25 routes · Mountain Biking

Gallinero Trail
Benasque
A gorgeous high alpine singletrack leads to an extended, technical descent.
Mountain Biking Severe
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 212 m
- Descent
- 1.4 km
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 917 m
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 13˚

The Gallinero Trail begins with a stunningly-beautiful high alpine traverse high above the valley of Benasque... if you utilize a shuttle. Narrow bench cut singletrack traverse through the alpine before the route turns sharply downhill.
Description
Once the descent begins in earnest, "rocky, switchbacked singletrack high above tree line, filled with boulders, eventually dropped into a steep section of red, rippled slickrock slabs, hiding optional cliff drop lines and a true playground of obstacles," according to an article on Singletracks.com.
Eventually the singletrack drops back into the trees, but the technical character only gets more intimidating. Root-infested switchbacks require technical mastery to clear, and the high speed ripping through the trees on narrow singletrack is extremely challenging.
For those who are up to the challenge, though, the Gallinero Trail is undoubtedly a must-ride. According to Nathan Powell, a guide for TrackMTB, "you’ll find everything on this trail, from high alpine plains, fast flowy singletrack, hairy technical sections, and woody dirt goodness."
Sources: https://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-trails/5-mountain-bike-trails-in-the-spanish-pyrenees-you-need-to-ride-before-you-die/5/ https://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-trails/experts-pick-best-mountain-bike-trails-world-country/6/
Difficulty
Severe
Widely variable, narrow trail tread with steeper grades and unavoidable obstacles of 15in/38cm tall or less. Obstacles may include unavoidable bridges 24in/61cm wide or less, large rocks, gravel, difficult root sections, and more. Ideal for advanced-level riders.
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Features
- Flow
- Technical
- Shuttle-run
- Drops
- Roots
- Rock Rolls
- Rock Slabs
- Rock Gardens