Sousas Mountain Pasture – Braña de Mumián loop from Rio del Valle

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Sousas Mountain Pasture – Braña de Mumián loop from Rio del Valle

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Sousas Mountain Pasture – Braña de Mumián loop from Rio del Valle

03:26

24.4km

1,100m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural de Babia y Luna

Parque Natural de Somiedo

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.02 km

View of Santa María Magdalena Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

As we descend along the Braña de Sousas route from said braña, once we begin to see the urban center of the Valle del Lago in the background, at this point we can clearly see its church from above, dedicated to Santa María Magdalena.

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1.52 km

Viewpoint to Peña Furada

Highlight • Viewpoint

A mirador (lookout point) with huge views across the valley and to a natural stone arch that’s said to be haunted by the devil.

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3.44 km

Sousas Mountain Pasture

Highlight • Historical Site

From this braña you will enjoy very good views of the head of the glacial cirque and Altu'l Muñón.
These types of constructions are associated with transhumant ranchers, and are just one example of the several that exist in this area.

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15.6 km

Braña de Mumián

Highlight • Historical Site

The Braña de Mumián or Momián is one of the most important brañas in Somiedo.
The two easiest ways to get here are from El Llamardal or from the town of El Coto, crossing the beautiful beech forest of La Enramada.

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17.3 km

Enraimada Beech Forest

Highlight • Forest

The Enraimada beech forest is a forest located in the Somiedo natural park, declared a biosphere natural reserve by UNESCO in 2000.

This forest is in a restricted use area, so it is prohibited to leave the path that crosses it. Although the dominant species is the beech, there are also oaks, sessile trees, ash trees, maples and yews.

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19.1 km

El Coutu

Highlight • Settlement

El Coutu is a parish in the council of Somiedo, in the community of the Principality of Asturias. It is also known as El Coto de Buenamadre and is located in the Somiedo natural park.

Mounds from the Bronze Age have been found near the inhabited area.

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24.4 km

End point

Parking

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