サントアドリアノ周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

This trail is very easy to walk, as it's mostly shaded. However, you should still wear good, sturdy shoes.

If you want to reach the top, start by saving your energy. If you have to put your foot down, do so; it's no disgrace. With a 12-kilometer route and 1,258 meters of elevation gain, the first half has a gradient of around 8%, while the second half averages 13%, with ramps above 22%, it's considered one of the toughest mountain passes in Europe. And be careful: the descent is very dangerous if it's wet, and if it's dry, Zapata's brakes could overheat the tires.

Before renting a bike from the "Oso goloso" rental shop in Proaza, you should know the following: the gearshift on the mountain bikes (without mudguards, bell, or luggage rack) is absurdly intentionally locked so that, out of a hypothetical 18 gears, you can only use 4 in the middle range (so the chain doesn't come off, hahaha). After you pay and sign, they'll explain this to you. However, this is completely unsuitable for riding the Bear Trail, especially the rather steep eastern variant with its very poor surface. Even with good fitness, you'll often have to dismount. Apparently, there's another rental shop in Proaza...

The "Xanas," after whom the gorge is named, are Asturian mountain stream nymphs who enchant shepherds on St. John's Eve. The path was created in the 1930s as preparatory work for a planned road from Villanueva to Pedroveya, which ultimately never came to fruition.

An older bridge.

Spectacular place

Spectacular route

Take it easy at the beginning, the hard part is at the end