ガラフェデトリオのおすすめMTBライド

A climb without theatrics, the kind you gain meter by meter, that puts you in your place. El Rabizo doesn't impress with numbers, it impresses with consistency: a steady incline, a landscape that gradually closes in, and the feeling of being far removed from everything. At the top, there's no artificial reward, just clean air and the certainty of having done the work.

A discreet, almost hidden spring that appears when it's most welcome. Cold water, brief shade, and a silence that clears the head. Enter slowly and exit carefully; the ground around it is often damp and slippery.

In La Pola de Gordón, this wooden bench faces directly over the Bernesga River and its small waterfall. Decorated with a colorful scarf knitted by local women, it has become a symbol of affection for the place. Here, everything moves slowly: the water, the train, the conversations. As you sit down, the murmur of the river and the tranquility of the valley make it seem as if time itself slows down with you.

The path climbs gently and opens abruptly into a hollow where the wind is ever-present. It was once used by shepherds crossing with their livestock to the summer pastures, and the remains of old dry-stone walls that marked the way can still be seen. From the top, the landscape widens, and the feeling is one of being between two worlds: the valley behind you and the mountain that awaits ahead.

The Alba Bridge is an 18th-century structure spanning the Bernesga River. It is also known locally for a car accident involving some bullfighters in the 1920s. They were traveling in an open-top car and fell into the river. Local residents rushed to their aid, and the following year the bullfighters organized a town festival in gratitude.

From this point, several descents lead to the Bernesga Valley and La Robla. The views on a clear day are well worth a stop before dropping in.

This hill is one of the highest points in the BTT center and is where the exit gates for many of the descents in the area are located.

Right in the center of Pola de Gordón, you can sit on this bench and enjoy the lullaby of the Bernesga River as it flows through the village. It's a peaceful spot to enjoy the sun and fresh mountain air.