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View of Lago de la Cueva – Lake of the Valley loop from Somiedo

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View of Lago de la Cueva – Lake of the Valley loop from Somiedo

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View of Lago de la Cueva – Lake of the Valley loop from Somiedo

07:08

63.5km

2,550m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 55.3 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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33.7 km

Alto de la Farrapona

Highlight • Mountain Pass

It's a mountain pass that marks the border between Asturias and León. It's the starting point for countless hikes, including the Saliencia Lakes hike, in a beautiful setting. A magical place, no matter the season.

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34.1 km

Viewpoint

34.9 km

View of Lago de la Cueva

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the lakes composing 'Lagos de Saliencia' - It is part of a Natural Park and overnight stays are not allowed. There are guards driving around and using binoculars. …

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35.5 km

Lago de la Cueva

Highlight • Lake

I was there in August 2018. The water temperatures are not comparable to mountain lakes in the Alps - no cooling.

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36.6 km

View of Lago de la Cueva

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This is an impressive glacial lake located in the Picos de Europa National Park. The lake is situated at an altitude of 1,770 meters and is surrounded by beautiful mountain peaks and alpine forests.

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40.1 km

Descent to Lago del Valle

Highlight • Trail

47.9 km

Teito of Lago del Valle

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Do not bathe in the lake.

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48.1 km

Lake of the Valley

Highlight • Lake

It is not the most beautiful, but it is the final touch of the route from La Farrapona.

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59.5 km

El Coutu

Highlight • Settlement

El Coutu is a parish in the council of Somiedo, in the community of the Principality of Asturias. It is also known as El Coto de Buenamadre and is located in the Somiedo natural park.

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63.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.5 km

13.3 km

7.71 km

3.59 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

16.7 km

8.89 km

3.00 km

2.55 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,780 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

27°C

14°C

45 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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View of Lago de la Cueva – Lake of the Valley loop from Somiedo

Alto de la Farrapona

View of Lago de la Cueva

Lago de la Cueva

View of Lago de la Cueva

Descent to Lago del Valle

Teito of Lago del Valle

Lake of the Valley

El Coutu

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