Cotiella
The pic looks so small in the distance, but I can assure you that climbing up from Santa Isabel at 1542m to the top of Cotiella at 2912m was quite a trek. My heart was set on it, nevertheless, as I had admired Cotiella peaking over the top of the Peña Montanesa on many an occasion driving up from Barbastro to Ainsa.Take plenty of water as the last souce is the Calva fountain though even this cannot be depended upon in summer. The landscape is one of great erosion producing gullies, ridges, and sinkholes especially in the area known as the "ereta de la brujas". Also, keep a close eye out for the cairns; it can make life easier especially when beginning the crossing of the "ereta". Another useful tip from a fellow trekker is to keep the solitary pine tree in middle of "ereta" to your right on way up. Thanks for that Jose Ignacio it made for easier going on way down.
The walk is hot and long, but I wouldn't have missed out on it. Some serious 360º views from top made it all worthwhile.
Posted by Jayne at 16:32 · 
How long did it take you to complete the trek. Thinking of planning a trip to the area for some hikes on both sides of the border. What time of year do you recommend doing Cotiella? I've heard May-June better than later in the summer. Also, what time of day did you set off? Any map/geo-guides you recommend?
Thanks for the info. Peter.