Pista de las Cutas: A Scenic Gravel Road in Ordesa

Pista de las Cutas is one of the most scenic drives in Spain. Located in the northwest of the Sobrarbe region, in the province of Huesca, Spain, the road offers spectacular views of Ordesa and Monte Perdido. It is closed to private vehicles.

Where is Pista de las Cutas?

The road, also known as Pista Ordesa-Sierra de Cutas and Ruta de los Miradores de Ordesa, is located in the autonomous community of Aragón, in the northern part of the country, near the French border, within the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. The track winds uphill through the mountains and runs along the ridges of the Pyrenees on the border between Spain and France, offering a wild landscape and stunning views of the mountains.

How long is Pista de las Cutas?

The road is mostly unpaved. It is 31.3 km (19.44 miles) long, running from the paved HU-631 road to the town of Torla-Ordesa. It is only drivable by bikes, motorbikes, and 4x4 cars with high clearance.

Is Pista de las Cutas difficult?

With hundreds of turns, many hairpin turns, steep parts, narrow sections, and dangerous drop-offs, the road is not easy. It’s an exposed drive with dangerous drop-offs. You’ll need to move with extreme caution to minimize the risk, and at many points, you will need to get out of the car and walk to inspect the road. In fact, the difficulties in off-road driving are significant and require (in addition to substantial experience) a good knowledge of driving skills and, above all, extreme and constant attention due to the dizzying cliffs that drop off on either side of the track along the route.

Is Pista de las Cutas open in winter?

Set high in the Pyrenees mountain range, the road tops out at 2,242 meters (7,355 feet) above sea level. It's one of the highest roads of the country and is usually impassable from November to June. The track climbs up many mountain passes, including:

Cuello Arenas (1,900 meters)
Punta Estatón (2,137 meters)
Punta Acuta (2,231 meters)
Mirador Punta Acuta (2,135 meters)
Zona de Marmotas (2,197 meters)
Mirador de Vacarrayuela (2,141 meters)
Mirador del Molar (2,017 meters)

Pic: Al G