Ancares Mountain Range in León
It is noted not only for its stunning natural landscapes of mountains shaped by the glacier and river morphology and the green valleys painstakingly cultivated by residents, but also for its original cultural and history, traces of which are still reflected today in the local architecture and lifestyle.
The vast heathlands, the highly-prized chestnut groves and the woods of oak, holly, yew and strawberry trees are scattered among pasturelands where cattle graze. This region is also home to an exceptional range of wildlife, including ibex, deer, mountain goats, eagles, vultures and other species that are harder to spot such as brown bears and capercaillies. There are also grasslands for livestock and kitchen gardens where the locals grow their own produce, nestling on the lower slopes of this magnificent mountain scenery.
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- Peranzanes and birdsTo know more
In addition to the great diversity of birds that can be observed, the number of mammals in the area is worthy of note. One can see...
- Journey
- Circular
- Way
- On foot (3.15 h.)
- By bike (1.3 h.)
- Length
- 14.72 kms.
- Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
- Stage 13 - Section 1: Valtuille de Arriba - BalboaTo know more
In winter you can find sections in poor condition.
- Journey
- Linear
- Way
- By bike (3.08 h.)
- Length
- 36.1 kms.
- Ascent slope
- 697 m.
- Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- Difficulty of the route
- High
- Stage 13 - Section 1: Valtuille de Arriba - CacabelosTo know more
- Journey
- Linear
- Way
- By bike (0.33 h.)
- Length
- 4.9 kms.
- Ascent slope
- 87 m.
- Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
- Difficulty of the route
- Low
- Stage 13 - Section 2: Campa de las Vigas - BalboaTo know more
In winter you can find sections in poor condition.
- Journey
- Linear
- Way
- By bike (2.5 h.)
- Length
- 30.4 kms.
- Ascent slope
- 647 m.
- Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- Difficulty of the route
- High
- Stage 13 - Section 2: Campa de las Vigas - CacabelosTo know more
- Journey
- Linear
- Way
- By bike (0.83 h.)
- Length
- 10.6 kms.
- Ascent slope
- 462 m.
- Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- Difficulty of the route
- Medium
- Stage 13 - Section 3: Paradaseca - BalboaTo know more
In winter you can find sections in poor condition.
- Journey
- Linear
- Way
- By bike (1.83 h.)
- Length
- 20.7 kms.
- Ascent slope
- 572 m.
- Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- Difficulty of the route
- High
- Stage 13 - Section 3: Paradaseca - CacabelosTo know more
- Journey
- Linear
- Way
- By bike (1.58 h.)
- Length
- 20.3 kms.
- Ascent slope
- 462 m.
- Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- Difficulty of the route
- High
- Stage 13 - Section 4: Cela - BalboaTo know more
In winter you can find sections in poor condition.
- Journey
- Linear
- Way
- By bike (1.5 h.)
- Length
- 15.7 kms.
- Ascent slope
- 572 m.
- Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- Difficulty of the route
- High
- Stage 13 - Section 4: Cela - CacabelosTo know more
- Journey
- Linear
- Way
- By bike (1.91 h.)
- Length
- 25.3 kms.
- Ascent slope
- 462 m.
- Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- Difficulty of the route
- Low
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