Distance
202.7 km
Duration
4h 4min
Elevation Gain
2272m
Region
Picos de Europa
About This Route
The classic loop around the Picos de Europa, through three autonomous regions. It runs down the Los Beyos gorge on the N-625, climbs to the Puerto del Pontón and passes the Riaño reservoir. Next comes the Puerto de San Glorio at 1,609 m, one of the most beautiful climbs in northern Spain, and the descent to Potes. It closes through the La Hermida gorge and the Cares valley back to Cangas de Onís. A full day of bends.
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Recommended Stops
Roman Bridge of Cangas de Onís
Landmark
Starting point at the medieval bridge over the Sella river.
Oseja de Sajambre viewpoint
Viewpoint
View over the Sajambre valley right after the gorge.
Riaño
Gas Station
Rebuilt village by the reservoir: stop for coffee and fuel.
Puerto de San Glorio
Viewpoint
Highest point of the loop at 1,609 m, looking over the eastern massif of the Picos.
Potes
Restaurant
Lunch in the capital of Liébana before going down the gorge.
Arenas de Cabrales
Café
Home of Cabrales cheese, at the entrance to the Cares valley.