Abel's Forges Nature Reserves in Borce

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    • In the Aspe Valley , “ the Forges d'Abel ” is the name given to a district of Borce.
      At the beginning of the 19th century, there was an old steel factory there. Subsequently, the site hosted a station, at the exit of the Somport tunnel, connecting Spain and France.
      This unusual heritage makes it possible to raise a part of the history of the region and of the economic relations between the two countries.
      A hiking loop, starting from the Forges d'Abel, leads you to Lac d'Estaens, Urdos, passing by the Espelunguères waterfalls .
      It's an easy hike, about 13 km.

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Abel's Forges

Address

Forges d'Abel, Borce

GPS coordinates

42° 49'8.92"N, 0° 33'42.6"W

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