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View of BenasqueBasotxerri · CC BY-SA 4.0

Benasque

Mountain village

Benasque (Spanish:; in Benasquese dialect: Benás; Aragonese: Benás) (locally) is a town in the comarca of Ribagorza, province of Huesca, Spain. It is the main town in the Benasque Valley, located in the heart of the Pyrenees and surrounded by the highest peaks in that range.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Benasque
Province
Huesca
Autonomous community
Aragón
Population (INE 2025)
2,359
Altitude
1,158 m
Area (IGN)
235 km²
District
La Ribagorza
Postcode
22440
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The essentials for getting around Benasque without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 42.6051° N, 0.5240° E

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
22440
Altitude
1,158 m
Population (INE 2025)
2,359 inhabitants
District
La Ribagorza
Province / region
Huesca · Aragón
Official website
benasque.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Benasque's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Thaw and green fields. Some mountain access can stay tricky until May.

  • Summer

    Long days and cool nights. The best time for hikes.

  • Autumn

    Forests at their best and far fewer people.

  • Winter

    Serious winter at this altitude: snow likely and chains in the car. Check the state of the roads before heading up.

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Where to sleep in Benasque

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