Montaña de Riaño and Mampodre Regional Park

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Located in the northeast of the province of Leon, this park covers an extensive high mountain territory of the Cantabrian Mountains, at the headwaters of the Esla, Porma and Cea rivers, and is part of the Picos de Europa mountain massif.

Discover a paradise of abrupt relief and marked altitude differences. Delve into the park's geographic diversity, where nestled valleys contrast with snow-capped peaks and glacial lakes. Follow the paths that wind through this landscape, immerse yourself in pure nature: riverside forests and majestic beech forests with changing colors.

Emblematic species such as the brown bear, the capercaillie and the Iberian wolf coexist here, along with the enigmatic Bonelli's eagle. The alpine meadows dazzle with endemic species such as the Riaño violet and the Mampodre gentian. Towns like Llánaves de la Reina or Lois are ideal starting points to explore this corner of León, enveloping you in its rural charm and making your experience authentic.

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Enviromental Areas

wildlife: The bear and capercaillie are the most representative species. Wolves, chamois, European badgers, otters, Bonelli's Eagle, Eurasian eagle-owl, Egyptian vulture and vautour percnoptère are some of its inhabitants.
Relief: A peculiar geological nature formed by a compact mass of limestone, broken and spectacular modeling. Its peculiar landscape is due to two types of erosion: glacier and karst.
Vegetation: The beech forms its main wooded mass. There are European holly, yew, chestnut, oak and birch also. Pinar de Lillo is a very interesting place but with a restricted access.

Get to know this natural space

House "El Torreón de Puebla de Lillo"

This Visitor Centre is housed in a medieval tower that over the centuries has witnessed the way the landscape, houses and people in this town have changed.

On the first floor is the reception area offering a general insight into the Regional Park and things...

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Address

Postal address C/ La Torre, 2.. Puebla de Lillo. NaN. León
Email
cp.rianoymampodre.lillo@patrimonionatural.org
Web
https://patrimonionatural.org/casas-del-parque/casas-del-parque/casa-del-parque-de-picos-de-europa-sector-occidental-el-torreon-de-puebla-de-lillo
Phones
987 479 702

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On foot and by bike

PR-LE 53 Cañadas Reales (Drovers' road) Leonesa Oriental
The route passes through an old road of possible Roman origin. You will find the ruins of a channel of water that fed a hydraulic...
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (4 h.)
Length
2 kms.
Ascent slope
325 m.
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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PR-LE 52 Collado El Baile
In the way we will see beautiful Oakwood in which intermingle sessile oaks and gall oaks.
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (3 h.)
- By bike (3 h.)
Length
6.5 kms.
Ascent slope
190 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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PR-LE 35 Corral de los Lobos
The road has mountains of great sessile oaks. An old hut used for wolf hunting has been rebuilt.
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (3 h.)
- By bike (3 h.)
Length
7.8 kms.
Ascent slope
312 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Low
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PR-LE 19 Door of the Señales
The route let us enjoy the short-toed Eagles and great diversity of amphibians in ponds of Las Señales port.
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (2.3 h.)
- By bike (2.3 h.)
Length
6.8 kms.
Ascent slope
375 m.
Recommended
- summer
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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PR-LE 210 Door of the Ventaniella
The mound of Peña Castiello presents on its southern side, a vertical drop full of cavities.
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (2 h.)
- By bike (2 h.)
Length
4.7 kms.
Ascent slope
227 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
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PR-LE 27 Entrevados-Valle de Pinzon
The road crosses with Pinar de Lillo and beautiful waterfalls formed by Isoba River. It is dangerous to do this route with snow.
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (5 h.)
- By bike (5 h.)
Length
14.5 kms.
Ascent slope
350 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium-High
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PR-LE 49 Four Towns
The route crosses several villages, each of which offers its own unique character and personality to the tourist. It is advisable...
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (9 h.)
- By bike (9 h.)
Length
20 kms.
Ascent slope
320 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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GR 1 Historic Pathway, from Acebedo to Puerte de Tarna
The route access to the valley of Riosol, which shows magnificent fluvial terraces and large areas of grass.
Journey
Journey
Way
- On foot (3.45 h.)
Length
11.4 kms.
Ascent slope
320 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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GR 1 Historic Pathway, from Las Salas to Lois
It is a very beautiful stretch, always on the banks of the fluvial channel and between high limestone walls.
Journey
Journey
Way
- On foot (3.15 h.)
Length
9.1 kms.
Ascent slope
275 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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GR 1 Historic Pathway, from Lois to Acebedo
The path takes the detour that leads towards the pass that precedes the magnificent valley of Llorada, where there are still remains...
Journey
Journey
Way
- On foot (3.15 h.)
Length
9.1 kms.
Ascent slope
415 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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GR 1 Historic Pathway, from Prioro to Las Salas
The way goes across the valley to the mount of Corral de los Lobos, where it has been rebuilt a snap as that might exist once.
Journey
Journey
Way
- On foot (6.15 h.)
Length
15.4 kms.
Ascent slope
563 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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GR 1 Historic Pathway, from Valverde de la Sierra to Prioro
A part of the route goes by the side valley of the Valdicueva Brook. We will ascend on a path along the stream until we reach the...
Journey
Journey
Way
- On foot (5.3 h.)
Length
15.7 kms.
Ascent slope
475 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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PR-LE 25 Horcadas Ports
Along the route we can see butterflies, especially in spring. In the ascent, right away, we find remains of two huts and their stone...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (2.5 h.)
Length
6 kms.
Ascent slope
450 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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PR-LE 33 Kills lice
The route lets the observation of roe deer and forest birds such as the middle spotted woodpecker, one of the most interesting species...
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (2.5 h.)
- By bike (7.5 h.)
Length
7.5 kms.
Ascent slope
220 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Low
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L5 L5 - Cañadas Reales (Drovers' road) Leonesa Oriental
Located in the Montaña de Riaño and Mampodre Regional Park. The route begins by crossing the town of Prioro along Calle Real and...
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot
Length
4 kms.
Ascent slope
313 m.
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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L6 L6 - Monte Ranedo Trail
Located in the Montaña de Riaño and Mampodre Regional Park. The route begins in Lario, in front of the Casa del Parque de Valdeburón....
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot
- By bike
Length
6.4 kms.
Ascent slope
225 m.
Difficulty of the route
Low
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PR-LE 26 Lake Ausente
The route allows observing numerous mountain birds, like the Northern wheatear and the Common rock thrush. Accompanied by low scrub...
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (1.3 h.)
Length
2.9 kms.
Ascent slope
350 m.
Recommended
summer
Difficulty of the route
Medium-High
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PR-LE 17 Lake of Isoba
The path that ends in the Isoba Lake, of glacial origin, passes by old mines of talc and by the fort of Castiltejon. Non recommended...
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (2 h.)
Length
6 kms.
Ascent slope
270 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Low
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PR-LE 32 Liegos-Acebedo
This path allows the observation of several bird species; the most abundant is the yellowhammer. It is unadvisable to do this route...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (5.3 h.)
- By bike (5.3 h.)
Length
15.4 kms.
Ascent slope
455 m.
Recommended
- spring
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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PR-LE 47 Linares Port
The route allows you to see an old stone shepherd hut, including the dome-shaped ceiling. Non recommended during the snow period.
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (2.3 h.)
- By bike (2.3 h.)
Length
7.4 kms.
Ascent slope
240 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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PR-LE 51 Llorada Port
In the ascension to the hill of Cerezales, the route crosses a beech forest where a beautiful insect dwells: the Rosalia longicorn.
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (4 h.)
- By bike (4 h.)
Length
8.4 kms.
Ascent slope
350 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
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PR-LE 18 Lois
During the route we can see black kites and European honey buzzards. Some parts keep clumps of sessile oak and large Gall oaks.
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (4 h.)
- By bike (4 h.)
Length
9 kms.
Ascent slope
450 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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PR-LE 29 Mampodre Peaks
The Oakwood of Torcedos shelters Eurasian sparrow hawks, Eurasian jays, great spotted woodpeckers, European green woodpeckers and...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (5 h.)
Length
15.7 kms.
Ascent slope
600 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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PR-LE 21 Mirva-Rabanal
The route has beech trees where you can hear the black Woodpecker. The recreation area is located at the foot of antique limekilns.
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (5 h.)
Length
13 kms.
Ascent slope
335 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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PR-LE 48 Monte la Boyeria
The road has a singular polje, which is a valley that drains in a karstic sinkhole.
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (2 h.)
- By bike (2 h.)
Length
6 kms.
Ascent slope
120 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Low
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PR-LE 31 Mount Ranedo
This route is unadvisable with snow. In one of its meadows we can see a shepherds’ hut
’Pen included-, of artificial origin.
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (2.15 h.)
- By bike (2.15 h.)
Length
6.4 kms.
Ascent slope
235 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Low
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Peña Prieta from Llánaves de la Reina
The Fuentes Carrionas massif is one of the most important bastions of the Cantabrian Mountains, and its trilogy formed by the powerful...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (8 h.)
Length
20 kms.
Ascent slope
1,357 m.
Descent slope
1,357 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
High
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PR-LE 51 Reservoir of Porma
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (3.2 h.)
Length
10.2 kms.
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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PR-LE 36 Royal Way
It is a historical route that connects the plateau with the mountain. The road passes through a peculiar forestry formation: the...
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (10 h.)
- By bike (10 h.)
Length
3.3 kms.
Ascent slope
80 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Low
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PR-LE 24 San Glorio Port
The ascent to the San Glorio defile is marked by the inside of a reforestation of black pine.
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (3 h.)
Length
8.3 kms.
Ascent slope
250 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Low
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Sierra del Jaido from Argovejo
Surrounding the Leonese Riaño reservoir, sharp limestone ridges rise that create a spectacular dolomitic landscape where the mountaineer...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (6 h.)
Length
12.6 kms.
Ascent slope
1,050 m.
Descent slope
1,050 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
High
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Stage 6 - Section 6: Boñar - Cistierna
Journey
Linear
Way
- By bike (2.5 h.)
Length
25.3 kms.
Ascent slope
210 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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Stage 6 - Section 6: Boñar - La Vecilla
Journey
Linear
Way
- By bike (1.05 h.)
Length
9.3 kms.
Ascent slope
100 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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Stage 6 - Section 7: Barrio de las Ollas - Cistierna
Journey
Linear
Way
- By bike (2.58 h.)
Length
26.8 kms.
Ascent slope
210 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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Stage 6 - Section 7: Barrio de las Ollas - La Vecilla
Journey
Linear
Way
- By bike (1 h.)
Length
7.8 kms.
Ascent slope
90 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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PR-LE 23 Stream of Orpiñas
The Orpiñas brook flows at the foot of a limestone outcrop. This outcrop is affected by karstic processes which have given rise to...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (5 h.)
Length
2 kms.
Ascent slope
300 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Low
To know more
PR-LE 50 Tejedo Port
The trail passes through a strait between the rocks, 'El Contadero’, which was used to register the flock. We will also find lichens...
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (3 h.)
Length
5.2 kms.
Ascent slope
360 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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PR-LE 30 The Biescas
The route is not recommended with snow or rain. Passes near the houses of the Park of the Valley of Porma and Tower, both with the...
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (6.3 h.)
Length
3 kms.
Ascent slope
285 m.
Recommended
summer
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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PR-LE 28 The Cervatina
Along the way, we can cross with wildlife. The flora is dominated by beeches although oaks, which attract attention by their imposing...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (5.3 h.)
- By bike (5.3 h.)
Length
13.1 kms.
Ascent slope
285 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
Difficulty of the route
Low
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PR-LE 34 Trees
The top of Arbillos is surmounted by four large stone pillars once used by shepherds to shelter from the cold and wind. There you...
Journey
Circular
Way
- On foot (6 h.)
Length
15.3 kms.
Ascent slope
675 m.
Recommended
summer
Difficulty of the route
High
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PR-LE 22 Valley of Naranco-Valley of Lechada
Both valleys constitute a biological corridor of exceptional importance for the conservation of the last brown bears of the Eastern...
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (6 h.)
- By bike (6 h.)
Length
14.6 kms.
Ascent slope
650 m.
Recommended
summer
Difficulty of the route
Medium
To know more
PR-LE 54 Valverde de la Sierra- Barniedo de la Sierra
The trail allows us to see blankets of Spanish junipers and magnificent gall oaks. The yellow-billed chough is typical. It is not...
Way
- On foot (11.3 h.)
- By bike (11.3 h.)
Length
5 kms.
Ascent slope
390 m.
Recommended
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
Difficulty of the route
Medium
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PR-LE 46 Way of Wamba
The road allows us to see a polje, a valley which empties into a karstic sinkhole, located in the place of the Fornos.
Journey
Linear
Way
- On foot (1.3 h.)
- By bike (1.3 h.)
Length
5.3 kms.
Ascent slope
260 m.
Recommended
summer
Difficulty of the route
Low
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