On the A-129 road from Leciñena to Alcubierre (km 34.6) take the detour that leads to the position of Monte Irazo, recreated by the writer. The Orwell Route will allow you to explore the Monegrino landscapes among the sandbags, machine gun posts and military redoubts, which have been recreated as they were during the war. From the trenches where Orwell was, you can see the towers of the Pilar de Zaragoza, since that front line aspired to conquer the city.

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1. Trenches of the Civil War and Canal de Monegros — gravel circular from Alcubierre

42.6km

03:25

410m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Orwell Trenches – Orwell Hill loop from Leciñena

39.8km

03:58

550m

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3. Orwell Trenches – Orwell Hill loop from Leciñena

56.5km

05:27

870m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 600 m

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Tuesday 27 January

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Location: Alcubierre, Monegros, Huesca, Aragon, Spain

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Orwell Hill

1. Trenches of the Civil War and Canal de Monegros — gravel circular from Alcubierre

2. Orwell Trenches – Orwell Hill loop from Leciñena

3. Orwell Trenches – Orwell Hill loop from Leciñena

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