In Somiedo, as is to be expected in a municipality covering 300 km², there are countless possible routes . Some of these itineraries are marked, while many others are not. It's best to start with the marked routes, of which there are many and more than enough for any serious hiker.
Trekking 5 days in Somiedo
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What routes to do in Somiedo?
Route of the Camín Real de la Mesa -La Bustariega, GR-101
· Route of the Camín Real, GR-101 // Route of El Cornón, PR. AS-10
· Route of the Braña de Mumián, PR. AS-11
· Route of the Brañas de Saliencia, PR. AS-12
· Route of Castro, PR. AS-13
· Route of La Peral - Villar de Vildas, PR. AS-14
· Route of the Pigüeña Valley. La Pornacal, PR. AS-14.1
· Route of the Lakes of Saliencia, PR. AS-15
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Valle del Lago Route, PR.AS-15.1
· Route of El Puerto - Sousas - Valle de Lago, PR. AS-16
Route to the braña de Sousas
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· Route of Braña de Sousas, PR. AS-16.1
To obtain more precise information on the routes that suit each person and to get first-hand information, graphic documents and maps, the best thing to do is to go to the Park Interpretation Center which is in the capital of the municipality: Pola de Somiedo.
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