Fuente De to Horcada de Valcava
A wonderful walk up Rio de Cantijo valley before climbing steeply to get great views down to Fuente de and then prior to turning for home the best views of the western Picos de Europa. Depending on the time of year you may witness some diverse flora and fauna as well as a variety of vultures and eagles.
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The grade of this walk is VS/B, which means
VS – Very Strenuous: More than 800 metres ascent and/or more than 20km in length with steep, loose or heavily vegetated sections.
B – Less than half the route on rough ground.
| Nearest town | Potes |
| Directions to start |
Leave Potes on the CV 185 and travel to the end of the road which is approximately 25km. As you approach the Cable car there is a large car park on your R. Park in the car park. |
| Start point (Lat/Long) | 43.140000, -4.812400 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab) |
| Length (km) | 17.00 |
| Ascent (metres) | 820 |
| Walking time (hours) | 4.5 |
| Total time (hours) | 5.5 |
| Recommendations or Restrictions | Although this route can be walked in either direction, if the weather is hot the clockwise direction (as written) affords you some shade in the woods during the steep climb. |
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