Aragón claims 90km of Pyrenean grandeur, bounded by the Río Gallego in the west, and the Río Nobuera in the east. This fertile region gave rise to the Kingdom of Aragón in the mid-9th century and remained unconquered throughout the tempestuous Middle Ages. The most popular entry point for the Aragonese Pyrenees is Jaca, the former military capital of the medieval kingdom and a stop on the historic Camino de Santiago. From the nearby towns of Aínsa and Torla, most travelers head to the deep green meadows and pure white snowfields of the Parque Nacional de Ordesa. In the east, Benasque draws serious mountaineers to the highest peaks in the Pyrenees, while the western valleys of Ansó and Hecho are peaceful farm valleys ideal for less strenuous mountain rambling or scenic bicycle tours. In summer, make sure to stop by the Pirineos Sur international cultural festival, which features a host of concerts, markets, and foods from all over the world (www.pirineos-sur.com).
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