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View of Lago de la Cueva – Lake of the Valley loop from Alto de la Farrapona

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View of Lago de la Cueva – Lake of the Valley loop from Alto de la Farrapona

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View of Lago de la Cueva – Lake of the Valley loop from Alto de la Farrapona

06:03

17.7km

840m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Parque Natural de Somiedo

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32 m

Alto de la Farrapona

Highlight • Mountain Pass

It's a mountain pass that marks the border between Asturias and León. It's the starting point for countless hikes, including the Saliencia Lakes hike, in a beautiful setting. A magical place, no matter the season.

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1.27 km

View of Lago de la Cueva

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One of the lakes composing 'Lagos de Saliencia' - It is part of a Natural Park and overnight stays are not allowed. There are guards driving around and using binoculars. …

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2.19 km

View of Lago de la Cueva

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This is an impressive glacial lake located in the Picos de Europa National Park. The lake is situated at an altitude of 1,770 meters and is surrounded by beautiful mountain peaks and alpine forests.

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2.43 km

Laguna de Almagrera

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Also known as the Mina lagoon, this small lagoon is formed between the Cueva lake and the Cerveriz lake.

Depending on the time of year you may see it without …

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4.06 km

Vega Fresneu

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Vega Freneu Saliencia Somiedo

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8.40 km

Lake of the Valley

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It is not the most beautiful, but it is the final touch of the route from La Farrapona.

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8.51 km

Braña by Lake Somiedo

Highlight • Lake

14.7 km

Lake Calabazosa

Highlight • Lake

Also known as Black Lake, you are facing the deepest lake in Asturias, as it can reach up to 9 meters deep.

In the same valley of Lake Cerveriz, it …

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17.2 km

Viewpoint

17.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

5.94 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

2.53 km

583 m

102 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,980 m)

Lowest point (1,560 m)

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Monday 25 May

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View of Lago de la Cueva – Lake of the Valley loop from Alto de la Farrapona

Alto de la Farrapona

View of Lago de la Cueva

View of Lago de la Cueva

Laguna de Almagrera

Vega Fresneu

Lake of the Valley

Braña by Lake Somiedo

Lake Calabazosa

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