Why Hike the Arcediano Trail?

    The Arcediano Trail is one of the oldest and most beautiful hiking routes in the Picos de Europa. Walking this historic path is like travelling back in time while enjoying spectacular mountain scenery, ancient forests and traditional shepherd landscapes that have remained almost unchanged for centuries.

    Our guided circular route combines history, nature and adventure. Throughout the hike, our experienced mountain guides explain the importance of this ancient communication route between Asturias and León, as well as the wildlife, flora and geology that make this area so unique.

    An Authentic Mountain Experience

    Unlike many popular hiking routes, the Arcediano Trail remains peaceful even during the busiest months of the year. This allows hikers to experience the silence of the mountains, cross beautiful beech forests, enjoy panoramic viewpoints and discover hidden corners of the Picos de Europa that few visitors ever see.

    After spending the night in the mountain refuge, the route continues through spectacular valleys and follows the crystal-clear waters of the River Dobra, offering one of the most complete trekking experiences in Asturias.

    Discover the History of the Arcediano Trail

    The Arcediano Trail has connected Asturias with the Spanish Plateau for centuries and remains one of the most fascinating historic routes in northern Spain. Today it offers the perfect combination of cultural heritage, mountain landscapes and authentic rural traditions.

    If you would like to discover more hiking routes, visit our Picos de Europa guide. You can also find official visitor information on the Tourism of Asturias website.

    • Included
      • Titled guide
      • Accommodation, delicious dinner and breakfast in Vegabaño Refuge
      • Accident insurance
      • Liability insurance
      • Good vibes
    • Not Included
      • Transport
      • Food and drinks out of breakfast and dinner
      • Any concept not shown in “Included”

    Details

    2 days / 1 night

    2 – 8 people

    30L backpack. Mountain boots. Waterproof jacket and outerwear: fleece, feathers or Primaloft. 2 1st layer t-shirts, 2 socks, gloves, beanie. Cap and sunglasses. Front liner. Water bottle. Mountain poles. Light sleeping bag or sheet sack. (Possibility of renting in the Refuge)

    Good fitness.

    190 € per person (minimum 2 people) Groups contact us! You can come alone, too. Paying minimum amount (2 p.)

    Itinerary

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    Stage 1. Collado Angón – Vegabaño. 12 km. 1000 m+ 400 m-

    After passing Amieva, we leave the vehicle in Angón, where a fabulous Roman road begins, through which we will gain altitude through the forest and gradually begin to make out the great channel of Ozania and the tops of the western massif. As well as the Cabronero Peak that we will surround on this route, along with Peña Beza. We cross the Toniello meadows and the Beza pass to admire the amazing Sajambre valley, and start a gentle descent towards the refuge among beech trees that seem to speak to us.
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    Stage 2. Vegabaño – Collado Angón. 13 km. 400 m+ 1000 m-

    After a huge and delicious mountain breakfast, we start the return with the steep descent to Carombo, to follow the course of Dobra River, although it sometimes goes underground (Dobraseca) and reaches the hidden Restaño dam. From there we will walk along the track to our starting point.

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