Circular Peña Santa - Leg 2 - Vegarredonda -> Vega Huerta
Picos de Europa
Second stage passing through Collado La Fragua, Jou Santo and El Boquete. Probably one of the stunniest areas of Picos de Europa.
Also in Asturias, Spain
Hiking Severe
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 569 m
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.5 km
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 16˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between May and September. From a low point of 1.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.1 km, the route covers 11 km, 1138 vertical metres of ascent and 569 vertical metres of descent.
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Description
Second stage passing through Collado La Fragua, Jou Santo and El Boquete. Probably one of the stunniest areas 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.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Picturesque