Cares Gorge Trail (Ruta del Cares)
Ruta del Cares
A classic 12-km trail cut into the cliffs, running through the Cares Gorge, which is up to a thousand meters deep and known as the 'Sacred Gorge'.
The path was originally a maintenance road for a hydroelectric canal. It links Poncebos in Asturias with Caín in León. A one-way walk takes about 3 to 4 hours. The path is gentle underfoot but in many places has no railings, so wear non-slip shoes and carry plenty of water. Most people walk from Poncebos to a midway point or to Caín and then return the same way. Crossing the full length requires arranging a shuttle, because the two ends of the road are far apart. The walk is free. The coordinates given are for the Poncebos trailhead.
Opening hours
All day (daytime recommended)
Nearby sights
- Naranjo de Bulnes (Picu Urriellu) Viewpoint
- Bulnes
- Cabrales Cheese Cave
- Valdeón Valley & Mirador del Tombo
- Fuente Dé Cable Car
- Lakes of Covadonga (Enol & Ercina)
- Mirador de Ordiales
- Gulpiyuri Beach