Kilometers/Miles |
36 / 22 |
Cumulative ascent: meters/feet |
1755 / 5756 |
Maximum height: meters/feet |
1822 / 5976 |
Duration |
6 hours |
Beginning and end location |
La Laguna, Polaciones |
Difficulty |
High |
Month |
August 2007 |
Recommended period |
Summer |
![]() The ascent on the Southwest side of the massif of Peña Sagra |
![]() The fog surrounds us after we pass an altitude of 1500 meters (5000 feet) |
![]() Track junction in the ridge of Peña Sagra, near Fuente Mesa las Lámparas, where we suppose magnificent views could be seen |
![]() During the descent the sun shines momentarily through the clouds and lights the valley |
![]() The path towards the pass of Portillo de Brañas, which is at the right hand side in the picture |
![]() The village of Lamedo shows us its painteresque architecture with many carved wood elements |
![]() During the return to the pass of Portillo de Brañas the strong ascent rate makes us walk in some sections |
![]() Some horses in the pass of Portillo de Brañas |