Fountain of Saint Virila

Fountain of Saint Virila

Accessible trail through forests with views of the lake and mountains, enjoy nature while contemplating the local legend of the sleeping abbot.
This linear out-and-back route begins at the Monastery of Leyre. The trail leads to the San Virila Spring, a site linked to the legend of Abbot Virila, who tradition says fell into a deep sleep while listening to a nightingale and woke up centuries later. The trail runs through a forest of holm oaks, pines, and gall oaks, with gentle inclines accessible to everyone. The route offers views of the Yesa reservoir and the natural landscape of the Sierra de Leyre.