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Walked from Cistierna to Gradefes today. Flat and easy compared to the mountains. You can switch between the rural roads and paths. Lots of popular trees some being harvested. No facilities so top up in Cistierna. In Cistierna I stayed in Hostel Moderna. Really top class family run business...
Today was a very short walk to Cistierna because I stayed in ventasierra last night.
Easy walk today in contrast to the last 6 days in the mountains.
Beside the river all day with the sound of birds and crickets.
Passed the remains of the old mine. Was big business in the past. Then along the...
What a beautiful day for walking. From Riano to Valdore.
Was only 8 degrees am over the 1km bridge from Riano. Just over the bridge turn sharp right and follow the path for 6.5km over the mountain to Horcades - very nice. Then on the road to the dam and tunnel. Turn sharp left at the end of the...
Nice gentle walk today from Portilla de la Reina to Riano. In contrast to this last few days. Much colder 8 degrees. Lunch in Boca de Huergano.
Then partly on paths and tarmac to Riano. Always beside the river or reservoir.
Beautiful long peaceful walk today from Espinama to Portilla de la Reina. In the mountains all day alone with nature. Challenging but worthwhile. Highest point 1800m. Didn't go up cable car at Feunte De. Was big queue also cloudy. Last 10k down on the road beautiful. Albergue in Portilla de la...
Finished Lebaniego yesterday. Today Potes to Espinama. Nice walk up to Santo Toribo last night. Started at 8am today so walked on road to Beares then joined the Vadiniense. Breakfast in San Pelayo. Long beautiful woodland walk from Arenos to Espinama. Top up with water for this part.
A challenging walk today fron cicera over the mountain to Lebena and up the mountain to Cabanes. No facilities until cabanes. You need poles and food. Food in albergue v good. Then down to Potes. No walkers. Beautiful at peace with nature. The flora and fauna- birdsong, cowbells and the Griffon...
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