Asturias Natural Parks Walking Tour

Your walking tour begins in the peaceful town of Grado, where you’ll settle into your first accommodations and become pleasantly acquainted with rural Asturian hospitality, known for its warmth and charm.

Your first day of walking will introduce you to the beauty of the Asturian countryside as you explore the scenic valley of Grado. The valley, steeped in over one thousand years of history, is where the Camino Primitivo pilgrimage route unfolds, bound for Santiago de Compostela.

Walking through peaceful countryside and surrounded by farmland, you’ll pass a number of abandoned villages along the route, which are quite fascinating.

At the 8km mark, you’ll have two options to finish today’s walk.

Option 1: Embark on a thrilling hike through the Sierra de Cuota

Option 2: Continue along quiet country lanes until you reach the village of Vallonga, where a taxi back to your hotel can be arranged.

Today you’ll have a choice of two walking routes.

Option 1:
This route unfolds on mostly quiet country lanes as you make your way from Sama de Grado to Proaza. A short ascent up to the Sierra de Buanga will be the most challenging part of the route, but rest assured the sweeping views of the surrounding mountain ranges will make it well worth your while. The final part of the route will have you following the Senda del Oso, a famous cycling route that will lead you to your pleasant accommodations in Proaza, where you can enjoy the evening at your leisure.

Option 2:
This route will take you through the spectacular Xana Gorge, leading you through the villages of Pedroveya and Dosango. On the final portion of the route, you’ll join the well-known Senda del Oso, a famous cycling route that will lead you to your accommodations in Proaza.

Following breakfast, a taxi transfer will take you to today’s trailhead in the charming medieval village of Bandujo. From here you’ll ascend the Caldoveiro Peak (1357m/4452ft), unlocking mesmerizing views of the surrounded area.

This afternoon, a transfer will take you from Santa Ana hermitage to your hotel in Teverga.

This morning a transfer will take you to the San Lorenzo Pass (1345m/4412ft), where you’ll then pick up the Camín Real de la Mesa and enjoy a scenic walk on the historic pre-Roman trail.

For those looking to shorten the walk to 14km, an optional pick-up can be arranged in the village of Urria. For those wanting to complete the entire route, you’ll be picked up at Santa Ana Chapel.

Today’s route may just be the most spectacular in terms of scenery, but you’ll have to be the judge of that. In addition to the natural scenery, you might also be lucky enough to spot the Cantabrian brown bear, common in this area, so be sure to keep a lookout!

Back on the Camín Real de la Mesa, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the natural parks unfolding in the distance, a sight that’s sure to impress. You’ll continue the route along a ridge before descending toward Arbellales into the Valle del Lago, marking your arrival at Somiedo Natural Park.

Today you’ll enjoy a choice of circular walks within Somiedo Natural Park.

Option 1:
A delightful route that leads to the Lago del Valle, a pristine lake surrounded by dramatic natural beauty in all directions.

Option 2:
This route leads hikers along a path to the Peña Salgada Peak (1945m/6381ft), bringing many other prominent mountains in the area into full view along the way.

Following breakfast, the Asturias Natural Parks Walking Tour will come to an end. You’ll have the option of a short walk to Pola de Somiedo where you can then catch the bus to Teverga to depart.