Panticosa
A charming locality situated on the course of the River Caldarés, at 1,200 metres altitude. The area is known for its large stone houses, its steep narrow streets, and pretty side streets. In the summer it is synonymous with rest and a healthy environment.
Surrounded by elegant mountains, dotted with lakes and several peaks over 3,000 metres, Panticosa is the ideal place for all types of mountain sports. And there are some unique routes and activities for visitors to discover.
The church at Panticosa has a Romanesque base from the 13th Century. Its altar is Gothic-Aragonese and dates back to 1480; the imagery in the altarpiece is polychrome alabaster.
Completing the village is the ski station. The slopes are accessed via cable car which leaves from an extensive terrace at the foot of the river. In the summer you can go on a fabulous excursion in the same cable car, which takes visitors to the Asnos and Sabocos lakes and to the natural viewing point at Cerro Cuartale mountain.
PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE AREA:
Church of the Assumption (Iglesia de la Asunción) and altarpiece (16th Century)
Manor houses, courtyard houses, gateways
Vico Spring
Old bridge (16th Century)
VIEWING POINTS:
Santa María viewing point
OUTDOOR EXHIBITIONS:
Fauna in the Tena Valley, on the banks of the River Caldarés
MOST POPULAR EXCURSIONS AND WALKS:
Ibones de Asnos y Sabocos (lakes), La Ripera Valley
To Sabocos (via Yanel)
To Sallent-Formigal
Three ways to go to Pueyo de Jaca village
Hoz de Jaca (via Frazacor)
Santa Elena, Biescas
Cable car to the lakes (summer only)
LOCAL FESTIVALS:
Shrove Tuesday
7th February: Fiesta in honour of Saint Roch
15th August: Village fiesta in honour of Saint Roch and the feast of the Assumption
First weekend in July: Medieval market
Second weekend in July: Pantival de Festicosa comedy festival
MORE INFORMATION:
Panticosa Tourist Information Office
La Fajuala – 22661 Panticosa (Huesca)
Tel: +34974487318 – Fax:
Email: info@panticosa.es
Panticosa Town Hall
C/ San Miguel, 27 – 22661 Panticosa
Tel: +34974 487016 / +34974487029 – Fax: +34974 487577
Email: ayto@panticosa.es
www.panticosa.es