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Cantabrian Mountains

The Top 20 Gorges in the Cantabrian Mountains

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in the Cantabrian Mountains. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the Cantabrian Mountains.

Last updated: October 20, 2025

Kilometer 6 of the Ruta del Cares

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If you leave from Cain, the first 6 kilometers of the Ruta del Cares is the most spectacular. The views, nature in its full splendor will catch you.

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Túneles de los Enanos en la Ruta del Cares

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Tunnels of the Dwarves. There are a total of 71 tunnels along the Ruta del Cares.

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The Bolín bridge is one of the landmarks that everyone who walks the Cares path is well impressed with.

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Crystal Clear Stream Near the Cares River

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This crystalline stream surprises you before starting the Ruta del Cares. There is the possibility of taking a dip for those who want to cool off on hotter days.

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Cares Gorge (Garganta Divina) – Picos de Europa

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Surrounded by almost 2,000-meter-high mountains, the trail carved in limestone runs along the course of the Cares. Horseback riding is recommended as the trail leads over gravel and boulders.

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Ruta de las Xanas

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One of the best known routes in Asturias. This gorge opened in the rock by the Las Xanas stream is a spectacle for the eyes and for the camera. In …

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Through the stones

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Incredible natural rock formation after kilometer 6 of the Ruta del Cares where a stop is mandatory.

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Tunnels Along the Cares Gorge

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The Cares Route, which connects Poncebos in Asturias with Caín in León, is famous for its impressive tunnels and landscapes. This approximately 12-kilometer route crosses the Picos de Europa and follows the course of the Cares River.

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Follow the water

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Río Cares, the busiest route in the entire Cantabrian Mountains.

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Senda del Oso

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The Senda del Oso is a hiking and cycling path. This used to be the route of the mine railway. The path is narrow and the surface is uneven. Good …

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