Pierzu Route

Collada Llomena - Pierzu Peak 5

Access is via the AS-261 in the direction of San Xuan/San Juan de Beleño, and then join the PO-2 in the direction of Viegu until you reach La Collada Llomena, where the route begins.

Take the wide track to the left of the road in the direction of Puente Vidosa, to the vicinity of the Excueño quarry. Here we take a path that goes off to the right, which skirts the quarry, beginning a winding ascent that leads us to the ridge line on the Llano Canto pass. On arrival we can see Lake Aranga on the left and in the background, with the peak of La Mota de Cetin towering above us. Continue along the path without going down to the field, to reach Majada de Cerboes, where you will see three huts surrounded by ash trees.

At this point we have two options for continuing: the first leaves the huts to the left, heading to the right to cross the line of summits, and thus take a path that starts on the southern slope and leads us to a steep ascent towards a pass that we can see in the background, which has a hawthorn tree. When we reach the line of summits we turn left, walking towards the other slope, where we find a path in a grassy area with a multitude of stones. The second option consists of taking a path that leaves next to the highest hut, from where we take a path that climbs steeply up the rocky slope and arrives at the foot of Pico Pierzu, the point where we join the first alternative.

When you reach the sheepfold, head towards the ridge on the right, which leaves the huts on the left, and continue along the path towards the pass. When you reach the pass, where you can see a solitary yew tree above you, turn left and head towards the other slope in search of the first alternative.

From here we do not head for the summit. Once on the summit, the view is one of the most impressive in the Asturias Mountains.

To the north below us a large area of pastures and, in the background, Arriondas/Les Arriondes and Cangues d' Onís/Cangas de Onís, as well as the Sueve and Cuera mountain ranges close to the sea. To the east, the Cornión massif towers above the leafy beech forests below Peña Salón. To the south, the deep cliffs of Ponga and Arcenoriu, sheltering the Peloño forest, and Peña Ten towering over it. And to the west the Ponga mountain range with the Maciedome and Tiatordos, as well as the Canto del Oso.

We return along the same route.