Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park

Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park

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Spain|Europe
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Wildlife
72
Access
68
Stay
94
Safety
90
Photo
66
Crowds
68
Cost
60
Birding

Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is the iconic wildlife and scenery destination of the Spanish Pyrenees, where limestone cliffs, cirques, alpine grasslands, and deep valleys create outstanding habitat for mountain birds and mammals. It is strongest for travelers who want bearded vultures, griffon vultures, chamois, and first-rate Pyrenean landscape photography in a single classic park.

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Wildlife Species

Bearded Vulture

Uncommon

Bird · Best time: Morning and Midday thermals

Griffon Vulture

Common

Bird · Best time: Midday thermals

Pyrenean Chamois

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Morning

Alpine Marmot

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Sunny Hours

Geography

Terrain
Pyrenean cliffs, cirques, valleys, alpine meadows, high limestone massifs
Elevation
About 700-3355m
Climate
High mountain climate
Area
About 156 km2

Weather

Best Months
JuneJulySeptember
Avg. Temperature
-2-22°C
Rainfall
Moderate to high with snow lingering at altitude
Humidity
45-90%

Getting There

Nearest Airport

Zaragoza or Barcelona with long overland access into the central Spanish Pyrenees

Usually reached by road via Torla or nearby Pyrenean towns

Transport
  • Drive to Ordesa valley gateways
  • Hiking-based wildlife observation
  • Combination of scenic viewpoints and mountain trails

Where to Stay

Hotels and guesthouses in Torla

Budget to Mid-range

Hotel · Main gateway to the park

Mountain inns in nearby Pyrenean villages

Mid-range

Guesthouse · Short drive to valley access points

Location

42.6670, 0.0330View larger map

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