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Picos de Europa Gorge – Cares River Canyon loop from Peñamellera Alta

Picos de Europa Gorge – Cares River Canyon loop from Peñamellera Alta

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Picos de Europa Gorge – Cares River Canyon loop from Peñamellera Alta

03:51

61.3km

1,710m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Parque Nacional de Picos de Europa

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Start point

Parking

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9.93 km

Colláu la Cruz

Mountain Pass

10.8 km

Colláu Güerdo

Mountain Pass

17.4 km

Cares Gorge Road (Arenas de Cabrales to Poncebos)

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Breathtaking route to the end of the paved road through the dramatic canyon cut deep into the mountains by the Cares River

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22.2 km

Poncebos

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Poncebos is one of the main epicenters of nature and hiking tourism in the Picos de Europa National Park, located in the municipality of Cabrales, Asturias.

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22.2 km

Picos de Europa Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

A dream: to ride deep into this gorge, then put on the good mountain boots and be overwhelmed to the utmost by this small mountain range.

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24.7 km

Duje River Pool

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Spectacular climb with the river alongside

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33.4 km

Sotres Village in Picos de Europa National Park

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Beautiful mountain town located in the Picos de Europa National Park. Passage area for the demanding ascent to Jitu de Escarandi. On the way back, it is worth stopping and …

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44.2 km

Bulnes Funicular

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The fastest way to reach the Cabrales locality of Bulnes is by taking the funicular, operational since 2001, which covers a distance of 2,227 km.

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53.6 km

Cares River Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

The Cares River Canyon is an impressive natural gorge. The canyon is approximately 12 kilometers long and is known for its crystal clear turquoise waters and towering cliffs.

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55.9 km

View of the Cares Gorge

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It is a good place for refreshments with views of the Cares River canyon.

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61.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.2 km

12.1 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.4 km

3.84 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 31 August

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Picos de Europa Gorge – Cares River Canyon loop from Peñamellera Alta

Cares Gorge Road (Arenas de Cabrales to Poncebos)

Poncebos

Picos de Europa Gorge

Duje River Pool

Sotres Village in Picos de Europa National Park

Bulnes Funicular

Cares River Canyon

View of the Cares Gorge

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