Approximate duration: a full day. Level: medium. Season: throughout the year. Departure point: municipal swimming pools of Alquézar. Accumulated climb : 750 metres. Recommendations: take plenty of water as there is none available along the route. Suitable footwear is also recommended. A full day is needed to appreciate one of the most interesting routes of the eastern section of the Sierra de Guara. A ramble through the mountains of the Sevil range offers exceptional views of the Somontano slopes, the high Pyrenean peaks and the deep canyon of Balced. Photography detail technical details

The starting point for the route can be found on the path next to the municipal swimming pools of Alquézar. Following this signed footpath you will arrive at the San Gregorio chapel, and from this delightful spot will be able to enjoy an excellent panoramic view of Alquézar and the River Vero canyon. Leaving the chapel, take the path which heads north in the direction of the small hamlet of San Pelegrín. Here, the traditional stone architecture of the buildings is particularly interesting; most structures being simple in design and in excellent condition.

Cross the village through the church square to continue along the path. As the track gradually climbs, you will enter into a dense grove of pine and oak, which is still recuperating from a fire that took place there several decades ago.

After approximately 3 hours of walking along the steadily ascending path, you will arrive at the Mesón de Sevil (Inn of Sevil.) This old country house operated as a guesthouse and eating place over many centuries, and would have been a welcome sight to the travelling shepherds and muleteers of old, on their long journeys through the mountains.

From the old inn it is possible to get closer to the Mallata de la Iglesieta (30 minutes each way). This spot affords splendid views of the striking cliffs of the Balced canyon: one of the most magnificent enclaves in the whole of the Guara mountain range. It is also worth visiting the old ice wells known as the Pozo d'a Creu and the Pozo de los Dineretes, which are located in the same area.

The route towards the small village of San Pelegrín offers beautiful views of the village of Alquézar.		The traditional buildings of San Pelegrín have been kept in excellent condition and are perfectly integrated into the surrounding landscape.		The simple parish church of San Pelegrín and the central cross (recently replaced due the original being stolen) preside over the quite village square.		The grandeur of the Balced canyon can be appreciated from the from the cliffs of the Sevil mountains. In the background, the peaks of the Guara range, the valley of Rodellar and the Gorgas Negras can be seen.