HBIE1, Bierge, Spanish Pyrenees and Catalunya
This friendly, 3-star, family-run hotel is modern yet full of character and makes a great base to explore the stunning, pre-Pyrenean Sierra de Guara, famous for its world-class canyoning and the Somontano, one of Spain’s smallest and prettiest wine regions, set amongst mountains and medieval villages.
The hotel is also a fantastic destination for bird-watchers and for those wishing to explore this fascinating region by car or bike with delightful medieval villages like Alquézar and Ainsa to explore nearby.
Rooms are decorated in a homely style and have flat-screen TV, WiFi and air-conditioning.
The hotel’s friendly and knowledgeable owners will be happy to help arrange activities and restaurant bookings or supply a picnic lunch for your day out in the mountains.
20 cosy rooms, well equipped and decorated in a homely style.
All rooms are en-suite and some have terraces.
Bathrooms are either shower over bath or walk-in with hydromassage (in some superior rooms).
Beds are 150cm doubles or 2 x 90cm twin beds.
Special and superior rooms are larger and have a minibar.
Superior rooms can be configured as family rooms.
Large swimming pool (seasonal)
Terrace and garden with views
Wine shop with local Somontano varieties
Help with booking activities, tours etc
Birdwatching advice
The hotel has a renowned restaurant specialising in locally sourced ingredients with a wine list of more than 60 wines from Somontano and other Spanish regions. There's a nice terrace to enjoy an aperitif or an after dinner nightcap.
The café / bar at the front of the hotel also has a nice terrace and serves lighter meals as well as regional artisan beers.
Breakfast is a generous buffet with homemade or locally sourced items including local charcuterie and cheeses as well as fresh orange juice.
The sleepy little village of Bierge at the southern gateway to the Sierra y Cañones de Guara Nature Park has been placed firmly on the map for mountain sports fans since the 70s when French canyoning enthusiasts discovered its magnificent canyons converted it into a world-class center for the sport. With over 60 canyons to explore and a solid infrastructure of well-trained guides, these days there is something for everyone from beginner to expert – and it’s a wonderful way to explore this magical limestone landscape sculpted by the waters flowing off the Pyrenees.
In nearby Alquézar, one of the best-kept medieval villages in the whole of the Pyrenees, there are walkways so you can visit the canyons comfortably on foot. Whilst in Alquézar don’t miss the opportunity to explore the old town and the Collegiate Church of Santa María la Mayor, a Romanesque gem.
The area is also a paradise for bird-watchers, who can see bearded vulture, Egyptian vultures, eagles and a large colony of griffon vultures. In addition to the birds of prey, the rock-nesting birds such as the wallcreeper can be seen as well as migratory species including the Hoopoe.
The village sits at the western edge of the Somontano wine region which is renowned for its fine Chardonnays and Gewurztraminer as well as a fine selection of red wines – you may be familiar with Enate and Viñas del Vero – and enjoys a rich local gastronomy including olive oil, black truffles, almonds and Barbastro pink tomatoes.
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