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Datsusara Outdoors
December 29, 2022
Mountain biking
La Cruz de la Viorna is located at 1086 meters above sea level and given its large size it can be seen from kilometers away. It can be reached either from Potes or from La Vega and you can combine it with the ascent to Pico Jano.
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javierasturcón
January 27, 2025
Hiking
Cross of Viorna. From the summit, situated at an altitude of 1,151 metres, you can see the eastern massif of the Picos de Europa, the villages of Mieses, Argüébanes, San Pelayo, Brez; some houses in Tanarrio, Mogrovejo and, travelling along the summit, you can also see the monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana, the roofs of Congarna, Beares, Redo and Bodia, in the municipality of Camaleño.
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JakobusPilger
September 2, 2025
Hiking
In front of this summit cross crowning the heights of La Viorna, the following thoughts from Pope Francis – who died on Easter Monday this year – may be helpful …
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Hike to the Cross of La Viorna from Potes, a moderate 6.9-mile trail with 2730 feet of gain and stunning panoramic views of the Picos de Eur
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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