La Cotorra from Soto de Sajambre — circular in the Parque Nacional Picos de Europa

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La Cotorra from Soto de Sajambre — circular in the Parque Nacional Picos de Europa

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La Cotorra from Soto de Sajambre — circular in the Parque Nacional Picos de Europa

04:03

10.3km

580m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 26, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Nacional de Picos de Europa

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

303 m

Soto de Sajambre

Highlight • Settlement

It is located within the Picos de Europa National Park, at the foot of Peña Santa. It is a beautiful mountain village, and its houses are a fine example of …

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5.66 km

La Cotorra Summit

Highlight • Summit

La Cotorra, whose summit is at a modest altitude of 1,518 meters, is embraced by a beech forest. With its strategic location overlooking the Dobra River, you can enjoy breathtaking views.

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.90 km

2.83 km

1.70 km

708 m

184 m

Surfaces

6.58 km

2.21 km

862 m

358 m

313 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 13 November

9°C

4°C

59 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

September 17, 2024,Alm-Wanderung an der Westseite der Picos de Europa

The approach from the coast through the more than 10 km long deep gorge of the Sella river is spectacular. The hike starts in the small mountain village of Soto de Sajambre. There are many beautifully renovated houses and a nice looking restaurant, which is unfortunately closed during the week. The hike itself climbs steeply for an hour through a …

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