Linear route with a variant on the return, from Camping el Cares to the Majada de Montó along the PR PN-14 trail. You will enjoy a privileged natural environment and increasingly wide views of the majestic mountain massifs that surround you. The Majada de Montó will be our final destination, an idyllic place where you can rest and admire the impressive panorama.
The PR PN-14 Majada de Montó route is a linear hiking itinerary that starts at Camping El Cares and follows the official National Park signposts marked as PR PN-14.
The route runs along well-marked trails and passes through a natural environment characteristic of the Picos de Europa, allowing hikers to observe the typical vegetation and geography of the area. As you progress, you will enjoy panoramic views of the mountain massifs surrounding the valley.
The final destination is Majada de Montó, a traditional grazing area where you can take a break before starting the return journey. The route is designed for hikers seeking an accessible and safe experience, always following the National Park’s official signposting.
Description of the hike
The itinerary begins at Camping El Cares, where you should descend the path leading from the campsite until you find the official National Park signposts marked as PR PN-14.
From the start, the route passes through a beech forest, providing a tranquil and shaded environment ideal for hiking. The trail is marked with discreet waymarkers that make navigation easier and ensure safety along the way. As you progress, the path ascends gently, allowing for a comfortable walk while offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Along the route, you reach a junction where the trail splits; at this point, the main route continues ascending, leaving the option to descend to Santa Marina de Valdeón for another time.
Further on, you cross a wooden bridge that leads to La Tienda, a small valley with open meadows from which you can enjoy outstanding views of the natural landscape. The views from this spot are truly spectacular.
Throughout the hike, you will often find sunny clearings and small streams, adding variety to the surroundings and providing places to rest. The route is suitable for those who enjoy nature photography, as there are multiple points of visual interest along the way, as well as opportunities to spot some small animals and typical local flora.
The first shelter you will encounter is called Majada de Bres; here, you should continue along the track until you reach Majada de Montó, which marks the end of the main ascent. This spot serves as a natural viewpoint, allowing you to see Peña Gulugas and Peña Gabanceda, as well as the surrounding valley. In addition, you may spot the chapel of the Virgen de los Pastores, located on the mountainside, a point of cultural and traditional interest in the area.
For the return, you can retrace the same path, enjoying a new perspective of the forest, or take the marked variant leading towards Prada or Posada de Valdeón, passing by the Majadas del Collado and the Loma del Jito. This alternative allows you to explore other sectors of the park and diversify your hiking experience.
Route details
Distance: 11.68 km
Elevation gain: 578 m
Technical difficulty: Easy
Elevation loss: 578 m
Maximum altitude: 1,568 m
Minimum altitude: 1,105 m
Route type: Linear
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