The canyons of the Sierra Mountains offer some of the most spectacular landscapes in the Alto Aragón region. Sections of rivers that flow through gorges that are so deep that no sunlight can reach them, alternating with backwaters where the rivers seem to rest under the watchful eye of cliffs and rock spires that defy the laws of gravity. Water and rock are the star features of these landscapes that provide shelter to numerous endemic plants and that are a unique haven for wildlife, especially birds of prey that fly tirelessly over the mountains. Few places show such a varied orography and such unique features. Perhaps this is why the intricate terrain of the Guara Mountains was occupied by prehistoric man, who left valuable examples of his artistic activity, now declared World Heritage by UNESCO. This route covers key aspects required to understand the geological conditions of the landscape of the Guara Mountains. It is a journey through the spectacular canyon of the Vero River, straddling the districts of Sobrarbe and Somontano and combining views from within the canyon and from several vantage points; two different and complementary approaches to these breath-taking landscapes of rock and water.
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