Cantabria by Bike

Vega Redonda Beech Forest and Viaña Valley from Vega de Pas
Route 127

By: Javier Tovar, Pedro Ceballos, and Michael González Harbour

Vega de Pas

Map

Basic Data

Distance (km)	31
Cummulative ascent (m)	1055
Maximum height (m)	972
Total time	4 hours and a quarter
Time moving	3:13
Start and end location	Vega de Pas
Difficulty	Medium
Date	Jul 2012
Recommended season	All year round

Profile

Pictures

The initial ascent under the trees is by a steep paved track

From the height we can see the valley and pasiego cottages

We continue towards the beech forest, which can be seen in the distance

The mountain range is covered with fog

The track has some steep segments

Viaña valley

The track near Vega Redonda

The small Beech Forest of Vega Redonda

Descent to the valley

Pasiego cottage

Bridge over river Viaña

Waterfall in river Viaña

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Route 127 in Google Earth format (KMZ)
Route 127 in OziExplorer format (PLT)
Route 127 in GPS exchange format (GPX)