The best walks and hikes around Villanova

The first documentation that mentions the existence of the population dates back to the beginning of the 11th century. It is precisely in 1006 when the sale of a vineyard owned by Guinta to Enardo is certified. This space received the name of Billanue del Valle de Sos. Later, in 1017, another document indicates the purchase of this land by Enardo from Bonofolio de Sos. The main history of Villanova converges with that of other municipalities in the Alto del Ésera Valley, as a stop halfway between Castejón de Sos and Benasque. The outstanding architecture of the 16th century, a century in which the church of San Pedro was expanded and the houses of the Lord of Bardaixí, Betrán and Riu were built or improved, denotes a flourishing period for the progress of Villanova.

The nucleus of Sos is known as the oldest inhabited point in the Sositania Valley. Land for cultivating vines and cereals, it was an important medieval redoubt, which proves that in the 11th century Benasque and Cerler were under its government. The church of San Andrés illustrates this rich history. Romanesque, its construction dates back to the 12th century, although it was built on a previous temple. Around the town there are several hermitages, among which the Virgen del Puy and Santa Lucía stand out. The name Sos comes from the Latin Susum-Sursum which means 'upwards'.

Open during the summer months from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Kayaks can be rented for €12 per person per hour.

Currently called Lake Eriste, it has also been known as the Eriste or Linsoles Reservoir. It was built in the 1960s as part of the creation of the Eriste Hydroelectric Power Station, although its function is to collect water from the power station and accumulate it for the Sesué generating station. A pleasant path runs along its left bank with numerous benches and picnic tables where you can make stops.

On July 28, 1963, there was a major flood that delayed the inauguration of this dam. Anecdotally, the gates of the dam stayed closed and the swamp water began to overflow. The neighbors came to pull with chains, like a ratchet, to open the gates and allow the water to come out.

The top of Castellaso, which can also be reached without doing the via ferrata, has one of the best views of the Collado de Sahún and the valley formed by the Surri ravine.

This wooden lever (bridge) is wide enough for a car to pass over it, since it is located on the traditional road that connects Sahún with Villanova.

The urban area of Sahún is one of those that best preserves the traditional architecture of the area (stone masonry houses, carved stone gates and windows, Romanesque Church of San Juan Bautista, old troughs for cattle), in addition to being located between two basins, that of Cambra and that of Llisat or Surri, fed by water from the lakes (high mountain lakes) of Barbarisa and Bagüeña, nestled in the Posets Malade Natural Park. ta.