The road to Lago de Urdiceto in Huesca is not for the faint of heart

Lago de Urdiceto is a high mountain reservoir at an elevation of 2,380 m (7,808 ft) above sea level, located in the province of Huesca in Spain. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Ibón de Urdiceto

Where is Lago de Urdiceto?

The lake, also known as Ibón de Urdiceto, is located in the comarca of Ribagorza in the autonomous community of Aragon, in the northern part of the country, near the French border. Near the lake, there are two mountain refuges: Refugio Urdiceto and Refugio del Paso de los Caballos.

Is the road to Lago de Urdiceto unpaved?

The road to the lake is completely unpaved and steep, with rocky sections. A 4x4 vehicle is required. It is narrow and impassable for two cars at the same time, with dangerous drop-offs. The road was built in the 1930s.

How long is the road to Lago de Urdiceto?

Starting from Parzán on the paved A-138, the road to the dam and power station is 12 km (7.45 miles) long. The road is usually impassable from October to June, weather permitting.
Pic: Roc Garcia-Elias

 

 

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