Discover Escarrilla: Rivers, Peaks and Traditional Architecture

Escarrilla lies at the confluence of the Escarra and Gállego rivers. The village is surrounded by beech, pine and fir forests. Named peaks can be found both in the immediate vicinity and in the wider surroundings of Escarrilla.

The landscape of Escarrilla can be viewed in different ways: the confluence of the Escarra and Gállego forms the geographical starting point, the forests provide the village with its natural setting, and the named peaks extend the view into the surrounding area. This means that place-related features and named mountain destinations stand alongside each other as separate themes when selecting a day’s itinerary.

Landscape and Peaks

Pasino and Pico de Algas Sur Este, each a peak, are located in the immediate vicinity of Escarrilla. Pico de Algas Central and Pico Argualas are also located in the surrounding area; both are peaks.

Active Experiences

Punta Cochata is the most rugged peak in the surroundings of Escarrilla. It lies west of the village; from the summit, views extend across the Valle de Tena.

The Garganta del río Escarra is a limestone canyoning descent: 1 km long, with an elevation difference of 250 m, difficulty level 4, good facilities and a season from July to September. The route, elevation difference, difficulty level and period give the activity a clear physical and temporal framework.

The focus of the active themes is on clear distinctions: the Garganta del río Escarra is described in terms of route length, elevation difference, difficulty level and season; the Via Ferrata El Escuacho by its starting point at the entrance to the village and the small car park. This information helps to consider two different forms of an active day separately, rather than merging them under a collective term.

The starting point of the Via Ferrata El Escuacho is at the entrance to Escarrilla; there is a small car park there.

Culture and Townscape

The parish church of Escarrilla was built in the 19th century, later extended, and preserves a Baroque altarpiece. The Escarrilla architecture route includes a bridge from the 19th century.

Examples of traditional architecture from the Valle de Tena have been preserved in Escarrilla. The façades of Casa Sorrosal and Casa Maribuena bear the years 1823 and 1841, respectively.

Around 20 August, Escarrilla celebrates the Fiestas de San Joaquín for several days.

Nature

O Cajico de Escarrilla is designated as a singular tree of Aragon.

Other places for planning your trip include Formigal, Lanuza, Sandiniés and Tramacastilla Del Tena.

Regional Surroundings

In the wider regional surroundings of Escarrilla is the Museo Diocesano de Jaca - Arte Románico, a museum. Also located there are Fuerte Rapitán, a monument, Ciudadela, a monument, and Parroquia de la Catedral, a church.

A holiday apartment in Escarrilla can be assessed for your own planning based on travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions. These three details can each set different priorities when comparing options.

For the overarching travel overview: Sallent De Gállego.