Known as the "Garganta Divina", this route between Cain (Leon, Castile and Leon) and Poncebos (Asturias) offers you the opportunity to walk between mountains that rise more than 2,000 meters above the bottom of the imposing gorge dug by the Cares River. You will see mythical peaks, cross bridges that connect both sides of the gorge, go through about 70 tunnels carved into the rock and witness an amazing natural spectacle.

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1. Bulnes (The Village) – Bulnes Mountain Village loop from Arenas de Cabrales

7.79km

03:09

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420m

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2. Bulnes (The Village) – Bulnes Mountain Village loop from Arenas de Cabrales

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03:09

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420m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Start of the Ruta del Cares (Cares Route) – Through the stones loop from Estaciòn inferior Poncebos (Funicular de Bulnes)

10.9km

03:57

650m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 260 m

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Location: Cabrales, Cangas De Onis, Asturias, Spain

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Ascent to the Ruta del Cares

1. Bulnes (The Village) – Bulnes Mountain Village loop from Arenas de Cabrales

2. Bulnes (The Village) – Bulnes Mountain Village loop from Arenas de Cabrales

3. Start of the Ruta del Cares (Cares Route) – Through the stones loop from Estaciòn inferior Poncebos (Funicular de Bulnes)

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