very evident and it is a tailor-made pasta for very simple. The entrance to the forest was made to lengthen the route a bit. We come to a DGA booth and the path is steep and constantly uphill. The descent to Biescas is also along a track. We returned to the Santa Elena delay by road, not …

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