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Historic center of Potes – La Viorna Cross loop from Potes

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Historic center of Potes – La Viorna Cross loop from Potes

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4.5

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Historic center of Potes – La Viorna Cross loop from Potes

05:35

14.4km

1,000m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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251 m

Potes Tourist Information Office

Highlight • Rest Area

A little below is the river mouth

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471 m

Historic center of Potes

Highlight • Settlement

Potes is one of the most beautiful towns in Cantabria and Spain. It has a privileged position to visit the Picos de Europa. It is near the point of arrival …

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537 m

The Torre del Infantado is a monument in Potes, in the Liébana region. This medieval building stands at the confluence of the Quiviesa and Deva rivers. Today transformed into a cultural center, it houses exhibitions and can be visited.

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5.80 km

La Viorna Cross

Highlight • Summit

La Cruz de la Viorna is located at 1086 meters above sea level and given its large size it can be seen from kilometers away. It can be reached either …

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6.57 km

View of the Dead Tree at Alto de San Martín

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice viewpoint over the Camaleño valley and Potes

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6.58 km

View from La Viorna

Highlight • Viewpoint

With its peak at 1,155 meters above sea level, the views are guaranteed and it is worth getting here. The path stops by the renowned cross of Viorna where there are also beautiful panoramic views.

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10.6 km

View of the Picos de Europa

Highlight • Viewpoint

very tough walk. going up hill needs very good fitness but also going downhill is really tough. spectacular views

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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.48 km

1.44 km

1.26 km

913 m

860 m

260 m

142 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

1.63 km

1.26 km

709 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,130 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

12°C

6°C

51 %

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Historic center of Potes – La Viorna Cross loop from Potes

Potes Tourist Information Office

Historic center of Potes

Outdoor café in Potes

Infantado Tower

La Viorna Cross

View of the Dead Tree at Alto de San Martín

View from La Viorna

View of the Picos de Europa

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