Listen
The tinkling of bells on cow or sheep will occasionally reach you over the sound of birdsong, the rushing water of a stream or the sighing of the breeze through the treetops.
These are the Tranquil Valleys and it won’t take you long to find complete peace and quiet in front of a breath-taking view.
But if sound and movement are your thing, don’t miss out on the hundreds of cultural activities that take place throughout the year.
Classical music, theatre and dance, folk songs and good old-fashioned fiestas take place at any time, giving you a chance to mix letting your hair down with the serene tranquillity of the mountains.
Día del Traje Ansotano
On the last Sunday of August, more than 150 residents of Ansó take to the streets in their traditional medieval costumes to reenact everyday scenes of their ancestors. (31 agust)
Descenso de navatas en Hecho
Nabatas are wooden rafts used to transport timber across rivers. This tradition, which lasted until very recently, is commemorated with this festival. (11 may)
Festival Pir
The first weekend of July 2025, Ansó will host the PIR (Festival of Pyrenean Cultures and Arts). In 2026, it will be the turn of Jasa/Aragües del Puerto, and in 2027, Hecho.
Carnaval Bearnés
During the celebration of its local festivals, Ansó hosts the Béarnese Carnival, an ancient cross-border Pyrenean folk ritual between France and Spain. (25 jan)
Lo Mon Contemporaneo
'Lo Mon' begins with artistic residencies in June, hosting artists in Hecho for 4 weeks. It ends with a schedule of concerts, exhibitions, talks, and performances in July.
Rondallas
Rondallas are acoustic concerts in which popular songs are sung while walking through the streets of the villages, accompanying the musical group.
Palotiaus
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