Road Trip Guide: Conquering Llauset Lake in Aragon

Lago de Llauset is a high mountain reservoir located in the Province of Huesca, Spain, at an elevation of 2,250m (7,381ft) above sea level. It's one of the highest roads in Spain.

Lago de Llauset

Where Is Lago de Llauset?

The reservoir is located in the Aragon autonomous community, in the northeastern part of the country.

How Long Is the Road to Lago de Llauset?

Starting from Senet, a town in the Lleida province of Catalonia, the ascent is 12.2km (7.5 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1,099 meters. The average gradient is 9%.

Is the Road to Lago de Llauset Paved?

The road to reach the Llauset Dam is mostly paved and features narrow sections. The landscape grows increasingly desolate, and the tarmac quality deteriorates along the way. It is worn, rough, and inconsistent. The last 1.5km to the lake passes through a tunnel. This tunnel is well-lit and mostly straight.

Is the Road to Lago de Llauset Open in Winter?

Set high in the Natural Park of Posets-Maladeta, the road is not accessible during winter due to the altitude and weather conditions.

 

 

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