This is a very popular walk with guests, meandering along quiet country lanes with practically no traffic, going through small villages and past farm dwellings - giving an insight into how to rural life used to be. There are also fine views of the Sueve mountain range and the Picos de Europa. This walk involves descending to Arriondas to catch the narrow gauge railway to Sevares, from where you walk back to the hotel.

Type of walk: Circular or A to B

Starting point: Hotel / Arriondas

Finishing point: Hotel

Access: Involves walking from hotel to Arriondas

Public transport options: Uses narrow gauge train from Arriondas to Sevares

Grading: Medium

Total length: 14 km from Hotel, 9 ½ km from Sevares

Total ascent: 320m

Altitude: 70 - 170

Total walking time: 3 ½ hours from Sevares 5 hours from Hotel

Terrain: Mostly country farm tracks

Navigation: Easy

Refreshments: Bars at Uncal, Arriondas and Sevares

Map: Mapa Topográfico nacional de España; Arriondas

Maps and self guided walking notes for this and other walks are available for guests at Hotel Posada del Valle; Asturias.

At the hotel we are only too pleased to help advice guests on the best and most suitable walks according to their walking abilities and the weather conditions, as well as provide information on any recent occurrences which may affect the walk.