El Curuxéu Thatched Cottage – Lake of the Valley loop from Rio del Valle

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El Curuxéu Thatched Cottage – Lake of the Valley loop from Rio del Valle

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El Curuxéu Thatched Cottage – Lake of the Valley loop from Rio del Valle

06:27

21.3km

690m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Parque Natural de Somiedo

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.06 km

El Curuxéu Thatched Cottage

Highlight • Structure

Here, at the foot of El Canalón peak, we can find this typical traditional cabin of the area with its vegetal roof or teito.
It is located next to a …

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2.61 km

River meanders in Somiedo Natural Park

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Very beautiful in summer and winter

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3.40 km

Teito of Braña La Corba

Highlight • Mountain Hut

At this point on the path that leads to Lago del Valle you will be able to see this traditional and beautiful teito next to the path.
A teito or …

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6.03 km

Lake of the Valley

Highlight • Lake

It is not the most beautiful, but it is the final touch of the route from La Farrapona.

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8.96 km

Vega Fresneu

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Vega Freneu Saliencia Somiedo

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12.0 km

Laguna de Almagrera

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Also known as the Mina lagoon, this small lagoon is formed between the Cueva lake and the Cerveriz lake.

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21.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

6.95 km

1.01 km

399 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

2.92 km

2.19 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

21°C

11°C

17 %

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Comments

June 23, 2025,von den Saliencia-Seen nach Valle del Lago 🇪🇸🏞️

We start at a pass on the border to Castile and Leon, pass by the crystal-clear mountain lakes, cross a plateau with many friendly cows, and descend into the neighboring Valle del Lago. Arriving in the village of the same name, we've reached our destination for today and finally enjoy a well-deserved cold drink.

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