Ordesa: Cola de Caballo
Also known as: Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Ordesa Valley - a U-shaped glacial canyon of beech forest and waterfalls beneath Monte Perdido
The route
The line through Aragonese Pyrenees, Spain - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
May-Oct
Mountain weather, afternoon storms, cold at the head
Best May-Oct; a seasonal shuttle from Torla runs in peak; snow in winter. Confirm.
On the trail
A glacial canyon floor past waterfalls to the Horsetail falls
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Very popular
Turn around at any waterfall; the high Faja routes for the experienced (see HK-ES-0024)
Getting there & staying
Pradera de Ordesa (shuttle from Torla)
Seasonal park shuttle from Torla (cars restricted in peak)
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Torla; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
Ordesa y Monte Perdido NP; a mandatory shuttle from Torla replaces cars in high season. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Slippery rock near the falls, afternoon storms, the length
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.