Asturian Adventures - 8 Days
Hiking & Yoga in Northern Spain
July 9 - 16, 2022
Day 1: Quiros
We will be greeted in Oviedo by our hosts from Spanish Steps. We'll drive South through the Trubia River Valley Basin in the Ubinas Mountains. Then a short walk to work out the jet lag along part of the Senda del Oso (Bear Trail), a footpath recently converted from rail tracks into Via Verdes, or Greenways, for the pleasure of walking in nature. (5-10k, dinner included)
Day 2: Quiros
A narrow footpath out the back door of our rural hotel will be the start of our morning walking trail. Along the way, we will explore three grain mills, each one over 200 years old. After lunch we will explore the surrounding villages and walk along the Senda del Oso. (5-10k, breakfast and dinner included)
Day 3: Senda del Oso
From Barsana, we will follow another branch of the Senda del oso to the small town of Terverga. From there, a drive to the top of the pass will reveal the spectactular views of Puerto de Ventana then it's all downhill into Quiros. (16-20k, breakfast included)
Day 4: Somiedo
A 45 minute drive will take us into the heart of Somiedo National park sharing its border with Casstill y Leon. The complete isolation of this area makes it seem as if time were standing still. It is recognized today as a wildlife reserve for its environmental variety and preservation of tradition. (15k, breakfast and dinner included)
Day 5: San Esteban Pravia to Playa Aguilar
A day at the beach! A pleasant drive along the Trubia River to the Nalon River will lead us to the town of San Estaben where these rivers meet the sea. Climb the steps to the top of the high coast and follow a trail to the beach of Playa Aguilar. (breakfast and dinner included)
Day 6: Las Xanas
In the town of Villanueva, we will follow a route up and into a gorge called El Desfiladero de Las Xanas. Climbing steadily, a well planned path hugging the sides of this canyon will take us up to the hamlet of Pedrobayo where we'll feast on a lunch of the famous Asturian bean stew, Fabada. (12k, breakfast included.)
Day 7: Bermiego to Salcedo
From the hamlet of Bermiego, famous for its decorative horreos (corn cribs), we will set out on an adventure through the Ubino Mountains to the small village of Salcedo, then we will continue to Barzana where we will dine on hearty local cuisine. (12k, breakfast and dinner included)
Day 8: Return to Oviedo
After breakfast, our hosts will drive you to Oviedo to arrive by 10am.
We will be greeted in Oviedo by our hosts from Spanish Steps. We'll drive South through the Trubia River Valley Basin in the Ubinas Mountains. Then a short walk to work out the jet lag along part of the Senda del Oso (Bear Trail), a footpath recently converted from rail tracks into Via Verdes, or Greenways, for the pleasure of walking in nature. (5-10k, dinner included)
Day 2: Quiros
A narrow footpath out the back door of our rural hotel will be the start of our morning walking trail. Along the way, we will explore three grain mills, each one over 200 years old. After lunch we will explore the surrounding villages and walk along the Senda del Oso. (5-10k, breakfast and dinner included)
Day 3: Senda del Oso
From Barsana, we will follow another branch of the Senda del oso to the small town of Terverga. From there, a drive to the top of the pass will reveal the spectactular views of Puerto de Ventana then it's all downhill into Quiros. (16-20k, breakfast included)
Day 4: Somiedo
A 45 minute drive will take us into the heart of Somiedo National park sharing its border with Casstill y Leon. The complete isolation of this area makes it seem as if time were standing still. It is recognized today as a wildlife reserve for its environmental variety and preservation of tradition. (15k, breakfast and dinner included)
Day 5: San Esteban Pravia to Playa Aguilar
A day at the beach! A pleasant drive along the Trubia River to the Nalon River will lead us to the town of San Estaben where these rivers meet the sea. Climb the steps to the top of the high coast and follow a trail to the beach of Playa Aguilar. (breakfast and dinner included)
Day 6: Las Xanas
In the town of Villanueva, we will follow a route up and into a gorge called El Desfiladero de Las Xanas. Climbing steadily, a well planned path hugging the sides of this canyon will take us up to the hamlet of Pedrobayo where we'll feast on a lunch of the famous Asturian bean stew, Fabada. (12k, breakfast included.)
Day 7: Bermiego to Salcedo
From the hamlet of Bermiego, famous for its decorative horreos (corn cribs), we will set out on an adventure through the Ubino Mountains to the small village of Salcedo, then we will continue to Barzana where we will dine on hearty local cuisine. (12k, breakfast and dinner included)
Day 8: Return to Oviedo
After breakfast, our hosts will drive you to Oviedo to arrive by 10am.