Especially notable are the only herds of Pyrenees mountain goats in existence and a healthy number of chamois deer, which in the nineteenth century were in danger of becoming extinct. Hiking and Climbing One of the great advantages of Ordesa is that if offers a variety of hiking opportunities, from the relatively short and easy to the very challenging. But from Torla there are dozens of trailheads that will allow you to leave the tapas -munching hordes behind. The most popular walk is the Circa Soasa, which takes 5 to 8 hours and offers a lot of beauty and interest without a lot of exertion. If you strike out towards the Circo de Cotatuero, you can pay a visit to the Brecha de Rolanda, where legend has it the heroic Roland struck a breach in the wall with his sword, Durandal.
Climbers have many choices.
Two noteworthy are the Petit Vignemale, which reportedly offers almost every possible technical challenge, and for very experienced climbers, the A isclo Valley. From three star luxury to tenting. The towns surrounding the park offer many hotel options. On the opposite extreme, although you can't sent up a base camp in the park, you can pitch a tent overnight, as long as you strike it first thing in the morning. A refugio is an alpine shelters, sort of like a youth hostel, but unlike a hostel where you frequently need a special card to stay, a refugio is open to all comers.