Ibon de Vallibierna Bajo from Refugio de Corones

A walk up a spectacular valley quickly clear of the trees but in any event with wide views of the mountain range all around.

A cool head is needed for the drive up the track.

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The grade of this walk is MS/B, which means
MS – Moderately Strenuous: Up to 600 metres ascent and/or no more than 15 km in length with some rough going taken at a reasonable pace.
B – Less than half the route on rough ground

Nearest town	Benasque
Directions to start	From Benasque follow the A139 N to pass a large reservoir on the RHS and just at the end of this at the far side of a tunnel (signed beforehand) take a road on the RHS towards Vallibierna. This descends to cross a ford and then swings right on a gravel track. A a junction a little way up take the LH track and now descend for some 9km to reach the white refugio building in front of you with limited parking.
Start point (Lat/Long)	42.610604, 0.620714 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab)
Length (km)	7.00
Ascent (metres)	488
Walking time (hours)	3
Total time (hours)	4.5
Recommendations or Restrictions	The drive up the track may not be for everybody. It takes 30 minutes but is worth it for the access that follows. If you are squeamish about drops or worried about your paintwork this may not be for you!.