In the town of Montes de Valdueza, the most remote hiding place of the Montes Aquilanos, it was founded by hermits in the 7th century on an old Roman fort, it conserves pre-Romanesque, Romanesque, Baroque styles and later reforms. It has been declared a National Monument and an Asset of Cultural Interest.

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October 3, 2023

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Set against a beautiful backdrop of mountain peaks and lush green slopes, the Monastery of San Pedro de Montes is the center point of this charming traditional mountain village. The monastery was rebuilt in the 13th century after the Muslims sacked the original monastery in the 7th century.

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1. Peñalba de Santiago from Montes de Valdueza — circular by the source of the rio Oza

17.4km

06:32

870m

880m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Montes de Valdueza — circular

5.69km

01:55

290m

300m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. La Ermita Virgen de La Guiana from Montes de Valdueza — circular by Pico Aquiana

12.0km

05:11

890m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 970 m

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Sunday 15 February

14°C

9°C

93 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Location: Ponferrada, Bierzo, León, Castile and León, Spain

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Monastery of San Pedro de Montes

1. Peñalba de Santiago from Montes de Valdueza — circular by the source of the rio Oza

2. Montes de Valdueza — circular

3. La Ermita Virgen de La Guiana from Montes de Valdueza — circular by Pico Aquiana

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