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Things to see in Gistaín (Spain): 69 places and when to go
Gistaín is a town in Spain, and this site lists 69 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (43), Mountains (40), Nature (26). The best known are Pico Posets, Pic Schrader and Guargas Blancas. The best time to come is September; also possible: October to August. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Spain · 42.6606, 0.3773
- Places
- 69 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- September.
- Also possible
- October to August.
- Nearest airport
- BCN Barcelona, 207 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Pico Posets, at 3,369 m.
What to see in Gistaín
The places in and around Gistaín, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Pico PosetsMountain in the Spanish Pyrenees4.8 km
- Pic SchraderMountain in France4.5 km
- Guargas BlancasMountain in France9.3 km
- Pic de l'AbeilléMountain in Spain and France6.0 km
- Pic de ClarabideMountain in France8.3 km
- Punta del SabreMountain in Spain4.1 km
- PavotsMountain in Spain4.4 km
- Dent de LlardanaMountain in Spain5.0 km
- Tuca de LlardanetaMountain in Spain4.5 km
- Pic Inferior de PaúlMountain in Spain5.4 km
- Seil Dera BaquoMountain on the border between Spain and France10 km
- Punta LedormeurMountain on the border between Spain and France4.6 km
- Refugio Ángel OrúsMountains · Hiking7.5 km
- Estós mountain hutMountain hut in Aragón, Spain9.0 km
- Refugio de ViadósMountain hut3 m
- ForquetaMountain in Spain5.1 km
- Forqueta SEMountain in Spain5.2 km
- Pic Jean ArlaudMountain on the border between Spain and France9.5 km
- Tuqueta RoyaMountain in Spain4.6 km
- Cap Dera Baquo OccidentalSummit on the border between Spain and France10 km
- Dent RoyoMountain in Spain5.0 km
- Pico AudoubertMountain on the border between Spain and France10.0 km
- Pico de BardaminaMountain in Spain6.0 km
- Pico de GíasMountain in Spain8.4 km
And the other 45, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Pico de la Pez, Pico Oriental de Clarabide, Punta Lourde Rocheblave, Torre Armengaud, Tuca Forau de la Neu
- Mountains: Cabin of la Aigüeta de la Bal, Refugio de Trigoniero, Albergue Pájaro Loco, Ascensión al Posets, Cabaña de Añes Cruces, Cabaña de los Pardines, Cabaña de Puyarueso, Cabana del Puzo, Refugio de Lavasar, Refugio de Marradetas, Refugio del Paso de los Caballos
- Hiking: Benasque – Ermita de San José – Eriste, Bielsa - Ibón del Cau, Bielsa - Javierre - Parzán - Enlace, Camino al Puerto de Salcorz, Camino de la Coma, Eriste – Casa de Conques – Anciles, Eriste – Refugio Ángel Orús o El Forcau, Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne, Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne, Ibón de Plan / Basa de La Mora, Plan - Gistain - San Juan de Plan - Plan - Serveto, Puén Pecadó-Ibones del Sen, Puente del Hospital - Puerto de Plan, Refugio de Es Plans, Refugio de Tabernés, Saravillo – Sin – Saravillo, Senda de los Puertos, GR 11, GR 11, Sendero Praus de Cases, Senderos del Sobrarbe. Variante por Bielsa, Subida al Puerto Trigoniero, Tres Barrancos, Variante 18.1, Variante 19.1, Variante 19.2, Variante 20.2, Variante Circuito de los tres Refugios, Voie d'Aure
When to go to Gistaín
The best time to visit Gistaín is September; also possible: October to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:12
- FebPossible10:19
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:10
- MayPossible14:26
- JunPossible15:07
- JulPossible14:50
- AugPossible13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctPossible10:48
- NovPossible9:31
- DecPossible8:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. In September, 69 of the 69 places are at their best.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Gistaín
The nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN, Barcelona), 207 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Spain, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Gistaín?
The best known: Pico Posets, Pic Schrader, Guargas Blancas, Pic de l'Abeillé, Pic de Clarabide. In all, 69 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Gistaín?
September; also possible: October to August. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53.
How do you get to Gistaín?
The nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 207 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Gistaín as the destination and these 69 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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