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European Award for Languages 2001
European Award for Languages 2001


CEDEL2 project

Ramblers
You can take your Spanish course combined with nice walks around the area selected by ourselves and raging from easy to difficult. There are many others you can do like following the "Green walk" along the old railtrack for more than 50 kms.

In fact, if you are more interested in walking than in learning Spanish, we also have special courses wich offer an introduction to the language while leaving more time for exploring on foot. Have a look at our ramblers website for more details.
 

The easiest: Walk around the "Peña Encaramba"
Church Path Animals Bench
The first thing you will see once you leave the house is the village and the church. There is also a great view of the Pas mountains in the far distance, which during the winter are always covered with snow. This walk starts at the house doorsteps and takes no more than 20 minutes. Once the footpath turns right into the valley, you will see to your left the Aés Mountain and to the right, the Peña Encaramba. You will be able to see many animals like donkeys, cows, horses, sheep, goats, etc. The valley is also patrolled by many birds of pray living in the nearby Sierra del Dobra. You can stop to enjoy the views at the vivero, a big shrub nursery, before continuing the walk and having a nice view of the neighbouring village of Hijas.
 
Dobra Mountains Monte Castillo Back to the house  
Beside the "vivero" you have two choices. To the left lies the path to Hijas, or you can continue the road ahead and have a stunning view of the Dobra, the highest mountain range in the valley. You can stop at a spring fountain and enjoy the fresh water while looking at Pico Castillo and enjoying the lovely view north along the valley. Then you will be on the last part of this walk. Enter the village once again and go back to the house.  
 

Walk to "Pico Castillo"

One of the most interesting walks you can have is the one around "Pico Castillo". You can do it the same day that you visit the Prehistoric caves. You first walk into Puente Viesgo town itself. From there you cross the main road towards the car park, follow the road round and from there we recommend you take the short cut through the fields indicated beside the information board on the left, instead of following the road. Once up by the caves go down through another car park and you will see on your left the other signpost that shows you the way up to the peak. Along the way you will see many vestiges of old mines and some viewpoints to admire the nice views. Once at the peak you will find a cross and the "Virgin of the Mountain".
 

Walk to "La Virgen de Gracia" and the mountains
Another route than you can take from our doorstep is to the Hermitage of "La Virgen de Gracia" and from there to the highest point in this area and the mountains around where you can enjoy one of the best views of your life. On a clear day, you are able to see the coast, Picos de Europa, the ski resort and miles of beautiful green valleys.

 

Walk to "Pico La Capía"
La Capía is a very famous walk in the region. It's a long trek to get there but the effort is rewarded by lovely views. You have to go first to Puente Viesgo, then Ycontinue up to "Santa María del Monte" and from there take the steep climb to "La Capía". Once at the top, after enjoying the views, you can look for the two hidden faces engraved in the rocks. So, get ready for a big walk!

 

Other walks
There are many other walks you can take, like following the "Green walk" along the old railtrack for more than 50 kms.; going to "Campo Las Cercas", an old Roman camp, or to "La Turba", a peat area from which most spring fountains in the area take their water. Of course, Cantabria is full of nice walks being a very famous region for ramblers, especially in "Picos de Europa" but they will imply a full day excursion.

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