Sigena Monastery / Sixena – Refugio Piedrafita loop from Real Monasterio de Santa María de Sigena

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Sigena Monastery / Sixena – Refugio Piedrafita loop from Real Monasterio de Santa María de Sigena

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Sigena Monastery / Sixena – Refugio Piedrafita loop from Real Monasterio de Santa María de Sigena

03:19

37.6km

560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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58 m

Sigena Monastery / Sixena

Highlight • Religious Site

The Sijena monastery and its church are a Cistercian monastery from the 11th century and are part of the town of Villanueva de Sigena. In recent years this monastery has …

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142 m

Sijena Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

The goods inside will not be able to be visited from August 2, 2022 for approximately 6 months due to adaptation works in the monument.

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4.42 km

Ascent After Villanueva de Sigena

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The road is not paved but is smooth and non-technical, although the upward slope will require some effort. The desert landscape is beautiful and ideal to concentrate on the activity.

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11.0 km

Refugio Piedrafita

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Free refuge, normally open, with excellent views and equipped with four tables, fire place, sink, sinks, toilet and shower. Is the water drinkable. A true luxury to spend the night.

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26.5 km

El Pilón (Sierra de Sena Summit)

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It's a small stone monolith that marks one of the highest points of the route, and although it's not very large, everyone who passes by instantly recognizes it.

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