Circular Peña Santa - Leg 3 - Vega Huerta -> Pandecarmen
Picos de Europa
Third day. Passing through La Llerona, Jou Las Pozas, and Fuente Prieta. Some of the nicest places of Picos de Europa.
Also in León, Spain
Hiking Severe
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 505 m
- Descent
- 1.5 km
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.1 km
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 17˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features extreme exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 1.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.2 km, the route covers 13 km, 505 vertical metres of ascent and 1468 vertical metres of descent.
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Description
Third day. Passing through La Llerona, Jou Las Pozas, and Fuente Prieta. Some of the nicest places of Picos de Europa.
Difficulty
Severe
Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.
Extreme Exposure
Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Picturesque